Question 1

In many cultures,religion and health are not separated,and spirituality is viewed as a vital element in health,illness,and healing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have started counseling an individual of Jewish faith.
-Based on the cultural competence continuum,what stage are you currently in regarding the Jewish culture? Justify your answer.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,bu

Question 3

Differentiate between worldviews and values.Provide a personal example to illustrate the difference.

Accepted Answer

Our worldview is the perception of the w

Question 4

Which of the following is the foundation of successful cross-cultural communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active listening 
B)  Body language 
C)  Verbal responses 
D)  Distance between the two individuals 
A)  Active listening 
B)  Body language 
C)  Verbal responses 
D)  Distance between the two individuals

Question 5

Discussions of how food is used in a culture are a good icebreaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Give examples of some guidelines for creating a comfortable cross-cultural interaction.

Accepted Answer

-Smile,show warmth,and be friendly.
-Att

Question 7

What is acculturation? Why is it of importance when providing nutrition education?

Accepted Answer

Acculturation is the process of adopting

Question 8

Dietary concerns and issues for Asian/Pacific Island Americans include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  high salt intake. 
B)  heavy use of fried foods. 
C)  lactase deficiency. 
D)  rare use of milk. 
A)  high salt intake. 
B)  heavy use of fried foods. 
C)  lactase deficiency. 
D)  rare use of milk.

Question 9

Differentiate between visible and invisible diversity.

Accepted Answer

Physical differences,abilities and disab

Question 10

Differentiate the two cultural competency models presented.

Accepted Answer

In the cultural competence continuum mod

Question 11

Which of the following groups has a high prevalence of diabetes and a high death rate from cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanics 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders 
A)  Hispanics 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Question 12

Which of the following is not characteristic of the health care values,beliefs,and practices of European Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  They value scientific reasoning. 
B)  They look for biological explanations of illness. 
C)  They expect to find cures by using technology. 
D)  They place emphasis on spiritual causes of a problem. 
A)  They value scientific reasoning. 
B)  They look for biological explanations of illness. 
C)  They expect to find cures by using technology. 
D)  They place emphasis on spiritual causes of a problem.

Question 13

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have started counseling an individual of Jewish faith.
-According to the Campinha-Bacote model,what is the pivotal construct in the process of becoming culturally competent? Please explain.

Accepted Answer

The cultural encounter is the pivotal co

Question 14

Our worldviews change with our different experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the LEARN communication guidelines for health practitioners.

Accepted Answer

The LEARN guidelines provide a framework

Question 16

Which of the following is not a possible cause of health disparities in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limited access to and utilization of quality health care services 
B)  Lack of insurance 
C)  Degree of acculturation 
D)  Use of non-traditional medicines 
A)  Limited access to and utilization of quality health care services 
B)  Lack of insurance 
C)  Degree of acculturation 
D)  Use of non-traditional medicines

Question 17

_____ are the grounding forces that provide meaning,structure,and organization in our lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Beliefs 
B)  Values 
C)  Attitudes 
D)  Norms 
A)  Beliefs 
B)  Values 
C)  Attitudes 
D)  Norms

Question 18

Define cultural competency for community nutrition professionals.

Accepted Answer

A nutrition professional needs to approa

Question 19

Members of which of the following religious groups never consume beef and frequently avoid pork?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hindus 
B)  Jewish 
C)  Mormons 
D)  Muslim 
A)  Hindus 
B)  Jewish 
C)  Mormons 
D)  Muslim

Question 20

In 2002,the _____ established the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Across the U.S.program with the intent to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities.

Accepted Answer

A)  CDC 
B)  FDA 
C)  DHHS 
D)  USDA 
A)  CDC 
B)  FDA 
C)  DHHS 
D)  USDA

In many cultures,religion and health are not separated,and spirituality is viewed as a vital element in health,illness,and healing.

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have started counseling an individual of Jewish faith. -Based on the cultural competence continuum,what stage are you currently in regarding the Jewish culture? Justify your answer.

Differentiate between worldviews and values.Provide a personal example to illustrate the difference.

Which of the following is the foundation of successful cross-cultural communication?

Discussions of how food is used in a culture are a good icebreaker.

Give examples of some guidelines for creating a comfortable cross-cultural interaction.

What is acculturation? Why is it of importance when providing nutrition education?

Dietary concerns and issues for Asian/Pacific Island Americans include all of the following except

Differentiate between visible and invisible diversity.

Differentiate the two cultural competency models presented.

Which of the following groups has a high prevalence of diabetes and a high death rate from cirrhosis?

Which of the following is not characteristic of the health care values,beliefs,and practices of European Americans?

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have started counseling an individual of Jewish faith. -According to the Campinha-Bacote model,what is the pivotal construct in the process of becoming culturally competent? Please explain.

Our worldviews change with our different experiences.

Explain the LEARN communication guidelines for health practitioners.

Which of the following is not a possible cause of health disparities in the United States?

_____ are the grounding forces that provide meaning,structure,and organization in our lives.

Define cultural competency for community nutrition professionals.

Members of which of the following religious groups never consume beef and frequently avoid pork?

In 2002,the _____ established the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Across the U.S.program with the intent to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities.

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

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

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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Exam 16: Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

In many cultures,religion and health are not separated,and spirituality is viewed as a vital element in health,illness,and healing.

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have started counseling an individual of Jewish faith. -Based on the cultural competence continuum,what stage are you currently in regarding the Jewish culture? Justify your answer.

Differentiate between worldviews and values.Provide a personal example to illustrate the difference.

Which of the following is the foundation of successful cross-cultural communication?

Discussions of how food is used in a culture are a good icebreaker.

Give examples of some guidelines for creating a comfortable cross-cultural interaction.

What is acculturation? Why is it of importance when providing nutrition education?

Dietary concerns and issues for Asian/Pacific Island Americans include all of the following except

Differentiate between visible and invisible diversity.

Differentiate the two cultural competency models presented.

Which of the following groups has a high prevalence of diabetes and a high death rate from cirrhosis?

Which of the following is not characteristic of the health care values,beliefs,and practices of European Americans?

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have started counseling an individual of Jewish faith. -According to the Campinha-Bacote model,what is the pivotal construct in the process of becoming culturally competent? Please explain.

Our worldviews change with our different experiences.

Explain the LEARN communication guidelines for health practitioners.

Which of the following is not a possible cause of health disparities in the United States?

_____ are the grounding forces that provide meaning,structure,and organization in our lives.

Define cultural competency for community nutrition professionals.

Members of which of the following religious groups never consume beef and frequently avoid pork?

In 2002,the _____ established the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Across the U.S.program with the intent to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities.

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

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

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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