Question 1

Only low-income individuals benefit from community nutrition programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As society becomes more ethnically diverse,more knowledge of health beliefs,cultural foods,and values is needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Registered dietitians must earn a master's degree to practice within the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding social and economic trends is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forty percent of the U.S. population have a chronic disease or condition. 
B)  The fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population is adolescents. 
C)  Workplace, lifestyle, and social values vary by generation. 
D)  The entry of women into the workplace has shifted the format and delivery of nutrition programming. 
A)  Forty percent of the U.S. population have a chronic disease or condition. 
B)  The fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population is adolescents. 
C)  Workplace, lifestyle, and social values vary by generation. 
D)  The entry of women into the workplace has shifted the format and delivery of nutrition programming.

Question 5

Describe the personality characteristics and personal competencies of the entrepreneur/ intrapreneur.

Accepted Answer

Entrepreneurs and intraprenuers are achi

Question 6

Community nutrition is a discipline that strives to prevent disease while improving the health,nutrition,and well-being of individuals within communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The minimum educational requirements for a community nutritionist include:

Accepted Answer

A)  a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university. 
B)  registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a registered dietitian. 
C)  graduate-level training in nutrition. 
D)  an associate's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college. 
A)  a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university. 
B)  registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a registered dietitian. 
C)  graduate-level training in nutrition. 
D)  an associate's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college.

Question 8

The Healthy People 2020 objectives are written for the general American public and are not divided by ethnicity or age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the leading cause of death among Canadian women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast cancer 
B)  Cardiovascular disease 
C)  Lung cancer 
D)  Stroke 
A)  Breast cancer 
B)  Cardiovascular disease 
C)  Lung cancer 
D)  Stroke

Question 10

Essential qualities of individuals who practice entrepreneurship include

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity. 
B)  a desire for wealth. 
C)  innovation. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  creativity. 
B)  a desire for wealth. 
C)  innovation. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: One who undertakes the risk of a business or enterprise.
Instruments used by community nutritionists to seek behavior changes that improve nutritional status and health.
A health promotion activity aimed at changing the behavior of a target audience.
A risk taker whose job is located within a corporation, company, or other organization.
Factors associated with an increased probability of acquiring a disease.
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
A course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem.
Focuses on protecting and promoting people’s health through the actions of society.
A group of people who are located in a particular space, have shared values, and interact within a social system.
An approach to collecting data on a population’s health and nutritional status in which data collection occurs regularly and repeatedly.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of health and policy and intrapreneur and risk is...

Question 12

Which of the following is accurate regarding the overarching goals of Healthy People 2020?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are designed to benefit people with diseases that can be prevented or cured, but not those who already have evident health problems. 
B)  They target health determinants that can be influenced by institutional practices, such as disparities in health care. 
C)  They approach health promotion primarily at the individual level. 
D)  Because of their emphasis on prevention rather than treatment, they focus exclusively on women, children, and youth. 
A)  They are designed to benefit people with diseases that can be prevented or cured, but not those who already have evident health problems. 
B)  They target health determinants that can be influenced by institutional practices, such as disparities in health care. 
C)  They approach health promotion primarily at the individual level. 
D)  Because of their emphasis on prevention rather than treatment, they focus exclusively on women, children, and youth.

Question 13

Reaching at-risk populations is a major consideration in planning and executing health and nutrition education programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Public health nutrition refers to those community-based programs that are conducted by a government agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List three different communities in which a community nutritionist may work.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but they wil

Question 16

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Mary is a newly graduated registered and licensed dietitian who will begin her career as a WIC nutritionist in a small, rural Midwest community. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for a case load of 300 clients within her county. Answer the questions below based on this brief scenario.
-What policies might Mary need to become familiar with as she starts her new job?

Accepted Answer

The policies of WIC;her county

Question 17

Describe how you might demonstrate to schools that regularly scheduled periods set aside for physical education during the school day can boost academic achievement by students.

Accepted Answer

A presentation of the results of researc

Question 18

Licensure of dietitians is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  control malpractice. 
B)  ensure minimum standards of practice. 
C)  protect the public. 
D)  all of these 
A)  control malpractice. 
B)  ensure minimum standards of practice. 
C)  protect the public. 
D)  all of these

Question 19

As of 2011,_____ states,the District of Columbia,and Puerto Rico have enacted some form of licensure law for dietitians.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  35 
C)  41 
D)  44 
A)  24 
B)  35 
C)  41 
D)  44

Question 20

Define "health" and explain why understanding the causes of disease and ill health does not necessarily lead to an understanding of the causes of good health.

Accepted Answer

Health can be viewed as the absence of d

Only low-income individuals benefit from community nutrition programming.

As society becomes more ethnically diverse,more knowledge of health beliefs,cultural foods,and values is needed.

Registered dietitians must earn a master's degree to practice within the community.

Which of the following statements regarding social and economic trends is false?

Describe the personality characteristics and personal competencies of the entrepreneur/ intrapreneur.

Community nutrition is a discipline that strives to prevent disease while improving the health,nutrition,and well-being of individuals within communities.

The minimum educational requirements for a community nutritionist include:

The Healthy People 2020 objectives are written for the general American public and are not divided by ethnicity or age group.

Which of the following is the leading cause of death among Canadian women?

Essential qualities of individuals who practice entrepreneurship include

Which of the following is accurate regarding the overarching goals of Healthy People 2020?

Reaching at-risk populations is a major consideration in planning and executing health and nutrition education programs.

Public health nutrition refers to those community-based programs that are conducted by a government agency.

List three different communities in which a community nutritionist may work.

Describe how you might demonstrate to schools that regularly scheduled periods set aside for physical education during the school day can boost academic achievement by students.

Licensure of dietitians is designed to

As of 2011,_____ states,the District of Columbia,and Puerto Rico have enacted some form of licensure law for dietitians.

Define "health" and explain why understanding the causes of disease and ill health does not necessarily lead to an understanding of the causes of good health.

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s 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

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

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 1: Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Only low-income individuals benefit from community nutrition programming.

As society becomes more ethnically diverse,more knowledge of health beliefs,cultural foods,and values is needed.

Registered dietitians must earn a master's degree to practice within the community.

Which of the following statements regarding social and economic trends is false?

Describe the personality characteristics and personal competencies of the entrepreneur/ intrapreneur.

Community nutrition is a discipline that strives to prevent disease while improving the health,nutrition,and well-being of individuals within communities.

The minimum educational requirements for a community nutritionist include:

The Healthy People 2020 objectives are written for the general American public and are not divided by ethnicity or age group.

Which of the following is the leading cause of death among Canadian women?

Essential qualities of individuals who practice entrepreneurship include

Which of the following is accurate regarding the overarching goals of Healthy People 2020?

Reaching at-risk populations is a major consideration in planning and executing health and nutrition education programs.

Public health nutrition refers to those community-based programs that are conducted by a government agency.

List three different communities in which a community nutritionist may work.

Describe how you might demonstrate to schools that regularly scheduled periods set aside for physical education during the school day can boost academic achievement by students.

Licensure of dietitians is designed to

As of 2011,_____ states,the District of Columbia,and Puerto Rico have enacted some form of licensure law for dietitians.

Define "health" and explain why understanding the causes of disease and ill health does not necessarily lead to an understanding of the causes of good health.

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s 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

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters