Question 1

What has become the recommended method for screening and monitoring the body size of a population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ideal body weight 
B)  Body mass index 
C)  Circumference measures 
A)  Ideal body weight 
B)  Body mass index 
C)  Circumference measures B

Question 2

Some risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be modified. List three modifiable risk factors for CVD.

Accepted Answer

1. Hypertension. 
2. Obesity. 
3. Cigarette smoking
4. Hypercholesterolemia. 
5. Diabetes.

Question 3

Alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, and flavonoids are all antioxidants that have been shown to be active in the prevention of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

BMI is determined by weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2). For adults, a BMI of ___________ or more is classified as obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  25 
C)  30 
D)  35 
A)  20 
B)  25 
C)  30 
D)  35

Question 5

A chronic condition is a disease that can be cured over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, and flavonoids are all antioxidants that have not been shown to be active in the prevention of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Data showed that from the Healthy People Goals 2003 to 2004, 4 percent of adults 20 years of age or older ate _____________ vegetables, and 22 percent consumed fried potatoes.

Accepted Answer

A)  dark green and orange 
B)  some sort of 
C)  only starch 
D)  red and light green 
A)  dark green and orange 
B)  some sort of 
C)  only starch 
D)  red and light green

Question 8

Extrinsic factors include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diet 
B)  Hormonal milieu 
C)  Specific illness 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Diet 
B)  Hormonal milieu 
C)  Specific illness 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 9

Community nutritionists encouraging clients to practice the reduction of the incidence of cancer may recommend that they eat foods that are low in antioxidants and drink green tea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity may be associated with food costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An obesogenic environment is broader than the physical environment, and includes costs, laws, policies, social attitudes, cultural attitudes, and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Damian recently learned that men should consume tomatoes and tomato sauce because it may reduce the incidence of prostate cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Basal metabolic rate is affected by which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 
B)  Genetics 
C)  Temperature 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Age 
B)  Genetics 
C)  Temperature 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 14

Community nutrition students learned that although BMI is the most commonly used criterion for obesity, there are limitations to this method. The measure may be incorrect for individuals with large muscle mass (e.g., body builders, weight lifters) or those with low muscle mass (e.g., the elderly).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Estrogen replacement therapy combined with psychological support is a therapy used to maintain skeletal health in patients with anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Overweight and obese individuals are not at increased risk for many health conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors are determinants of normal bone mass; diet and exercise are examples of extrinsic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Studies have found no correlation between weight-bearing exercise having a positive effect on bone size and mineralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vitamin E is an important complement to calcium because it facilitates absorption of calcium from the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Libby is 50 years old and may be at risk of bone loss. There are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that are determinants of normal bone mass. Which of the following are intrinsic factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics 
B)  Family history 
C)  Ethnicity 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  Genetics 
B)  Family history 
C)  Ethnicity 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  None of these is correct.

What has become the recommended method for screening and monitoring the body size of a population?

Some risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be modified. List three modifiable risk factors for CVD.

Alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, and flavonoids are all antioxidants that have been shown to be active in the prevention of cancer.

BMI is determined by weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m²). For adults, a BMI of ___________ or more is classified as obese.

A chronic condition is a disease that can be cured over a period of time.

Alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, and flavonoids are all antioxidants that have not been shown to be active in the prevention of cancer.

Data showed that from the Healthy People Goals 2003 to 2004, 4 percent of adults 20 years of age or older ate _____________ vegetables, and 22 percent consumed fried potatoes.

Extrinsic factors include which of the following?

Community nutritionists encouraging clients to practice the reduction of the incidence of cancer may recommend that they eat foods that are low in antioxidants and drink green tea.

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity may be associated with food costs.

An obesogenic environment is broader than the physical environment, and includes costs, laws, policies, social attitudes, cultural attitudes, and values.

Damian recently learned that men should consume tomatoes and tomato sauce because it may reduce the incidence of prostate cancer.

Basal metabolic rate is affected by which of the following factors?

Community nutrition students learned that although BMI is the most commonly used criterion for obesity, there are limitations to this method. The measure may be incorrect for individuals with large muscle mass (e.g., body builders, weight lifters) or those with low muscle mass (e.g., the elderly).

Estrogen replacement therapy combined with psychological support is a therapy used to maintain skeletal health in patients with anorexia nervosa.

Overweight and obese individuals are not at increased risk for many health conditions.

Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors are determinants of normal bone mass; diet and exercise are examples of extrinsic factors.

Studies have found no correlation between weight-bearing exercise having a positive effect on bone size and mineralization.

Vitamin E is an important complement to calcium because it facilitates absorption of calcium from the diet.

Libby is 50 years old and may be at risk of bone loss. There are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that are determinants of normal bone mass. Which of the following are intrinsic factors?

Community Nutrition and Public Health

Nutrition Screening and Assessment

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

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 10: Adulthood: Special Health Issues

What has become the recommended method for screening and monitoring the body size of a population?

Some risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be modified. List three modifiable risk factors for CVD.

Alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, and flavonoids are all antioxidants that have been shown to be active in the prevention of cancer.

BMI is determined by weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2). For adults, a BMI of ___________ or more is classified as obese.

A chronic condition is a disease that can be cured over a period of time.

Alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, and flavonoids are all antioxidants that have not been shown to be active in the prevention of cancer.

Data showed that from the Healthy People Goals 2003 to 2004, 4 percent of adults 20 years of age or older ate _____________ vegetables, and 22 percent consumed fried potatoes.

Extrinsic factors include which of the following?

Community nutritionists encouraging clients to practice the reduction of the incidence of cancer may recommend that they eat foods that are low in antioxidants and drink green tea.

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity may be associated with food costs.

An obesogenic environment is broader than the physical environment, and includes costs, laws, policies, social attitudes, cultural attitudes, and values.

Damian recently learned that men should consume tomatoes and tomato sauce because it may reduce the incidence of prostate cancer.

Basal metabolic rate is affected by which of the following factors?

Community nutrition students learned that although BMI is the most commonly used criterion for obesity, there are limitations to this method. The measure may be incorrect for individuals with large muscle mass (e.g., body builders, weight lifters) or those with low muscle mass (e.g., the elderly).

Estrogen replacement therapy combined with psychological support is a therapy used to maintain skeletal health in patients with anorexia nervosa.

Overweight and obese individuals are not at increased risk for many health conditions.

Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors are determinants of normal bone mass; diet and exercise are examples of extrinsic factors.

Studies have found no correlation between weight-bearing exercise having a positive effect on bone size and mineralization.

Vitamin E is an important complement to calcium because it facilitates absorption of calcium from the diet.

Libby is 50 years old and may be at risk of bone loss. There are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that are determinants of normal bone mass. Which of the following are intrinsic factors?

Community Nutrition and Public Health

Nutrition Screening and Assessment

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

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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BMI is determined by weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m²). For adults, a BMI of ___________ or more is classified as obese.