VCE HHD Question Thread!

[n__n]

Hey guys,
If a question asks me to explain a program for a NHPA such as diabetes mellitus, and I decide to use LiveLighter, do I have to give an explanation of how the program specifically addresses the NHPA? For example, LiveLighter can be used for many NHPA's, so would I be able to provide the exact same response as if I were asked to explain a program for cardiovascular health?

Adding on to what Joseph has already said, the study design key skill you're being tested on is how a program addresses the NHPA, so it would be too simplistic and general to just replicate the exact same response for a diabetes and cardiovascular health question. You have to personalize it to each condition so that you explain how an action may reduce the disease's risk.

Also, just a tip; LiveLighter might seem like the go-to program because it covers more than one NHPA, but from experience, it's way easier to remember and answer with the more obvious programs, like the Heart Foundation tick for cardiovascular health. My personal preference though, I just found that it was too much of a hassle to link to obesity then cardiovascular health, for example, instead of just directly answering it for the NHPA the question was asking for. And it's always good to have a backup program on top of LiveLighter, in the case of the SAC/exam going: "LiveLighter is a program designed to help reduce CVD risk. Describe how another program works to reduce CVD risk."

Hope that helps. 

[patriciarose]

Hey guys,
If a question asks me to explain a program for a NHPA such as diabetes mellitus, and I decide to use LiveLighter, do I have to give an explanation of how the program specifically addresses the NHPA? For example, LiveLighter can be used for many NHPA's, so would I be able to provide the exact same response as if I were asked to explain a program for cardiovascular health?

if it's asking for a program addressing diabetes mellitus, you absolutely have to link to diabetes because otherwise you don't answer the question haha. it is literally asking for specifics, so i don't think your response would be absolutely identical to a cardiovascular health response (although it'd be very similar because honestly, you can just say something like 'obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus, and the program live lighter helps to reduce the risk of becoming obese by' etcetera etcetera.) if you link diabetes/cvd to obesity at the start and then probably at the end of your response, then the response would be basically identical for both NHPAs.

[abbeyrose]

What are the health promotion programs that you could use for the NHPA Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions? I had Osteoporosis Australia but my teacher told me it wasn't right so now I am a bit unsure

[n__n]

What are the health promotion programs that you could use for the NHPA Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions? I had Osteoporosis Australia but my teacher told me it wasn't right so now I am a bit unsure

Yeah, cause Osteoporosis Australia is an organisation rather than program. Most people use Bone Health for Life since it's from the textbook, but another good one is How Dense Are You?

[abbeyrose]

Yeah, cause Osteoporosis Australia is an organisation rather than program. Most people use Bone Health for Life since it's from the textbook, but another good one is How Dense Are You?

Thank you!

[Joseph41]

What are the health promotion programs that you could use for the NHPA Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions? I had Osteoporosis Australia but my teacher told me it wasn't right so now I am a bit unsure

I used the Waves Warm Water Wellness Program.

[Maya24]

Yeah, cause Osteoporosis Australia is an organisation rather than program. Most people use Bone Health for Life since it's from the textbook, but another good one is How Dense Are You?

I used the time to move program

[Maya24]

If i'm not rank number 1 and in a weak cohort, does that mean i cannot get a 50. Lets just say that i am rank 2 or 3, does that ruin my chance of getting a better score?

[plsbegentle]

If i'm not rank number 1 and in a weak cohort, does that mean i cannot get a 50. Lets just say that i am rank 2 or 3, does that ruin my chance of getting a better score?

It's not impossible, but it's very hard. Because you are relying on rank 1 or 2 to do extremely well and on top of that you must do good on the exam. In my opinion, especially in a weak cohort, you want to be rank 1 to have any chance in 50. With that said though, the chances of 40+ is very feasible, if you ace or do decently well, you're in for a good score.

[Maya24]

It's not impossible, but it's very hard. Because you are relying on rank 1 or 2 to do extremely well and on top of that you must do good on the exam. In my opinion, especially in a weak cohort, you want to be rank 1 to have any chance in 50. With that said though, the chances of 40+ is very feasible, if you ace or do decently well, you're in for a good score.

Thank you it's just that its difficult being rank 1 as a couple of marks separate it all

[katie_13]

In desperate need of hhd help!!
What are the differences between the guidelines and the Australian Guide to healthy eating? xx

[Joseph41]

In desperate need of hhd help!!
What are the differences between the guidelines and the Australian Guide to healthy eating? xx

Hey, Katie! Welcome to ATAR Notes!

So the Dietary Guidelines and the AGHE are both aspects of health promotion, and the AGHE was based on the Guidelines, but you're right - they do have some differences.

I think the biggest one is that the AGHE is more of a visual representation - it has the "plate" diagram, which reflects which food types should be consumed to which degree. The Dietary Guidelines doesn't really have this - instead, it just lists the five different recommendations (plus sub-recommendations).

[gisele]

In desperate need of hhd help!!
What are the differences between the guidelines and the Australian Guide to healthy eating? xx

Hi Katie!

The AGHE is a visual representation of ADG guidelines 2 & 3  (keep this in mind - this was a previous exam question), but does not really show guidelines 1, 4 or 5. The size of the "wedges" in the AGHE are the reflection of the approx. proportion of each food group that should be consumed on a daily basis. The ADG doesn't really say anything about the amount of each food group you should be consuming.

Another really key thing - the ADG is designed to be used primarily by the professional sector, educators, health industry sector (not so much the general public). On the other hand, the AGHE (as it's much much easier to understand) was designed to be used by the general public/consumers as a food selection tool.

Hope that helps

[Joseph41]

^Great response, gisele. I guess you didn't 50 HHD for nothing hahaha.

[lauren3748]

I was just wondering if anyone could tell me some advantages and disadvantages of the Dietary Guidelines?
Thanks!