Question 1

Many of the policy initiatives related to obesity address

Accepted Answer

A)  overweight pregnant women. 
B)  middle-aged to older adults with hypertension. 
C)  children rather than adults. 
D)  Hispanics and African American families. 
A)  overweight pregnant women. 
B)  middle-aged to older adults with hypertension. 
C)  children rather than adults. 
D)  Hispanics and African American families.

Question 2

Overweight in adults is defined as a BMI

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 24. 
B)  between 25 and 29.9. 
C)  greater than 30. 
D)  Overweight in adults is not defined by using BMI. 
A)  less than 24. 
B)  between 25 and 29.9. 
C)  greater than 30. 
D)  Overweight in adults is not defined by using BMI.

Question 3

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.
-Of these areas of improvement,which one area would you prioritize as first and why?

Accepted Answer

The area of improvement that I would pri

Question 4

List 5 problems associated with obesity in children,and 5 for adults.

Accepted Answer

See Table

Question 5

There is an inverse relationship between the income level and obesity prevalence within a given neighborhood,state,or legislative district.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System?

Accepted Answer

The YRBSS provides s

Question 7

Public health interventions target lifestyle approaches,such as dietary changes and physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss the tax-related pricing policies that have been proposed to address obesity.

Accepted Answer

Tax incentives could be used to encourag

Question 9

Mexican-Americans have a higher prevalence rate for metabolic syndrome than whites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Increased consumption of _____ accounts for the greatest proportion of the overall increase in U.S.energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  fat 
D)  protein 
A)  alcohol 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  fat 
D)  protein

Question 11

Excessive body weight in children is associated with increased morbidity and mortality just as in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first step for the community nutritionist interested in addressing the obesity epidemic is to build awareness of all the following except the

Accepted Answer

A)  magnitude of the obesity problem. 
B)  association of obesity with chronic diseases. 
C)  ultimate financial costs of obesity to the taxpayer. 
D)  role the media plays in the portrayal of the overweight individual. 
A)  magnitude of the obesity problem. 
B)  association of obesity with chronic diseases. 
C)  ultimate financial costs of obesity to the taxpayer. 
D)  role the media plays in the portrayal of the overweight individual.

Question 13

Why is BMI used most frequently as a measure of obesity?

Accepted Answer

The use of the BMI c

Question 14

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 requires certain restaurants to list calorie content information for standard menu items on menu boards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Obesity in children is defined as having a BMI

Accepted Answer

A)  below the 50ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart. 
B)  between the 85ᵗʰ and 95ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart. 
C)  at or above the 95ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart. 
D)  BMI is not used to define obesity in children. 
A)  below the 50ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart. 
B)  between the 85ᵗʰ and 95ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart. 
C)  at or above the 95ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart. 
D)  BMI is not used to define obesity in children.

Question 16

Discuss the social ramifications of obesity and overweight for children.

Accepted Answer

Overall quality of life is often worse w

Question 17

Environmental and social trends that have been identified as possible contributors to the global obesity epidemic include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer opportunities for recreational physical activity. 
B)  increased safety measures to protect walkers and cyclists. 
C)  replacement of water with soft drinks. 
D)  globalization of markets. 
A)  fewer opportunities for recreational physical activity. 
B)  increased safety measures to protect walkers and cyclists. 
C)  replacement of water with soft drinks. 
D)  globalization of markets.

Question 18

An obesogenic environment is one that promotes weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A low Healthy Eating Index (HEI)score is associated with overweight and obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The built environment could be regulated to enhance physical activity and increase access to fresh,nutritious food through _____ zoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  mixed-use 
B)  subsidized 
C)  residential 
D)  creative 
A)  mixed-use 
B)  subsidized 
C)  residential 
D)  creative

Many of the policy initiatives related to obesity address

Overweight in adults is defined as a BMI

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. -Of these areas of improvement,which one area would you prioritize as first and why?

List 5 problems associated with obesity in children,and 5 for adults.

There is an inverse relationship between the income level and obesity prevalence within a given neighborhood,state,or legislative district.

What is the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System?

Public health interventions target lifestyle approaches,such as dietary changes and physical activity.

Discuss the tax-related pricing policies that have been proposed to address obesity.

Mexican-Americans have a higher prevalence rate for metabolic syndrome than whites.

Increased consumption of _____ accounts for the greatest proportion of the overall increase in U.S.energy intake.

Excessive body weight in children is associated with increased morbidity and mortality just as in adults.

The first step for the community nutritionist interested in addressing the obesity epidemic is to build awareness of all the following except the

Why is BMI used most frequently as a measure of obesity?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 requires certain restaurants to list calorie content information for standard menu items on menu boards.

Obesity in children is defined as having a BMI

Discuss the social ramifications of obesity and overweight for children.

Environmental and social trends that have been identified as possible contributors to the global obesity epidemic include all of the following except

An obesogenic environment is one that promotes weight gain.

A low Healthy Eating Index (HEI)score is associated with overweight and obesity.

The built environment could be regulated to enhance physical activity and increase access to fresh,nutritious food through _____ zoning.

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

Many of the policy initiatives related to obesity address

Overweight in adults is defined as a BMI

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. -Of these areas of improvement,which one area would you prioritize as first and why?

List 5 problems associated with obesity in children,and 5 for adults.

There is an inverse relationship between the income level and obesity prevalence within a given neighborhood,state,or legislative district.

What is the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System?

Public health interventions target lifestyle approaches,such as dietary changes and physical activity.

Discuss the tax-related pricing policies that have been proposed to address obesity.

Mexican-Americans have a higher prevalence rate for metabolic syndrome than whites.

Increased consumption of _____ accounts for the greatest proportion of the overall increase in U.S.energy intake.

Excessive body weight in children is associated with increased morbidity and mortality just as in adults.

The first step for the community nutritionist interested in addressing the obesity epidemic is to build awareness of all the following except the

Why is BMI used most frequently as a measure of obesity?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 requires certain restaurants to list calorie content information for standard menu items on menu boards.

Obesity in children is defined as having a BMI

Discuss the social ramifications of obesity and overweight for children.

Environmental and social trends that have been identified as possible contributors to the global obesity epidemic include all of the following except

An obesogenic environment is one that promotes weight gain.

A low Healthy Eating Index (HEI)score is associated with overweight and obesity.

The built environment could be regulated to enhance physical activity and increase access to fresh,nutritious food through _____ zoning.

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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