(Test Bank) Community Nutrition In Action

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Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 1 Community Nutrition in Action 8th Edition Boyle Test Bank True / False 1. A community is a grouping of people who reside in a specific locality and interact and connect through social structure to fulfill a wide range of daily needs. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 2. Communities exist only on local and regional levels. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 3. Community nutrition is a discipline that strives to improve the health, nutrition, and well-being of individuals and groups within communities. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 4. Policy is an essential aspect of the work of a community nutritionist. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 5. The leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States today are chronic diseases. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 6. The scope of modern -day public health is restricted to matters of sanitation. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 7. The aim of public health work is to protect, promote, and restore people’s health through the application of science, practical skills, and collective actions. a. True b. False ANSWER: True Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 2 8. The community nutritionist identifies nutritional needs in the community, but is not involved in planning new programming or services for the community. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 9. Most community nutrition positions require registration as a dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 10. Marketing is an important skill for the community nutritionist. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 11. Community nutritionists are expected to plan, evaluate, manage, and market nutrition services, programs, and interventions. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 12. In most cases, the practice setting of community nutritionists is limited to schools and public health departments. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 13. Nutrition and dietetic technicians are restricted from working in community nutrition. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 14. Medical nutrition therapy is outside the scope of practice for community nutritionists. a. True b. False ANSWER: False Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 3 15. Community nutritionists are expected to be multiskilled practitioners. a. True b. False ANSWER: True Multiple Choice 16. Which of the following is an institutional –organizational -level setting? a. High school b. Public Park c. Residential district d. Family home ANSWER: a 17. Which of the following would be a job responsibility of a community nutritionist? a. Providing discharge instructions to patients leaving the hospital b. Formulating diet plans for inpatients recovering from surgery c. Estimating energy needs for ventilated patients in the ICU d. Assessing the nutrition status of local children and adolescents ANSWER: d 18. What is entrepreneurship? a. the act of using community nutrition resources responsibly b. the marketing and delivering of a product or service c. the proposal to start a business d. the creation of something of value through the creation of organization ANSWER: d 19. What is one of the essences of entrepreneurship? a. organization b. innovation c. marketing d. dependability ANSWER: b Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 4 20. Examples of how community nutritionists engage in entrepreneurial activities include all of the following EXCEPT: a. recognizing opportunities to deliver health messaging b. developing a marketing plan c. building the team to deliver nutrition programs or services d. reading research ANSWER: d 21. What is the focus of secondary prevention? a. prevention of disease by controlling risk factors b. treatment and rehabilitation of people who have suffered illness or injury c. support of individual factors such as knowledge and skills d. early detection of disease through screening and risk appraisal ANSWER: d 22. Which of the following is a social determinant of health? a. Genetic predisposition b. Race c. Gender d. Education level ANSWER: d 23. Which description best applies to Healthy People 2030 ? a. A national strategy for improving the health of the United States b. A set of goals and objectives that focuses on healthcare industry reforms c. A plan to study the health statistics of the United States population d. A bipartisan framework for disease prevention through genetic testing ANSWER: a 24. Access to health services; educational and community -based programs; and health communication and health information technology are all what? a. Basic focuses for entrepreneurs b. Voluntary global targets for 2025 c. Components of sustainable food systems d. Healthy People 2030 topic areas ANSWER: d Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 5 25. A community nutrition practitioner is providing nutrition advice to older adults in the community. These clients are uncomfortable with technology and are skeptical of providing any more personal information than is absolutely necessary. These clients are most likely from which generational cohort? a. Millennials b. Baby Boomers c. Generation X d. Matures/Traditionalists ANSWER: d 26. A community nutrition practitioner is providing nutrition advice to parents in the community whose children are leaving for college. They find that these clients are inclined to aggressively question authority and want versatility and challenge in their lives. These clients are most likely from which generational cohort? a. Generation Z b. Matures/Traditionalists c. Baby Boomers d. Generation X ANSWER: c 27. What occurs when a segment of the population bears a disproportionate incidence of a condition or illness? a. Chronic disease b. Bioterrorism c. Pandemic d. Health disparity ANSWER: d 28. Which statement is true about current demographic trends in the United States? a. The population is significantly decreasing their incidence of obesity b. The country is becoming more ethnically diverse. c. The proportion of older Americans has decreased significantly. d. The birth rate has significantly increased. ANSWER: b 29. Which of the following is a leading cause of overweight and obesity? a. lack of nutrition education b. excess fiber intake c. physical inactivity d. lack of interest in health promotion ANSWER: c Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 6 30. Production, processing, distribution, and consumption must all be integrated to maintain natural resources in order to achieve what? a. Healthy People 2030 goals b. A sustainable food system c. Social determinants of health d. A built environment ANSWER: b 31. A(n) has four components: people, space, social interaction, and shared values. a. population b. community c. government d. ecosystem ANSWER: b 32. The discipline that strives to prevent disease and improve the health and well-being of individuals is . a. epidemiology b. community nutrition c. food sciences d. public health ANSWER: b 33. A is a course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem. a. law b. regulation c. policy d. procedure ANSWER: c 34. Programs are used by community nutritionist to . a. change laws b. maintain natural resources c. enact new policies d. promote behavioral changes that improve health ANSWER: d Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 7 35. The leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States is . a. cancer b. HIV c. cardiovascular disease d. diabetes mellitus ANSWER: c 36. Nonchronic diseases include . a. coronary artery disease and stroke b. cancer c. diabetes mellitus d. influenza and pneumonia ANSWER: d 37. Which intervention is considered a secondary prevention technique? a. screenings and periodic examinations b. treatment and acute care c. rehabilitation d. promotion of healthy behaviors and environments ANSWER: a 38. A public health office is developing a program to reduce the risk of skin cancer in a local farming community. Which activity would be considered a primary prevention technique? a. A nutritional program for people with skin cancer b. A program that promotes the use of sunscreen c. A wellness fair that provides skin cancer screenings d. A program designed to help skin cancer survivors with self-management ANSWER: b 39. Which set of characteristics is associated with lifestyle determinants of health? a. age and race b. housing and education c. physical activity and diet d. cultural beliefs and values ANSWER: c Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 8 40. Health focuses on changing human behaviors by encouraging people to eat healthy, be active, get regular rest and achieve balance in life. a. promotion b. intervention c. prevention d. awareness ANSWER: a 41. The model emphasizes the idea that all elements of society combine to shape an individual’s health behaviors and chronic disease risk. a. social –biological b. social –psychological c. social –ecological d. environmental –ecological ANSWER: c 42. According to the social -ecological model, interpersonal levels of influence include . a. local, state, and federal laws b. social norms and standards c. family, peers, and health professionals d. attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors ANSWER: c 43. A city council makes plans to update recreational areas to promote and facilitate physical activity. According to the social –ecological model, this is an example of changes at the level. a. structures, policies and systems b. community c. interpersonal d. institutional or organizational ANSWER: a 44. Since the year 2000, almost no progress was made toward the Healthy People 2020 targets for ____. a. life expectancy b. death rates for heart disease and stroke c. nutrition and obesity d. calcium intake ANSWER: c Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 9 45. Healthy People 2030 aims to redirect the focus of the national health agenda from health care to what? a. healthcare reform b. nutrition c. health maintenance d. social determinants of health ANSWER: d 46. Which of the following is not an essential practice for a community nutritionist? a. To participate in nutrition surveillance and monitoring of communities b. To participate in screening activities c. To work independently to develop nutritional programs d. To conduct outcomes assessment of community -based food programs ANSWER: c 47. Which term refers to community -based nutrition programs conducted by a government agency? a. public health nutrition b. private policy nutrition c. community nutrition d. health care nutrition ANSWER: a 48. In which workplace setting might you find a public health nutritionist? a. fitness centers b. daycare centers c. hospitals d. state health department ANSWER: d 49. The minimum educational requirements for a community nutritionist include . a. a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university b. registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a registered dietitian c. graduate -level training in nutrition d. an associate’s degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college ANSWER: a Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 10 50. Registered dietetic technicians are most often employed in . a. government agencies b. public health research offices c. food-service and clinical settings d. universities ANSWER: c 51. Which of these is an approach for creating interventions and prevention strategies to reduce health disparities? a. Surveillance b. Health promotion c. Community -based participatory research d. Healthy People ANSWER: c 52. Which term refers to the process of enabling people to achieve their maximum potential for good health? a. Intervention b. Tertiary prevention c. Health promotion d. Surveillance ANSWER: c 53. Which basic competency of the community dietitian addresses participation in public policy activities? a. practice management and use of resources b. clinical and customer services c. professional practice expectations d. scientific and evidence base of practice ANSWER: a 54. Which of the following is an example of how a community nutritionist might be involved in policy? a. Connect with clients on social media b. Deliver nutrition education in the community c. Teach clients how to read nutrition labels d. Advise their local governments ANSWER: d Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 11 55. Which of the following is not a part of the public health system? a. Grocery stores b. Environmental agencies c. Public health agencies d. Healthcare providers ANSWER: a 56. Why is health promotion that focuses on prevention increasingly important? a. The leading causes of morbidity and mortality are nonchronic diseases. b. The medical community is moving towards a holistic approach to health. c. Genetic testing and screening will soon become mandatory. d. Americans in general are increasingly committed to healthy diets and exercise. ANSWER: b 57. What does the social –ecological model provide? a. A list of goals for the nation’s health b. Guidance for developing successful health prevention and promotion programs c. Recommendations for healthy eating d. A structured approach to building public health organizations ANSWER: b 58. A local community nutrition specialist designs a nutrition education program designed for individuals diagnosed with HIV. What is this program an example of? a. public health b. secondary prevention c. primary prevention d. tertiary prevention ANSWER: d 59. Today’s community dietitians will need to understand the characteristics of to better serve the needs of the aging population. a. Generation X b. Baby Boomers c. Generation Y d. Millennials ANSWER: b Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 12 60. One of the major challenges facing community nutritionist in North America is . a. the lack of population diversity b. the decrease in educational levels c. an aging population d. a decrease in life expectancy ANSWER: c 61. Among which group do health disparities, including the incidence of chronic disease, disability, and death, tend to be lowest? a. American Indians and Alaska Natives b. Black or African Americans c. Hispanic or Latinos d. Caucasians ANSWER: d 62. Which of the following is a major lifestyle trend in the twenty -first-century United States? a. decreased portion sizes served by fast food establishments b. decreased amount of time spent in sedentary activities by children and adults c. increased number of families living in communities that are not conducive to regular outdoor activity d. increased number of vending machines offering juice and water ANSWER: c 63. Which demographic category is expected to grow to reach nearly a quarter of the population by 2060? a. children under 10 b. Caucasians c. adults over age 65 d. American Indians and Alaska Natives ANSWER: c 64. Which statement is correct regarding sustainability? a. Demand for sustainably produced food products in the United States is increasing. b. Awareness of sustainably produced food products is decreasing in the United States. c. As interest in sustainability rises, global food insecurity is decreasing. d. The amount of food waste produced by an individual has little impact on the larger community. ANSWER: a Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 13 65. Which generation prefers being tech-savvy, multi -tasking, and working in collaborative efforts? a. Generation Z (1997 -?) b. Baby Boomers (1946 -1964) c. Generation X (1965 -1980) d. Generation Y/ Millennials (1981 -1995) ANSWER: d 66. Which generation is focused on personal growth, and interested in removing outdated work models? a. Matures/Traditionalists (pre 1946) b. Baby Boomers (1946 -1964) c. Generation X (1965 -1980) d. Generation Y/ Millennials (1981 -1995) ANSWER: c 67. Which was the first generation to be born into a digital world? a. Generation Z (1997 -?) b. Baby Boomers (1946 -1964) c. Generation X (1965 -1980) d. Generation Y/ Millennials (1981 -1995) ANSWER: a 68. Which generation gives information on a “need to know” basis, and is respectful of authority? a. Mature’s/Traditionalists (pre 1946) b. Baby Boomers (1946 -1964) c. Generation X (1965 -1980) d. Generation Y/ Millennials (1981 -1995) ANSWER: a 69. Which generation is interested in interpersonal communication, gently questions the status quo, and wants to see the big picture of the organization? a. Mature’s/Traditionalists (pre 1946) b. Baby Boomers (1946 -1964) c. Generation X (1965 -1980) d. Generation Y/ Millennials (1981 -1995) ANSWER: a Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 14 70. Which of these is an approach to collecting data on a population’s health and nutritional status in which data collection occurs regularly and repeatedly? a. policy b. surveillance c. public health d. intervention ANSWER: b 71. A property of a group that consists of its sharing cultural traditions, having a common linguistic heritage, and originating from the same land is: a. race b. ethnicity c. culture d. community ANSWER: b 72. One who undertakes the risk of a business or enterprise. a. business executive b. entrepreneur c. manager d. healthcare worker ANSWER: b 73. Health promotion activities are likely to have a greater impact if they focus on what? a. Tertiary interventions b. Policy -, system -, and environmental -level settings c. Treatment of chronic diseases d. Improving physical activity ANSWER: b 74. Why is it important to identify risk factors that contribute to the development of chronic diseases? a. Health professionals need to monitor them. b. Genetic predispositions may be altered. c. Many of them are preventable. d. They vary by region of residence. ANSWER: c Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01: Opportunities in Community Nutrition Page 15 75. Anatomic integrity and the ability to perform personally valued family, work, and community roles are aspects of what? a. Entrepreneurship b. Social determinants of health c. Health d. Community ANSWER: c 76. Street layout, zoning, transportation options, stairs, public and green spaces, and business areas are all elements of what? a. Built environment b. Sustainable food systems c. Public health systems d. Health ANSWER: a 77. Which term describes a health promotion activity aimed at changing the behavior of a target audience? a. policy b. intervention c. public health d. programs ANSWER: b 78. A group of individuals with a common interest who agree to work together towards a common goal. a. community b. coalition c. community action committee d. practice group ANSWER: b 79. Instruments used by community nutritionists to seek behavior changes that improve nutritional status and health. a. policies b. research studies c. health promotion d. programs ANSWER: d