Question 1

Important considerations for survey development include the reading level of the target population, survey length, and delivery method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The term society refers to the integrated pattern of human knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that are learned and transmitted to succeeding generations.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If the survey method were to be used, what might affect the survey's validity?

Accepted Answer

The validity of a survey refers to how a

Question 4

Health risk appraisals are often used by worksites, universities, and other institutions as a health education or screening tool.
​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Collecting data is the last step in conducting a community needs assessment.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once.
-​Literacy not required, but may not be representative of usual diet due to over/under reporting

Accepted Answer

A) ​client assessment questionnaire 
B) ​diet history interview 
C) ​food diary 
D) ​food frequency questionnaire 
E) ​twenty-four-hour recall 
A) ​client assessment questionnaire 
B) ​diet history interview 
C) ​food diary 
D) ​food frequency questionnaire 
E) ​twenty-four-hour recall

Question 7

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once.​
-​How many members of the population use the services provided by dietitians?

Accepted Answer

A) ​anthropometric 
B) ​laboratory 
C) ​clinical 
D) ​dietary 
E) ​community conditions 
A) ​anthropometric 
B) ​laboratory 
C) ​clinical 
D) ​dietary 
E) ​community conditions

Question 8

A decreased level of a nutrient in body fluids is best identified using ____ analysis.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​dietary 
B) ​biochemical 
C)  ​behavioral 
D)  ​clinical 
A) ​dietary 
B) ​biochemical 
C)  ​behavioral 
D)  ​clinical

Question 9

Economic data include ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​labor force characteristics 
B) ​unemployment statistics 
C)  ​government-funded assistance programs 
D)  ​household size and composition 
A) ​labor force characteristics 
B) ​unemployment statistics 
C)  ​government-funded assistance programs 
D)  ​household size and composition

Question 10

Demographic data include factors such as sex, age, race/ethnicity, education level, marital status, employment and socioeconomic and household characteristics.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​Which quality is characteristic of an effective survey?

Accepted Answer

A) ​The response scales contain many options. 
B) ​The survey can cover multiple target populations. 
C)  ​The survey is comprehensive but brief. 
D)  ​The questions imply value judgements. 
A) ​The response scales contain many options. 
B) ​The survey can cover multiple target populations. 
C)  ​The survey is comprehensive but brief. 
D)  ​The questions imply value judgements.

Question 12

Community data for needs assessments are primarily qualitative in nature, focusing on opinions and insights from community members.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which set of parameters is considered to be part of background conditions?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​cultural characteristics 
B) ​environmental characteristics 
C)  ​lifestyle factors 
D)  ​working conditions 
A) ​cultural characteristics 
B) ​environmental characteristics 
C)  ​lifestyle factors 
D)  ​working conditions

Question 14

​The ____ of a needs assessment set the direction for the assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) ​objectives 
B) ​scope 
C)  ​parameters 
D)  ​limitations 
A) ​objectives 
B) ​scope 
C)  ​parameters 
D)  ​limitations

Question 15

If a focus group were to be utilized, what questions might be asked?​

Accepted Answer

A variety of questions could be asked. T

Question 16

Vital statistics are qualitative data.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

​Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once.
-​Does not depend on memory, but requires literacy

Accepted Answer

A) ​client assessment questionnaire 
B) ​diet history interview 
C) ​food diary 
D) ​food frequency questionnaire 
E) ​twenty-four-hour recall 
A) ​client assessment questionnaire 
B) ​diet history interview 
C) ​food diary 
D) ​food frequency questionnaire 
E) ​twenty-four-hour recall

Question 18

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once.​
-​What kinds of medications does this population take?

Accepted Answer

A) ​anthropometric 
B) ​laboratory 
C) ​clinical 
D) ​dietary 
E) ​community conditions 
A) ​anthropometric 
B) ​laboratory 
C) ​clinical 
D) ​dietary 
E) ​community conditions

Question 19

Define and describe focus groups, including their uses and how they are planned and conducted.​

Accepted Answer

Focus groups usually consist of 5 to 12

Question 20

​Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once.
-​Furnishes an overall picture of the diet, but requires ability to judge portion sizes

Accepted Answer

A) ​client assessment questionnaire 
B) ​diet history interview 
C) ​food diary 
D) ​food frequency questionnaire 
E) ​twenty-four-hour recall 
A) ​client assessment questionnaire 
B) ​diet history interview 
C) ​food diary 
D) ​food frequency questionnaire 
E) ​twenty-four-hour recall

Important considerations for survey development include the reading level of the target population, survey length, and delivery method.

The term society refers to the integrated pattern of human knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that are learned and transmitted to succeeding generations.

If the survey method were to be used, what might affect the survey's validity?

Health risk appraisals are often used by worksites, universities, and other institutions as a health education or screening tool.

Collecting data is the last step in conducting a community needs assessment.

Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -Literacy not required, but may not be representative of usual diet due to over/under reporting

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -How many members of the population use the services provided by dietitians?

A decreased level of a nutrient in body fluids is best identified using ____ analysis.

Economic data include ____.

Demographic data include factors such as sex, age, race/ethnicity, education level, marital status, employment and socioeconomic and household characteristics.

Which quality is characteristic of an effective survey?

Community data for needs assessments are primarily qualitative in nature, focusing on opinions and insights from community members.

Which set of parameters is considered to be part of background conditions?

The ____ of a needs assessment set the direction for the assessment.

If a focus group were to be utilized, what questions might be asked?

Vital statistics are qualitative data.

Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -Does not depend on memory, but requires literacy

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -What kinds of medications does this population take?

Define and describe focus groups, including their uses and how they are planned and conducted.

Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -Furnishes an overall picture of the diet, but requires ability to judge portion sizes

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

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

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Exam 4: Community Needs Assessment

Important considerations for survey development include the reading level of the target population, survey length, and delivery method.

The term society refers to the integrated pattern of human knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that are learned and transmitted to succeeding generations.​

If the survey method were to be used, what might affect the survey's validity?

Health risk appraisals are often used by worksites, universities, and other institutions as a health education or screening tool. ​

Collecting data is the last step in conducting a community needs assessment.​

​Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -​Literacy not required, but may not be representative of usual diet due to over/under reporting

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once.​ -​How many members of the population use the services provided by dietitians?

A decreased level of a nutrient in body fluids is best identified using ____ analysis.​

Economic data include ____.​

Demographic data include factors such as sex, age, race/ethnicity, education level, marital status, employment and socioeconomic and household characteristics.​

​Which quality is characteristic of an effective survey?

Community data for needs assessments are primarily qualitative in nature, focusing on opinions and insights from community members.​

Which set of parameters is considered to be part of background conditions?​

​The ____ of a needs assessment set the direction for the assessment.

If a focus group were to be utilized, what questions might be asked?​

Vital statistics are qualitative data.​

​Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -​Does not depend on memory, but requires literacy

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once.​ -​What kinds of medications does this population take?

Define and describe focus groups, including their uses and how they are planned and conducted.​

​Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -​Furnishes an overall picture of the diet, but requires ability to judge portion sizes

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

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

The term society refers to the integrated pattern of human knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that are learned and transmitted to succeeding generations.

Health risk appraisals are often used by worksites, universities, and other institutions as a health education or screening tool.

Collecting data is the last step in conducting a community needs assessment.

Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -Literacy not required, but may not be representative of usual diet due to over/under reporting

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -How many members of the population use the services provided by dietitians?

A decreased level of a nutrient in body fluids is best identified using ____ analysis.

Economic data include ____.

Demographic data include factors such as sex, age, race/ethnicity, education level, marital status, employment and socioeconomic and household characteristics.

Which quality is characteristic of an effective survey?

Community data for needs assessments are primarily qualitative in nature, focusing on opinions and insights from community members.

Which set of parameters is considered to be part of background conditions?

The ____ of a needs assessment set the direction for the assessment.

If a focus group were to be utilized, what questions might be asked?

Vital statistics are qualitative data.

Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -Does not depend on memory, but requires literacy

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -What kinds of medications does this population take?

Define and describe focus groups, including their uses and how they are planned and conducted.

Match the description on the left with the most appropriate dietary assessment tool on the right. The same letter may be used more than once. -Furnishes an overall picture of the diet, but requires ability to judge portion sizes