Question 1

The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​developing a data collection plan 
B) ​setting the parameters of the assessment 
C)  ​setting priorities 
D)  ​choosing a plan of action 
A) ​developing a data collection plan 
B) ​setting the parameters of the assessment 
C)  ​setting priorities 
D)  ​choosing a plan of action

Question 2

The priority-setting process begins with ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a review of the report summary 
B) ​data collection 
C)  ​objective writing 
D)  ​hypothesis formation 
A) ​a review of the report summary 
B) ​data collection 
C)  ​objective writing 
D)  ​hypothesis formation

Question 3

The term health outcome refers to the effect of an intervention on the health and well-being of an individual or population.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Assessment objectives are broad statements outlining expected accomplishments.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A cultural assessment usually occurs at the end of data collection to identify culturally-specific food practices and health beliefs within the target population's culture.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term ____ refers to the proportion of individuals in the sample without the disease or condition who have a negative test for it.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​sensitivity 
B) ​reliability 
C)  ​validity 
D)  ​specificity 
A) ​sensitivity 
B) ​reliability 
C)  ​validity 
D)  ​specificity

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.​
-​Does this population have nutrition-related disorders like arthritis?

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(n) ____ instrument accurately measures an individual's usual or customary dietary intake over a period of time.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​reliable 
B) ​dependable 
C)  ​acute 
D)  ​valid 
A) ​reliable 
B) ​dependable 
C)  ​acute 
D)  ​valid

Question 9

If a needs assessment has been undertaken, it is not necessary for the community nutritionist to seek input from community members prior to developing a program.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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.​
-​Has the population experienced a change in skinfold measurement?

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 11

​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.
-​Provides clarification on issues, but requires interview training

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 12

Health screenings are designed to reverse, retard, or halt the progress of a disease by detecting it as soon as possible.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A strength of the 24-hour recall dietary assessment is that it is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​is useful for screening subjects 
B) ​is quick and easy to administer 
C)  ​not dependent on memory 
D)  ​not affected by seasonal variations of food 
A) ​is useful for screening subjects 
B) ​is quick and easy to administer 
C)  ​not dependent on memory 
D)  ​not affected by seasonal variations of food

Question 14

The systematic study of a cross-section of individuals who represent the target population is a ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​survey 
B) ​health risk appraisal 
C)  ​screening 
D)  ​focus group 
A) ​survey 
B) ​health risk appraisal 
C)  ​screening 
D)  ​focus group

Question 15

Nutrition status is defined as the condition of a population's or individual's health as affected by the intake and utilization of nutrients and nonnutrients.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How is a community needs assessment similar to a nutritional assessment of a patient in a hospital?​

Accepted Answer

In a community needs assessmen

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.
-​Self-administered, requires only 15-30 minutes, analyzed at a reasonable cost

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

​____ are statements of outcomes and activities needed to reach a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Objectives 
B) ​Intentions 
C)  ​Aims 
D)  ​Purposes 
A) ​Objectives 
B) ​Intentions 
C)  ​Aims 
D)  ​Purposes

Question 19

A target population is always a relatively small group of individuals with common needs.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is ____.

The priority-setting process begins with ____.

The term health outcome refers to the effect of an intervention on the health and well-being of an individual or population.

Assessment objectives are broad statements outlining expected accomplishments.

A cultural assessment usually occurs at the end of data collection to identify culturally-specific food practices and health beliefs within the target population's culture.

The term ____ refers to the proportion of individuals in the sample without the disease or condition who have a negative test for it.

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. -Does this population have nutrition-related disorders like arthritis?

A(n) ____ instrument accurately measures an individual's usual or customary dietary intake over a period of time.

If a needs assessment has been undertaken, it is not necessary for the community nutritionist to seek input from community members prior to developing a program.

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. -Has the population experienced a change in skinfold measurement?

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. -Provides clarification on issues, but requires interview training

Health screenings are designed to reverse, retard, or halt the progress of a disease by detecting it as soon as possible.

A strength of the 24-hour recall dietary assessment is that it is ____.

The systematic study of a cross-section of individuals who represent the target population is a ____.

Nutrition status is defined as the condition of a population's or individual's health as affected by the intake and utilization of nutrients and nonnutrients.

How is a community needs assessment similar to a nutritional assessment of a patient in a hospital?

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. -Self-administered, requires only 15-30 minutes, analyzed at a reasonable cost

____ are statements of outcomes and activities needed to reach a goal.

A target population is always a relatively small group of individuals with common needs.

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

The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is ____.​

The priority-setting process begins with ____.​

The term health outcome refers to the effect of an intervention on the health and well-being of an individual or population.​

Assessment objectives are broad statements outlining expected accomplishments.​

A cultural assessment usually occurs at the end of data collection to identify culturally-specific food practices and health beliefs within the target population's culture.​

The term ____ refers to the proportion of individuals in the sample without the disease or condition who have a negative test for it.​

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.​ -​Does this population have nutrition-related disorders like arthritis?

A(n) ____ instrument accurately measures an individual's usual or customary dietary intake over a period of time.​

If a needs assessment has been undertaken, it is not necessary for the community nutritionist to seek input from community members prior to developing a program.​

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.​ -​Has the population experienced a change in skinfold measurement?

​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. -​Provides clarification on issues, but requires interview training

Health screenings are designed to reverse, retard, or halt the progress of a disease by detecting it as soon as possible.​

A strength of the 24-hour recall dietary assessment is that it is ____.​

The systematic study of a cross-section of individuals who represent the target population is a ____.​

Nutrition status is defined as the condition of a population's or individual's health as affected by the intake and utilization of nutrients and nonnutrients.​

How is a community needs assessment similar to a nutritional assessment of a patient in a hospital?​

​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. -​Self-administered, requires only 15-30 minutes, analyzed at a reasonable cost

​____ are statements of outcomes and activities needed to reach a goal.

A target population is always a relatively small group of individuals with common needs.​

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 first step in conducting a community needs assessment is ____.

The priority-setting process begins with ____.

The term health outcome refers to the effect of an intervention on the health and well-being of an individual or population.

Assessment objectives are broad statements outlining expected accomplishments.

A cultural assessment usually occurs at the end of data collection to identify culturally-specific food practices and health beliefs within the target population's culture.

The term ____ refers to the proportion of individuals in the sample without the disease or condition who have a negative test for it.

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. -Does this population have nutrition-related disorders like arthritis?

A(n) ____ instrument accurately measures an individual's usual or customary dietary intake over a period of time.

If a needs assessment has been undertaken, it is not necessary for the community nutritionist to seek input from community members prior to developing a program.

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. -Has the population experienced a change in skinfold measurement?

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. -Provides clarification on issues, but requires interview training

Health screenings are designed to reverse, retard, or halt the progress of a disease by detecting it as soon as possible.

A strength of the 24-hour recall dietary assessment is that it is ____.

The systematic study of a cross-section of individuals who represent the target population is a ____.

Nutrition status is defined as the condition of a population's or individual's health as affected by the intake and utilization of nutrients and nonnutrients.

How is a community needs assessment similar to a nutritional assessment of a patient in a hospital?

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. -Self-administered, requires only 15-30 minutes, analyzed at a reasonable cost

____ are statements of outcomes and activities needed to reach a goal.

A target population is always a relatively small group of individuals with common needs.