Which of the following client behaviors are examples of active strateg

Which of the following client behaviors are examples of active strategies of health promotion? (Select all that apply.)

1. Losing 10 pounds
2. Walking 1 mile each evening
3. Drinking vitamin D fortified milk
4. Driving a car equipped with airbags
5. Having regular blood pressure checks
6. Having a company-required hearing exam

ANSWER

ANS: 1, 2, 5
With active strategies of health promotion, individuals are motivated to adopt specific health programs. The individual plays an active role in performing tasks or adapting behaviors that im-pact their health in a positive manner.
With passive strategies of health promotion, individuals gain from the activities of others without acting themselves. The fluoridation of municipal drinking water and the fortification of homoge-nized milk with vitamin D are examples of passive health promotion strategies as are driving a