Question 1

Validity refers to the repeatability or precision of an instrument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nutrition screening can occur in both the clinical and community environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

Describe five methods for obtaining data about a target population.

Accepted Answer

Five methods used for obtaining data inc

Question 5

The _____ method is considered the "gold standard" of diet assessment methods.

Accepted Answer

A)  diet record 
B)  food frequency 
C)  twenty-four-hour recall 
D)  diet history 
A)  diet record 
B)  food frequency 
C)  twenty-four-hour recall 
D)  diet history

Question 6

What are three issues to consider when selecting a method to assess dietary intake?

Accepted Answer

•Program objectives (the degree of accur

Question 7

Questions regarding family interaction around food and food acquisition are important to ask during a nutrition assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A systematic study of a cross-section of individuals who represent the target population is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  sample. 
B)  survey. 
C)  subset. 
D)  case. 
A)  sample. 
B)  survey. 
C)  subset. 
D)  case.

Question 9

As illustrated by the social-ecological framework,food intake is influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  governmental policies and programs. 
B)  our attitudes and cognitions. 
C)  our cultural norms and values. 
D)  All of these influence our food intake. 
A)  governmental policies and programs. 
B)  our attitudes and cognitions. 
C)  our cultural norms and values. 
D)  All of these influence our food intake.

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 this population experienced a significant reduction in serum albumin?

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

Differentiate between sensitivity and specificity,using an example to illustrate the differences.

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity is the proportion of subject

Question 12

The proportion of subjects without the disease or condition who have a negative test is referred to as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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 this population experienced a significant weight loss over time?

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 14

As illustrated by the social-ecological framework,our belief systems,heritage,religion,and lifestyle are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental settings. 
B)  individual factors. 
C)  sectors of influence. 
D)  social and cultural norms and values. 
A)  environmental settings. 
B)  individual factors. 
C)  sectors of influence. 
D)  social and cultural norms and values.

Question 15

The social-ecological framework emphasizes connections between people and their environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following can affect nutrient utilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol use 
B)  Genetic factors 
C)  Gender and race 
D)  All of these 
A)  Alcohol use 
B)  Genetic factors 
C)  Gender and race 
D)  All of these

Question 17

A group of individuals whose beliefs,biological characteristics,or other features represent a larger population is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  subset. 
B)  case. 
C)  sample. 
D)  survey. 
A)  subset. 
B)  case. 
C)  sample. 
D)  survey.

Question 18

A low literacy level is not a predictor of poor health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the greatest predictor of health status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Literacy level 
B)  Poverty 
C)  Race or ethnicity 
D)  Single parent households 
A)  Literacy level 
B)  Poverty 
C)  Race or ethnicity 
D)  Single parent households

Question 20

Which of the following issues should be considered when selecting a dietary intake determination method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age, literacy level, and language skill 
B)  Cost of analysis, training of interviewers, and intake forms 
C)  Sample size needed and type of intake data needed 
D)  All of these should be considered. 
A)  Age, literacy level, and language skill 
B)  Cost of analysis, training of interviewers, and intake forms 
C)  Sample size needed and type of intake data needed 
D)  All of these should be considered.

Validity refers to the repeatability or precision of an instrument.

Nutrition screening can occur in both the clinical and community environments.

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?

Describe five methods for obtaining data about a target population.

The _____ method is considered the "gold standard" of diet assessment methods.

What are three issues to consider when selecting a method to assess dietary intake?

Questions regarding family interaction around food and food acquisition are important to ask during a nutrition assessment.

A systematic study of a cross-section of individuals who represent the target population is called a

As illustrated by the social-ecological framework,food intake is influenced by

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 this population experienced a significant reduction in serum albumin?

Differentiate between sensitivity and specificity,using an example to illustrate the differences.

The proportion of subjects without the disease or condition who have a negative test is referred to as

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 this population experienced a significant weight loss over time?

As illustrated by the social-ecological framework,our belief systems,heritage,religion,and lifestyle are all examples of

The social-ecological framework emphasizes connections between people and their environment.

Which of the following can affect nutrient utilization?

A group of individuals whose beliefs,biological characteristics,or other features represent a larger population is called a

A low literacy level is not a predictor of poor health.

Which of the following is the greatest predictor of health status?

Which of the following issues should be considered when selecting a dietary intake determination method?

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

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 3: Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Validity refers to the repeatability or precision of an instrument.

Nutrition screening can occur in both the clinical and community environments.

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?

Describe five methods for obtaining data about a target population.

The _____ method is considered the "gold standard" of diet assessment methods.

What are three issues to consider when selecting a method to assess dietary intake?

Questions regarding family interaction around food and food acquisition are important to ask during a nutrition assessment.

A systematic study of a cross-section of individuals who represent the target population is called a

As illustrated by the social-ecological framework,food intake is influenced by

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 this population experienced a significant reduction in serum albumin?

Differentiate between sensitivity and specificity,using an example to illustrate the differences.

The proportion of subjects without the disease or condition who have a negative test is referred to as

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 this population experienced a significant weight loss over time?

As illustrated by the social-ecological framework,our belief systems,heritage,religion,and lifestyle are all examples of

The social-ecological framework emphasizes connections between people and their environment.

Which of the following can affect nutrient utilization?

A group of individuals whose beliefs,biological characteristics,or other features represent a larger population is called a

A low literacy level is not a predictor of poor health.

Which of the following is the greatest predictor of health status?

Which of the following issues should be considered when selecting a dietary intake determination method?

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

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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