Question 1

Which of the following surveys uses clinical,anthropometric,biochemical,and dietary data to assess the nutrition status of Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Epidemiological Survey 
B)  Ten-State Nutrition Survey 
C)  National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 
D)  Nationwide Food Consumption Surveys 
A)  American Epidemiological Survey 
B)  Ten-State Nutrition Survey 
C)  National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 
D)  Nationwide Food Consumption Surveys C

Question 2

The Food and Nutrition Board is responsible for evaluating emerging knowledge of nutrient requirements and (with Health Canada)establishing the DRIs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The nation's first comprehensive nutrition survey was the

Accepted Answer

A)  Ten-State Nutrition Survey. 
B)  CSFII. 
C)  NHANES I. 
D)  Total Diet Study. 
A)  Ten-State Nutrition Survey. 
B)  CSFII. 
C)  NHANES I. 
D)  Total Diet Study. A

Question 4

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have been asked to provide a 30-minute, informative presentation to your local high school health class regarding the dietary guidance system.
-Develop an outline of what information you would present.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but could in

Question 5

A community nutritionist will need to break down the policy into applicable food choices for the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The current food guidance system is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the Basic Four Food Groups. 
B)  the Food Guide Pyramid. 
C)  MyPyramid. 
D)  MyPlate. 
A)  the Basic Four Food Groups. 
B)  the Food Guide Pyramid. 
C)  MyPyramid. 
D)  MyPlate.

Question 7

A systematic method of data collection to prevent the spread of disease in the U.S.has only been in place for the past 50 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following statements regarding food disappearance data are accurate except:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are determined by the USDA's Food Supply Series surveys. 
B)  they exclude amounts of food which are exported. 
C)  they represent food that is available for human consumption. 
D)  they have been available annually since 1939. 
A)  they are determined by the USDA's Food Supply Series surveys. 
B)  they exclude amounts of food which are exported. 
C)  they represent food that is available for human consumption. 
D)  they have been available annually since 1939.

Question 9

Which of the following Dietary Reference Intake values represents the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement for the nutrient in half of the people of a specific age and gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate Intake 
B)  Estimated Average Requirement 
C)  Recommended Dietary Allowance 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level 
A)  Adequate Intake 
B)  Estimated Average Requirement 
C)  Recommended Dietary Allowance 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level

Question 10

What is the Healthy Eating Index?

Accepted Answer

The Health Eating Index was developed by

Question 11

Briefly discuss the relationship of nutrition research and nutrition monitoring to U.S.national nutrition policy.

Accepted Answer

The data collected from the nutrition re

Question 12

Define public health surveillance and its purpose.

Accepted Answer

Public health surveillance is the ongoin

Question 13

Food group plans promoted in the first half of the 20ᵗʰ century focused on limiting of key nutrients,such as fat and sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the goals and purpose of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program (NNMRRP).

Accepted Answer

The NNMRRP takes a multidisciplinary app

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of putting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat more fish weekly. 
B)  Eat fewer whole grains daily. 
C)  Eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals. 
D)  Eat more low-fat dairy products. 
A)  Eat more fish weekly. 
B)  Eat fewer whole grains daily. 
C)  Eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals. 
D)  Eat more low-fat dairy products.

Question 16

Describe appropriate uses of current dietary guidance systems.

Accepted Answer

There are many appropriate uses,with a s

Question 17

The _____ has the responsibility for processing the dietary data derived from the food recalls within the What We Eat in America survey.

Accepted Answer

A)  National Center for Health Statistics 
B)  Agricultural Research Service 
C)  National Institutes of Health 
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
A)  National Center for Health Statistics 
B)  Agricultural Research Service 
C)  National Institutes of Health 
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 18

How would you rate the effectiveness of the dietary guidance information disseminated by the U.S.government to the population?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been ineffective, and has resulted in poorer dietary habits among consumers by failing to address the need to limit dietary fat and sodium 
B)  It has been so effective that it has prevented trends such as eating away from home or increased portion sizes from affecting consumers' nutritional status 
C)  There is still much room for improvement, because a considerable gap remains between current nutrition recommendations and consumers' practices 
A)  It has been ineffective, and has resulted in poorer dietary habits among consumers by failing to address the need to limit dietary fat and sodium 
B)  It has been so effective that it has prevented trends such as eating away from home or increased portion sizes from affecting consumers' nutritional status 
C)  There is still much room for improvement, because a considerable gap remains between current nutrition recommendations and consumers' practices

Question 19

In 2000,the NHANES and CSFII merged into a single,more cost-effective survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following nutrients has/have been classified as current public health issues as demonstrated by several nutrition surveys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Iron 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Iron 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Which of the following surveys uses clinical,anthropometric,biochemical,and dietary data to assess the nutrition status of Americans?

The Food and Nutrition Board is responsible for evaluating emerging knowledge of nutrient requirements and (with Health Canada)establishing the DRIs.

The nation's first comprehensive nutrition survey was the

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have been asked to provide a 30-minute, informative presentation to your local high school health class regarding the dietary guidance system. -Develop an outline of what information you would present.

A community nutritionist will need to break down the policy into applicable food choices for the public.

The current food guidance system is called

A systematic method of data collection to prevent the spread of disease in the U.S.has only been in place for the past 50 years.

All of the following statements regarding food disappearance data are accurate except:

Which of the following Dietary Reference Intake values represents the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement for the nutrient in half of the people of a specific age and gender?

What is the Healthy Eating Index?

Briefly discuss the relationship of nutrition research and nutrition monitoring to U.S.national nutrition policy.

Define public health surveillance and its purpose.

Food group plans promoted in the first half of the 20ᵗʰ century focused on limiting of key nutrients,such as fat and sodium.

Explain the goals and purpose of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program (NNMRRP).

Which of the following is not an example of putting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into action?

Describe appropriate uses of current dietary guidance systems.

The _____ has the responsibility for processing the dietary data derived from the food recalls within the What We Eat in America survey.

How would you rate the effectiveness of the dietary guidance information disseminated by the U.S.government to the population?

In 2000,the NHANES and CSFII merged into a single,more cost-effective survey.

Which of the following nutrients has/have been classified as current public health issues as demonstrated by several nutrition surveys?

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

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 7: A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Which of the following surveys uses clinical,anthropometric,biochemical,and dietary data to assess the nutrition status of Americans?

The Food and Nutrition Board is responsible for evaluating emerging knowledge of nutrient requirements and (with Health Canada)establishing the DRIs.

The nation's first comprehensive nutrition survey was the

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have been asked to provide a 30-minute, informative presentation to your local high school health class regarding the dietary guidance system. -Develop an outline of what information you would present.

A community nutritionist will need to break down the policy into applicable food choices for the public.

The current food guidance system is called

A systematic method of data collection to prevent the spread of disease in the U.S.has only been in place for the past 50 years.

All of the following statements regarding food disappearance data are accurate except:

Which of the following Dietary Reference Intake values represents the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement for the nutrient in half of the people of a specific age and gender?

What is the Healthy Eating Index?

Briefly discuss the relationship of nutrition research and nutrition monitoring to U.S.national nutrition policy.

Define public health surveillance and its purpose.

Food group plans promoted in the first half of the 20ᵗʰ century focused on limiting of key nutrients,such as fat and sodium.

Explain the goals and purpose of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program (NNMRRP).

Which of the following is not an example of putting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into action?

Describe appropriate uses of current dietary guidance systems.

The _____ has the responsibility for processing the dietary data derived from the food recalls within the What We Eat in America survey.

How would you rate the effectiveness of the dietary guidance information disseminated by the U.S.government to the population?

In 2000,the NHANES and CSFII merged into a single,more cost-effective survey.

Which of the following nutrients has/have been classified as current public health issues as demonstrated by several nutrition surveys?

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

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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