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Which department of the Department of Health and Human Services could assist with health promotion program development?

  1. Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)

  2. Healthy People 2020

  3. NHANES

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The correct answer is: Healthy People 2020

Healthy People 2020 is a comprehensive initiative that outlines specific health promotion and disease prevention objectives for the United States. It provides a framework for health promotion program development by setting measurable goals and objectives aimed at improving the overall health of the population. The initiative emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various sectors, including public health, education, and community organizations, to achieve these goals. Healthy People 2020 helps professionals, including dietetic technicians, identify priorities in health promotion, develop targeted interventions, and assess progress over time. The framework encourages a data-driven approach to addressing health disparities and improving community health outcomes, making it a vital resource for program development in health promotion. In contrast, the other options each serve different roles—Dietary Reference Intake provides nutrient recommendations, NHANES is focused on health and nutrition assessment data, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans offers dietary recommendations but does not specifically address program development in the same way Healthy People 2020 does.