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functional knowledge  

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  • If knowledge is defined as a body of facts learned by studying, and functional means capable of being put to use, then functional knowledge is usable, applicable, or handy facts and information. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curriculum, functional knowledge, also referred to as functional health knowledge, is defined as accurate, reliable, and credible information for usable purposes. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Functional Knowledge]

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