Question

A federal mandate to states to develop a system for implementing parenting classes for families of children in kindergarten that teach about proper nutrition and diets for children is an example of using an ecological model to change behavior by addressing societal factors.

True or False

Answer 1

This is true.

This is because The Social Ecological Model (SEM) is a theory-based framework for understanding the effects of personal and environmental factors that determine behaviours, and for identifying effective strategies for promotion of health within organizations. There are five hierarchical levels of the SEM: Individual, interpersonal, community, organizational, and policy/enabling environment. The given statement about a federal legislation is an example of policy intervention in the Social Ecological Model.