Question

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Topic: Using the ecological model of health behavior

Using choosemyplate and determine the dietary guidelines and exercise recommendations for individuals. Then use the ecological model of health behavior to design a community program to help people follow the recommendations of myplate.

Answer 1

ECOLOGICAL MODEL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR

According to this model multiple levels of factors such as psychological, social and organizational levels influence health behavior along with community based factors for a comprehensive framework to explain health behavior. Also it takes the combination of individual level as well as policy level interventions to bring about sustained change in health behavior.

CHOOSE MY PLATE

• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Focus on whole fruits. Vary your veggie.
• Make half your grains whole grains
• Move to low- fat or fat - free milk or yogurt.
• Vary your protein routine.

The person has to follow the normal physical activities along with simple exercise regimen.

it is very important to tackle the health problems that are due to poor dietary control. People besides having adequate knowledge are reluctant to change their behavior. here comes the importance of changing the behavior by making favorable changes to the factors that affect the behavior of a person in matters related to health.

COMMUNITY PROGRAM - FOLLOW MY PLATE FOR HEALTHY LIVING

the factors that primarily affect a individual behavior according to this theory is

1. psychological- the community program should be well arranged so that it has positive affect on the attitude of the people. the individuals will cooperate well with such a program.

2. social - identification of resources, people or health personnel who support the program , financial assistance all should be organized well for a successful program.

3. organizational levels - it includes cooperation of various health sectors

4. community based fcators