Question 1

Food portion sizes have remained steady over the past 50 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Consumption of high-fat meats,cheeses and fats is encouraged, while consumption of carbohydrates is severely limited
Rigid eating plan that separates foods into “macronutrient blocks”
Diet consists of proprietary,single-serving entrees and snacks supplemented with dairy and vegetables
Encourages a first course of broth-based soup or low-calorie salad for each meal
Underlying premise is the production of “benign dietary ketoacidosis”
Very-low-fat diet with little meat, oils, nuts,butter,sweets or alcohol
Uses weekly meetings and weigh-ins for motivation and behavioral support for diet and exercise changes
Aims to maximize the amount of food per calorie
Based on “mindfully” following the Mediterranean Diet
High-protein,low-carbohydrate diet which incorporates lower-fat protein sources,whole grains,vegetables and fruits

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Dr. Ornish Eat More,Weigh Less and Volumetrics is...

Question 3

The Food,Drug,and Cosmetic Act exempts _____ from having to disclose nutrition information to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A)  candy confectioners 
B)  restaurants 
C)  commercial bakeries 
D)  vending machine snacks 
A)  candy confectioners 
B)  restaurants 
C)  commercial bakeries 
D)  vending machine snacks B

Question 4

Define overweight and obesity for children.

Accepted Answer

For children,obesity is defined as a BMI

Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data are self-reported. 
B)  Data are limited to junior high and high school students. 
C)  Data provide prevalence of obesity by high school. 
D)  a and b 
A)  Data are self-reported. 
B)  Data are limited to junior high and high school students. 
C)  Data provide prevalence of obesity by high school. 
D)  a and b

Question 6

Based on the research using data from the USDA's CSFII,compare and contrast the energy density of foods served in fast-food and table-service restaurants to that of foods served at home.

Accepted Answer

Researchers found that fast-food and tab

Question 7

Define overweight and obesity for adults.

Accepted Answer

The terms obesity and overweight both re

Question 8

The _____ oversees claims of health effects and labeling of food.

Accepted Answer

A)  Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 
B)  Food and Drug Administration 
C)  Federal Trade Commission 
D)  United States Department of Agriculture 
A)  Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 
B)  Food and Drug Administration 
C)  Federal Trade Commission 
D)  United States Department of Agriculture

Question 9

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. As a registered dietitian, you have been asked to serve on your past high school's School Wellness Policy Committee.
-Outline a brief plan of action to improve this identified weaker area.

Accepted Answer

To improve the identified weaker area, t

Question 10

Discuss public health intervention strategies for the treatment of obesity and overweight among adults.

Accepted Answer

In public health applications,interventi

Question 11

List and discuss four of the environmental risk factors for obesity and overweight.

Accepted Answer

There are several environmental risk fac

Question 12

The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A family component is thought to be of importance in obesity prevention interventions targeting young children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Potential problems with taxes on less nutritious foods include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  they may not appreciably alter food consumption patterns. 
B)  they might disproportionately affect low-income people, who spend a greater percentage of total income on foods. 
C)  they target manufacturers of food instead of consumers. 
D)  public opinion on the issue is divided. 
A)  they may not appreciably alter food consumption patterns. 
B)  they might disproportionately affect low-income people, who spend a greater percentage of total income on foods. 
C)  they target manufacturers of food instead of consumers. 
D)  public opinion on the issue is divided.

Question 15

National data suggest that calorie consumption has increased by _____ calories daily since 1985.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  400 
A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  400

Question 16

The use of the BMI calculation is limited in

Accepted Answer

A)  those who are underweight. 
B)  those who live in developing countries. 
C)  children. 
D)  the older population. 
A)  those who are underweight. 
B)  those who live in developing countries. 
C)  children. 
D)  the older population.

Question 17

Differentiate between the two major surveys used to obtain data on overweight and obesity.

Accepted Answer

The National Health and Nutrition Examin

Question 18

Which of the following environmental factors has not been linked to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased portion sizes 
B)  Poverty 
C)  Urban sprawl 
D)  Availability of interactive video games, such as the Wii or X-box 
A)  Increased portion sizes 
B)  Poverty 
C)  Urban sprawl 
D)  Availability of interactive video games, such as the Wii or X-box

Question 19

Between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010,in U.S.adults,the prevalence of

Accepted Answer

A)  both overweight and obesity increased. 
B)  obesity increased while the prevalence of overweight remained stable. 
C)  obesity increased while the prevalence of overweight decreased. 
D)  obesity remained stable while the prevalence of overweight increased. 
A)  both overweight and obesity increased. 
B)  obesity increased while the prevalence of overweight remained stable. 
C)  obesity increased while the prevalence of overweight decreased. 
D)  obesity remained stable while the prevalence of overweight increased.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: Ensures that all users of the transportation system can travel safely and conveniently on streets and highways
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to promote healthy,active lifestyles by students and require annual educational agency report cards to include information on school health and physical education programs
Supports the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month to raise public awareness and mobilize the country to address childhood obesity
Aims to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the nation’s health care system toward prevention,wellness,and health promotion
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish minimum times students should spend in physical education activities
Maintains Safe Routes to School as a standalone transportation program
Amends section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require local educational agencies participating in the school lunch or breakfast program to include in their school wellness policies the requirement that each student receive 50 hours of nutrition education each school year

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Safe Routes to School Program Reauthorization Act is...

Food portion sizes have remained steady over the past 50 years.

The Food,Drug,and Cosmetic Act exempts _____ from having to disclose nutrition information to consumers.

Define overweight and obesity for children.

Which of the following is characteristic of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System?

Based on the research using data from the USDA's CSFII,compare and contrast the energy density of foods served in fast-food and table-service restaurants to that of foods served at home.

Define overweight and obesity for adults.

The _____ oversees claims of health effects and labeling of food.

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. As a registered dietitian, you have been asked to serve on your past high school's School Wellness Policy Committee. -Outline a brief plan of action to improve this identified weaker area.

Discuss public health intervention strategies for the treatment of obesity and overweight among adults.

List and discuss four of the environmental risk factors for obesity and overweight.

The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion a year.

A family component is thought to be of importance in obesity prevention interventions targeting young children.

Potential problems with taxes on less nutritious foods include all of the following except

National data suggest that calorie consumption has increased by _____ calories daily since 1985.

The use of the BMI calculation is limited in

Differentiate between the two major surveys used to obtain data on overweight and obesity.

Which of the following environmental factors has not been linked to obesity?

Between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010,in U.S.adults,the prevalence of

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Exam 8: Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Food portion sizes have remained steady over the past 50 years.

The Food,Drug,and Cosmetic Act exempts _____ from having to disclose nutrition information to consumers.

Define overweight and obesity for children.

Which of the following is characteristic of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System?

Based on the research using data from the USDA's CSFII,compare and contrast the energy density of foods served in fast-food and table-service restaurants to that of foods served at home.

Define overweight and obesity for adults.

The _____ oversees claims of health effects and labeling of food.

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. As a registered dietitian, you have been asked to serve on your past high school's School Wellness Policy Committee. -Outline a brief plan of action to improve this identified weaker area.

Discuss public health intervention strategies for the treatment of obesity and overweight among adults.

List and discuss four of the environmental risk factors for obesity and overweight.

The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion a year.

A family component is thought to be of importance in obesity prevention interventions targeting young children.

Potential problems with taxes on less nutritious foods include all of the following except

National data suggest that calorie consumption has increased by _____ calories daily since 1985.

The use of the BMI calculation is limited in

Differentiate between the two major surveys used to obtain data on overweight and obesity.

Which of the following environmental factors has not been linked to obesity?

Between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010,in U.S.adults,the prevalence of

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

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

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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