Question 1

The National Center for Health Statistics percentiles for physical growth charts are standard for evaluating the physical growth of males and females from:

Accepted Answer

A)  birth-20 years. 
B)  2-20 years. 
C)  2-18 years. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  birth-20 years. 
B)  2-20 years. 
C)  2-18 years. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  None of these is correct. A

Question 2

The National Center for Health Statistics conducted the Ten State Survey, which is an ongoing nutritional surveillance program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What are the ABCDs of nutrition assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthropometrics, Biomedical tests, Clinical tests, and Diet history 
B)  Anthropometrics, Biochemical tests, Clinical tests, and Diet history 
C)  Anthropometrics, Biochemical tests, Clinical observations, Dietary intake 
D)  Assessment, Biochemical tests, Clinical observations, Dietary intake 
A)  Anthropometrics, Biomedical tests, Clinical tests, and Diet history 
B)  Anthropometrics, Biochemical tests, Clinical tests, and Diet history 
C)  Anthropometrics, Biochemical tests, Clinical observations, Dietary intake 
D)  Assessment, Biochemical tests, Clinical observations, Dietary intake C

Question 4

A community nutritionist needs to collect data on food intake from clients. She could use the following to obtain an estimate of typical food intakes except:

Accepted Answer

A)  food diary. 
B)  food frequency questionnaire. 
C)  24-hour recall. 
D)  usual intake record. 
A)  food diary. 
B)  food frequency questionnaire. 
C)  24-hour recall. 
D)  usual intake record.

Question 5

Between 1968 and 1970, the National Center for Health Statistics conducted the Ten State Survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Community and public health nutritionists must abide by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) ethical code, regardless of where they practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There have been concerns about the eating patterns of the U.S. population since the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Doris, an outpatient dietitian, counsels a young mother 6 months after she left the hospital. If Doris wants to evaluate the infant's physical growth, she may use which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  24-hour recall 
B)  NCHS growth chart 
C)  Usual intake record 
A)  24-hour recall 
B)  NCHS growth chart 
C)  Usual intake record

Question 9

A nutritionist conducting physical examinations of individuals should evaluate hair, fingernails, skin color, lips, and eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The third NHANES survey was conducted between 1988 and 1994, using nationwide samples of about 40,000 noninstitutionalized persons, ages 2 months and older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Maria is a dietitian at the local community health clinic and one of her responsibilities is to conduct nutrition assessments of the clients. Which one of the following is not considered a technique used in conducting a nutrition assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthropometric measures 
B)  Biochemical tests 
C)  Dietary intakes 
D)  Key informant 
A)  Anthropometric measures 
B)  Biochemical tests 
C)  Dietary intakes 
D)  Key informant

Question 12

Nikki has been trying to lose weight recently since she found out that her BMI is 34.4. The BMI is an index calculated by a ratio of height to weight that is used as a measure of obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The purpose of a broad community nutrition assessment is not to reveal the important nutrition-related needs in the community together with finding opportunities for interception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Annual reports that present detailed data including nationality, mortality, marriage, and divorce are called census reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The relationship between eating behaviors and chronic diseases is significant and impacts individuals and communities greatly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Larry is a dietitian at the local community health clinic, and one of his responsibilities is to conduct nutrition assessments of the clients. Which one of the following is not considered a technique used in conducting a nutrition assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthropometric measures 
B)  Biochemical analysis 
C)  Note taking 
D)  Physical examination 
A)  Anthropometric measures 
B)  Biochemical analysis 
C)  Note taking 
D)  Physical examination

Question 17

Nutrition assessment is a constant and evolving process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Kelly has been trying to lose weight recently since she found out that her BMI is 32.4. Measurements such as this, also known as anthropometric measurements, are concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A)  biochemical indices. 
B)  bodily measurements. 
C)  clinical observations. 
D)  dietary intake. 
A)  biochemical indices. 
B)  bodily measurements. 
C)  clinical observations. 
D)  dietary intake.

Question 19

One of the disadvantages of 24-hour dietary recall is that clients may underreport their intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The MyPlate food guide is a tool that Heather, a dietitian, likes to use with her clients. How is MyPlate helpful for nutrition professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helps market fruits and vegetables 
B)  Allows the dietitian to categorize foods into different groups to determine the number
Of servings or amounts the respondents ate 
C)  Encourages school-age children to increase their carbohydrate intake 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Helps market fruits and vegetables 
B)  Allows the dietitian to categorize foods into different groups to determine the number
Of servings or amounts the respondents ate 
C)  Encourages school-age children to increase their carbohydrate intake 
D)  All of these are correct.

The National Center for Health Statistics percentiles for physical growth charts are standard for evaluating the physical growth of males and females from:

The National Center for Health Statistics conducted the Ten State Survey, which is an ongoing nutritional surveillance program.

What are the ABCDs of nutrition assessment?

A community nutritionist needs to collect data on food intake from clients. She could use the following to obtain an estimate of typical food intakes except:

Between 1968 and 1970, the National Center for Health Statistics conducted the Ten State Survey.

Community and public health nutritionists must abide by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) ethical code, regardless of where they practice.

There have been concerns about the eating patterns of the U.S. population since the 1980s.

Doris, an outpatient dietitian, counsels a young mother 6 months after she left the hospital. If Doris wants to evaluate the infant's physical growth, she may use which of the following?

A nutritionist conducting physical examinations of individuals should evaluate hair, fingernails, skin color, lips, and eyes.

The third NHANES survey was conducted between 1988 and 1994, using nationwide samples of about 40,000 noninstitutionalized persons, ages 2 months and older.

Maria is a dietitian at the local community health clinic and one of her responsibilities is to conduct nutrition assessments of the clients. Which one of the following is not considered a technique used in conducting a nutrition assessment?

Nikki has been trying to lose weight recently since she found out that her BMI is 34.4. The BMI is an index calculated by a ratio of height to weight that is used as a measure of obesity.

The purpose of a broad community nutrition assessment is not to reveal the important nutrition-related needs in the community together with finding opportunities for interception.

Annual reports that present detailed data including nationality, mortality, marriage, and divorce are called census reports.

The relationship between eating behaviors and chronic diseases is significant and impacts individuals and communities greatly.

Larry is a dietitian at the local community health clinic, and one of his responsibilities is to conduct nutrition assessments of the clients. Which one of the following is not considered a technique used in conducting a nutrition assessment?

Nutrition assessment is a constant and evolving process.

Kelly has been trying to lose weight recently since she found out that her BMI is 32.4. Measurements such as this, also known as anthropometric measurements, are concerned with:

One of the disadvantages of 24-hour dietary recall is that clients may underreport their intake.

The MyPlate food guide is a tool that Heather, a dietitian, likes to use with her clients. How is MyPlate helpful for nutrition professionals?

Community Nutrition and Public Health

Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Methods

Us Nutrition Monitoring and Food Assistance Programs

Cultural Influences and Public Health Nutrition

Public Policy and Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition: an International Perspective

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence

Adulthood: Special Health Issues

Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in Older Persons

Principles of Planning Effective Community Nutrition Programs

Theories and Models for Health Promotion and Changing Nutrition Behavior

Acquiring Grantsmanship Skills

Ethics and Nutrition Practice

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition Programs and the Role of Food Industry in Food Choice

Private and Government Healthcare Systems

Nutrition and Health: Assessment, Ethics, Marketing, and Disease Prevention

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Exam 2: Nutrition Screening and Assessment

The National Center for Health Statistics percentiles for physical growth charts are standard for evaluating the physical growth of males and females from:

The National Center for Health Statistics conducted the Ten State Survey, which is an ongoing nutritional surveillance program.

What are the ABCDs of nutrition assessment?

A community nutritionist needs to collect data on food intake from clients. She could use the following to obtain an estimate of typical food intakes except:

Between 1968 and 1970, the National Center for Health Statistics conducted the Ten State Survey.

Community and public health nutritionists must abide by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) ethical code, regardless of where they practice.

There have been concerns about the eating patterns of the U.S. population since the 1980s.

Doris, an outpatient dietitian, counsels a young mother 6 months after she left the hospital. If Doris wants to evaluate the infant's physical growth, she may use which of the following?

A nutritionist conducting physical examinations of individuals should evaluate hair, fingernails, skin color, lips, and eyes.

The third NHANES survey was conducted between 1988 and 1994, using nationwide samples of about 40,000 noninstitutionalized persons, ages 2 months and older.

Maria is a dietitian at the local community health clinic and one of her responsibilities is to conduct nutrition assessments of the clients. Which one of the following is not considered a technique used in conducting a nutrition assessment?

Nikki has been trying to lose weight recently since she found out that her BMI is 34.4. The BMI is an index calculated by a ratio of height to weight that is used as a measure of obesity.

The purpose of a broad community nutrition assessment is not to reveal the important nutrition-related needs in the community together with finding opportunities for interception.

Annual reports that present detailed data including nationality, mortality, marriage, and divorce are called census reports.

The relationship between eating behaviors and chronic diseases is significant and impacts individuals and communities greatly.

Larry is a dietitian at the local community health clinic, and one of his responsibilities is to conduct nutrition assessments of the clients. Which one of the following is not considered a technique used in conducting a nutrition assessment?

Nutrition assessment is a constant and evolving process.

Kelly has been trying to lose weight recently since she found out that her BMI is 32.4. Measurements such as this, also known as anthropometric measurements, are concerned with:

One of the disadvantages of 24-hour dietary recall is that clients may underreport their intake.

The MyPlate food guide is a tool that Heather, a dietitian, likes to use with her clients. How is MyPlate helpful for nutrition professionals?

Community Nutrition and Public Health

Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Methods

Us Nutrition Monitoring and Food Assistance Programs

Cultural Influences and Public Health Nutrition

Public Policy and Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition: an International Perspective

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence

Adulthood: Special Health Issues

Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in Older Persons

Principles of Planning Effective Community Nutrition Programs

Theories and Models for Health Promotion and Changing Nutrition Behavior

Acquiring Grantsmanship Skills

Ethics and Nutrition Practice

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition Programs and the Role of Food Industry in Food Choice

Private and Government Healthcare Systems

Nutrition and Health: Assessment, Ethics, Marketing, and Disease Prevention

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