Question 1

It is essential for a competent nutrition professional to:

Accepted Answer

Assembling and assessing various kinds of evidence is important for a nutrition professional to make informed decisions and recommendations for clients. B is not a good choice as the nutrition science is constantly evolving and new research may change previous beliefs. C is not a good choice as non-nutritional ideas such as psychology and social factors can also have an impact on nutrition. D is not a good choice as teamwork and collaboration should be encouraged, with the nutrition professional contributing their expertise alongside others. E is not a good choice as nutrition is a holistic field and both food and health systems must be considered together.

Question 2

A biomedical approach to health does NOT:

Accepted Answer

A biomedical approach to health focuses mainly on the physical aspects and finding medical solutions to diagnoses. It does not provide a holistic view of care that considers social and environmental aspects. It may also not focus on individual responsibility as much as other approaches.

Question 3

Define and justify the elements of econutrition.

Accepted Answer

this response would include:
$\bullet$a definition of econutrition:
o ecological dimension
o as an evolving science.
$\bullet$a description of each dimension of econutrition:
o biological
o social
o economic
o environmental
Justification should include how all these elements impact on individual and planetary health (pp.5-8).

Question 4

Describe why an ecosystems approach to health is increasingly necessary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe why an ecosystems approach to health...

Quiz 1: An Econutrition Approach to Nutrition

It is essential for a competent nutrition professional to:

A biomedical approach to health does NOT:

Define and justify the elements of econutrition.

Describe why an ecosystems approach to health is increasingly necessary.