Question 1

The CDC uses the BRFSS data to trends in areas of varying geographical size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The NNMRRP includes more than 50 surveillance activities that monitor and evaluate the health and nutritional status of Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match a potential health program decision in the left column with its most likely policy tool in the right column. Options will only be used once.
a.​Dietary Guidelines for Americans
b.Labeling regulations
c.​Credentialing requirements
d.Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
-​Program should include a segment on reading food product information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match a potential health program decision in...

Question 4

The Food and Nutrition Board is responsible for evaluating emerging knowledge of nutrient requirements and (with Health Canada) establishing the DRIs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once.
-​A system that identifies specific individuals for nutrition or public health intervention, often at the community level

Accepted Answer

A) ​nutrition assessment 
B) ​nutrition monitoring 
C) ​nutrition screening 
D) ​nutrition surveillance 
A) ​nutrition assessment 
B) ​nutrition monitoring 
C) ​nutrition screening 
D) ​nutrition surveillance

Question 6

Match the use of NNMRRP data in the right column with an example of that use in the left column. Options will only be used once.
-​Assess progress toward achieving the objectives in Healthy People 2020.

Accepted Answer

A) ​assessment of dietary intake 
B) monitoring and surveillance 
C) ​regulatory 
D) ​food programs and guidance 
E) ​scientific research
F)​historical trends 
A) ​assessment of dietary intake 
B) monitoring and surveillance 
C) ​regulatory 
D) ​food programs and guidance 
E) ​scientific research
F)​historical trends

Question 7

Which survey uses clinical, anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data to assess the nutrition status of Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) ​American Epidemiological Survey 
B) ​Ten-State Nutrition Survey 
C)  National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 
D)  Nationwide Food Consumption Surveys 
A) ​American Epidemiological Survey 
B) ​Ten-State Nutrition Survey 
C)  National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 
D)  Nationwide Food Consumption Surveys

Question 8

In 2000, the decision was made to merge NHANES and CSFII into a single, more cost-effective survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which activity is designed to gather data about food available for consumption in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 
B) Diet and Health Knowledge Survey 
C)  Weight Loss Practices Survey 
D)  Food Supply Series surveys 
A) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 
B) Diet and Health Knowledge Survey 
C)  Weight Loss Practices Survey 
D)  Food Supply Series surveys

Question 10

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once.
-​Continuous assessment of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in trends or distributions so that corrective measures can be taken

Accepted Answer

A) ​nutrition assessment 
B) ​nutrition monitoring 
C) ​nutrition screening 
D) ​nutrition surveillance 
A) ​nutrition assessment 
B) ​nutrition monitoring 
C) ​nutrition screening 
D) ​nutrition surveillance

Question 11

The NHANES series ____.

Accepted Answer

A) uses a non representative sample of the civilian population 
B) uses a sample that has not had a good response rate 
C)  influenced the development of the CDC Growth Charts in 2000 
D)  is poorly designed and is in need of revision 
A) uses a non representative sample of the civilian population 
B) uses a sample that has not had a good response rate 
C)  influenced the development of the CDC Growth Charts in 2000 
D)  is poorly designed and is in need of revision

Question 12

The sample studied in the HHANES included ____.

Accepted Answer

A) all Mexican Americans living in the U.S. 
B) all Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans living in the U.S. 
C)  a sample of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans living in select areas of the U.S. 
D)  all Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. 
A) all Mexican Americans living in the U.S. 
B) all Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans living in the U.S. 
C)  a sample of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans living in select areas of the U.S. 
D)  all Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans living in the U.S.

Question 13

Food group plans promoted in the first half of the 20th century focused on limiting certain nutrients such as fat and sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​Match the use in the left column with its correct category in the right column. Options will only be used once.
-​Used to develop food labeling policies and establish food safety guidelines

Accepted Answer

A) ​assessment of dietary intake 
B) ​food programs and guidance 
C) ​​historical trends 
D) ​​monitoring and surveillance 
E) ​​regulatory
F)​​scientific research 
A) ​assessment of dietary intake 
B) ​food programs and guidance 
C) ​​historical trends 
D) ​​monitoring and surveillance 
E) ​​regulatory
F)​​scientific research

Question 15

Match the use of NNMRRP data in the right column with an example of that use in the left column. Options will only be used once.
-​Develop food labeling policies.

Accepted Answer

A) ​assessment of dietary intake 
B) monitoring and surveillance 
C) ​regulatory 
D) ​food programs and guidance 
E) ​scientific research
F)​historical trends 
A) ​assessment of dietary intake 
B) monitoring and surveillance 
C) ​regulatory 
D) ​food programs and guidance 
E) ​scientific research
F)​historical trends

Question 16

What are some specific examples you could provide on recommended serving sizes of different food categories? Provide at least three specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Sure, here are three specific examples o

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of putting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into action?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat more fatty meats weekly. 
B) Eat fewer whole grains daily. 
C)  Take a supplement to obtain vitamins and minerals. 
D)  Eat more low-fat dairy products. 
A) Eat more fatty meats weekly. 
B) Eat fewer whole grains daily. 
C)  Take a supplement to obtain vitamins and minerals. 
D)  Eat more low-fat dairy products.

Question 18

List the five key components of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program.

Accepted Answer

The five key components are: 1) food sup

Question 19

Define public health surveillance and discuss its purpose.

Accepted Answer

Public health surveillance is the ongoin

Question 20

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) acts as an adviser to the federal government on issues of medical care, research, and education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The CDC uses the BRFSS data to trends in areas of varying geographical size.

The NNMRRP includes more than 50 surveillance activities that monitor and evaluate the health and nutritional status of Americans.

The Food and Nutrition Board is responsible for evaluating emerging knowledge of nutrient requirements and (with Health Canada) establishing the DRIs.

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A system that identifies specific individuals for nutrition or public health intervention, often at the community level

Match the use of NNMRRP data in the right column with an example of that use in the left column. Options will only be used once. -Assess progress toward achieving the objectives in Healthy People 2020.

Which survey uses clinical, anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data to assess the nutrition status of Americans?

In 2000, the decision was made to merge NHANES and CSFII into a single, more cost-effective survey.

Which activity is designed to gather data about food available for consumption in the U.S.?

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Continuous assessment of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in trends or distributions so that corrective measures can be taken

The NHANES series ____.

The sample studied in the HHANES included ____.

Food group plans promoted in the first half of the 20^th century focused on limiting certain nutrients such as fat and sodium.

Match the use in the left column with its correct category in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Used to develop food labeling policies and establish food safety guidelines

Match the use of NNMRRP data in the right column with an example of that use in the left column. Options will only be used once. -Develop food labeling policies.

What are some specific examples you could provide on recommended serving sizes of different food categories? Provide at least three specific examples.

Which of the following is an example of putting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into action?

List the five key components of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program.

Define public health surveillance and discuss its purpose.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) acts as an adviser to the federal government on issues of medical care, research, and education.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Exam 7: A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

The CDC uses the BRFSS data to trends in areas of varying geographical size.

The NNMRRP includes more than 50 surveillance activities that monitor and evaluate the health and nutritional status of Americans.

The Food and Nutrition Board is responsible for evaluating emerging knowledge of nutrient requirements and (with Health Canada) establishing the DRIs.

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​A system that identifies specific individuals for nutrition or public health intervention, often at the community level

Match the use of NNMRRP data in the right column with an example of that use in the left column. Options will only be used once. -​Assess progress toward achieving the objectives in Healthy People 2020.

Which survey uses clinical, anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data to assess the nutrition status of Americans?

In 2000, the decision was made to merge NHANES and CSFII into a single, more cost-effective survey.

Which activity is designed to gather data about food available for consumption in the U.S.?

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​Continuous assessment of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in trends or distributions so that corrective measures can be taken

The NHANES series ____.

The sample studied in the HHANES included ____.

Food group plans promoted in the first half of the 20th century focused on limiting certain nutrients such as fat and sodium.

​Match the use in the left column with its correct category in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​Used to develop food labeling policies and establish food safety guidelines

Match the use of NNMRRP data in the right column with an example of that use in the left column. Options will only be used once. -​Develop food labeling policies.

What are some specific examples you could provide on recommended serving sizes of different food categories? Provide at least three specific examples.

Which of the following is an example of putting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into action?

List the five key components of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program.

Define public health surveillance and discuss its purpose.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) acts as an adviser to the federal government on issues of medical care, research, and education.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A system that identifies specific individuals for nutrition or public health intervention, often at the community level

Match the use of NNMRRP data in the right column with an example of that use in the left column. Options will only be used once. -Assess progress toward achieving the objectives in Healthy People 2020.

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Continuous assessment of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in trends or distributions so that corrective measures can be taken

Food group plans promoted in the first half of the 20^th century focused on limiting certain nutrients such as fat and sodium.

Match the use in the left column with its correct category in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Used to develop food labeling policies and establish food safety guidelines

Match the use of NNMRRP data in the right column with an example of that use in the left column. Options will only be used once. -Develop food labeling policies.