Which of the following is NOT one of the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter?

• A. Build Healthy Public Policy
• B. Create Supportive Environments
• C. Develop Personal Skills
• D. Promote Healthy Diets

Answer: (D)

The Ottawa Charter identifies five broad actions to promote health, guiding strategies rather than listing specific goals. Building healthy public policy involves creating laws and policies that support health; creating supportive environments means shaping physical and social surroundings to be healthier; strengthening community action centers on community participation and ownership; developing personal skills focuses on education and information that empower people to make healthier choices; reorienting health services shifts the focus from disease treatment to prevention and health promotion. Promoting healthy diets is a valuable health objective, but it’s not one of the five overarching action areas.