The social determinants of health are defined as:

The PRECEDE-PROCEED model would be a good choice for the group to use.

This model is a comprehensive structure for assessing health needs and designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and other public health programs.

It provides a framework for understanding the multifactorial nature of health and the multiple levels of intervention that may be needed to address complex health issues.

Choice A is incorrect because the Social Cognitive Theory focuses on the interaction between individuals and their environment, but does not provide a comprehensive framework for assessing community health needs.

Choice B is incorrect because the Diffusion of Innovation Theory focuses on how new ideas and technologies spread within a population, but does not provide a comprehensive framework for assessing community health needs.

Choice C is incorrect because the Health Belief Model focuses on individual beliefs and attitudes towards health behaviors, but does not provide a comprehensive framework for assessing community health needs.

One of the best methods of assuring that a health promotion program is culturally appropriate is to involve members of the community in the planning and implementation process.

This can help ensure that the program is tailored to the specific needs and cultural values of the community it serves.

Choice B. Partnering with a nonprofit organization is incorrect because while it may be helpful, it does not necessarily ensure cultural appropriateness.

Choice C. Using governmental agencies as partners is incorrect because while it may be helpful, it does not necessarily ensure cultural appropriateness.

Choice D. Including a physician or a nurse on the planning committee is incorrect because while it may be helpful, it does not necessarily ensure cultural appropriateness.