Deck 16: Principles of Nutrition Education

Question 1

The Milk Matters campaign was developed to address two separate issues: calcium consumption and a lack of interest in drinking milk at lunchtime.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

​For many people, simply learning about health benefits or harms of a behaviour results in lasting behaviour change.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Most food and nutrition practitioners have extensive training in educating individuals.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Learning experiences/activities and materials needed are two critical components of a nutrition education lesson plan.

Question 5

Nutrition education is an instructional method that promotes healthful behaviours by imparting information that individuals can use to make in formed decisions about food, dietary habits, and health.

Question 6

Nutrition education plans for individuals and communities are identical, in that the same activities are appropriate for either audience.

Question 7

For adults, learning is an intentional, purposeful activity.

Question 8

A nutrition education lesson plan should contain an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Question 9

Effective objectives in nutrition education plans contain words such as increase, gain, improve, add, and develop.

Question 10

Group sessions should be avoided in nutrition counseling.

Question 11

In the interest of cost, use of preexisting educational materials is acceptable for nutrition education programs.

Question 12

The Heart works for Women program embraces non-specific objectives in hopes of increasing women's awareness of dietary factors that raise risk for heart disease.

Question 13

Asking adult learners open-ended questions should facilitate their learning.

Question 14

Adults are more likely to stick with lifestyle changes if they set broad, non-specific goals.

Question 15

Learning objectives can be improved by using multiple active verbs to state a single objective.

Question 16

After two weeks, we remember 70% of what we read.

Question 17

Effective specific instructional objectives should be stated in terms of the learning outcomes and not in terms of the process of learning.

Question 18

A USDA study showed that approximately half of all elementary school students consume in adequate amounts of calcium.

Question 19

Children and adults approach learning in the same manner.

Question 20

Among older adults, poor healthy literacy is associated with faster physical decline.

Question 21

Which lifestyle change would an adult be most likely to implement?

A)eating one apple per day
B)lowering overall calorie intake
C) eliminating fat from the diet
D) eating more vegetables

Question 22

An effective nutrition intervention program integrates ____.

A)good instructional design and uses media only
B)good instructional design and learning principles only
C) learning principles and uses media only
D) good instructional design and learning principles and uses media

Question 23

Strong, clear statements about research findings are always more appropriate than conservative statements.

Question 24

People with low health literacy are less likely to be hospitalized.

Question 25

Based on the "cone of experience," after two weeks, people remember ____ of what they see.

A)10
B)20
C) 30
D) 50

Question 26

Adequate heat and light are examples of ____ a supportive learning environment.

A)sociological needs
B)interactive designs
C) interpretive requirements
D) physical dimensions

Question 27

Three levels of intervention can be applied to communities: build awareness, change lifestyles, and create a supportive environment.

Question 28

The first step in developing a lesson plan is to____.

A)develop and fine-tune your materials
B)schedule a time, day, and location
C) identify key concepts and questions
D) know your target audience, the setting, and the content

Question 29

Knowledge plus ____ can work together to promote lasting behavioral change.​

A)​skill development only
B)​increased motivation only
C) ​environmental supports only
D) ​skill development, increased motivation, and environmental supports

Question 30

System-level strategies do not require ____.

A)formal lesson plans or goals/objectives
B)formal lesson plans or program identifiers
C) nutrition messages or marketing plans
D) marketing plans or goals/objectives

Question 31

When teaching children, an educator should ____.

A)keep the message short, clear, and simple
B)make negative statements because they are easier to understand
C) explain the reasons for doing something
D) make learning more fact-based than fun

Question 32

When writing for the general public, the most important sentence in any piece of writing is the first one.

Question 33

Consumers process nutrition and health messages at different levels, depending on their interest in the topic and their past experience with similar messages.

Question 34

Most people have sufficient health literacy.

Question 35

When conveying actionable messages, focus more on the details and less on the clarity of the information.

Question 36

Summative evaluation is designed in the planning stage but conducted at the end of the program.

Question 37

Any set of learning experiences designed to facilitate the voluntary adoption of eating and other nutrition-related behaviours conducive to health and well-being is referred to as nutrition ____.

A)​support
B)​education
C) ​advice
D) ​development

Question 38

Children will reject a behaviour portrayed as unhealthful or bad.

Question 39

What generic term that refers to formal, informal, vocational, and continuing education for the purpose of learning?

A)adult education
B)adolescent education
C) primary education
D) secondary education

Question 40

Differences in the ability to read and understand materials related to personal nutrition and health appear to contribute to health disparities.

Question 41

Nutrition education messages should be ones that the ____ finds relevant and motivating.

A)general public
B)educator
C) target audience
D) government

Question 42

Insights to guide message development and testing are provided by ____ research methods.

A)formative
B)health literacy
C) adult education
D) summative

Question 43

Which activity is associated with the most memory retention?

A)role-playing
B)participating in a discussion
C) giving a talk
D) watching a demonstration

Question 44

What is the first component of writing a nutrition lesson?

A)Identify the major concept you are communicating.
B)Determine teaching strategies that will be used.
C) Write well-stated objectives.
D) Order does not matter because all are important components.

Question 45

It is important to direct nutrition messages to ____ because they ____.

A)adults; comprehend messages better
B)children and adolescents; have the potential for a lasting effect
C) older adults; have more health concerns
D) adolescents; are more willing to change

Question 46

Based on the "cone of experience," after two weeks, people remember ____ of what they say and do.

A)10
B)20
C) 50
D) 90

Question 47

People with low health literacy are ____.

A)more likely to use preventative care
B)less likely to have poor disease outcomes
C) more likely to be hospitalized
D) more likely to have slower physical decline

Question 48

A goal of the Milk Matters program was to increase elementary school low-fat and fat-free milk consumption particularly ____.

A)because students were at risk for obesity due to drinking too much whole milk
B)to boost calcium intake since childhood is a critical time for bone development
C) to increase overall fluid consumption by students
D) because milk consumption improves digestion

Question 49

Developing a successful lesson plan is based on ____.

A)applying experiences appropriately
B)using media to effectively transmit the message
C) writing effective objectives
D) choosing a good audience

Question 50

The results of ____ evaluation are used to change and improve program delivery.

A)formative
B)summative
C) outcome
D) structure

Question 51

The Client-Centered Nutrition Education toolkit suggests developing objectives that affect participants in three areas: ____.

A)the physical, mental, and emotional
B)the individual, group, and community
C) the oral, visual, and experiential
D) the head, hands, and heart

Question 52

Actionable messages should ____.

A)contain passive verbs
B)be long and descriptive
C) use qualifiers such as perhaps, may, and maybe
D) be clear

Question 53

Which component of the lesson plan contains an introduction, body, and closure?

A)lesson goal
B)learning objectives
C) procedure
D) method of evaluation

Question 54

Which term refers to the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information, tools, and services needed to make appropriate health decisions?

A)health learning
B)adult education
C) health literacy
D) health knowledge

Question 55

Which food-based recommendation message is likely to be most effective?

A)Eat less sugar.
B)Eat a diet reduced in trans fats.
C) Eat fish and other seafood to increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
D) Eliminate salt from the diet.

Question 56

In order to reach students and catalyze change, education should be ____.

A)amusing, aggregated, and fact-based
B)challenging, variegated, and results-oriented
C) fun, integrated, and behaviorally based
D) difficult, delegated, and detail-oriented

Question 57

Which activity is associated with the least memory retention?

A)watching a video
B)hearing a new report
C) reading an article
D) attending an exhibit

Question 58

Effective instructional objectives ____.

A)describe the teacher's performance
B)are stated in terms of the expected learning outcomes
C) contain more than one active verb
D) contain terms such as grasp, believe, or realize

Question 59

Formative evaluation should be conducted ____.

A)before and after a program is fully implemented
B)after the program is fully implemented
C) before the program design process
D) throughout the program design process

Question 60

What type of evaluation is conducted at the end of a program to provide information about program effectiveness?

A)process
B)summative
C) formative
D) output

Question 61

Match the tips to consider when teaching across the lifespan in the left column with the appropriate target audience in the right column. Options will be used more than once.
a.children
b.adolescents
c.adults
d.older adults
​Show how to, not why.

Question 62

Match the tips to consider when teaching across the lifespan in the left column with the appropriate target audience in the right column. Options will be used more than once.
a.children
b.adolescents
c.adults
d.older adults
​Consider the impact of chronic diseases and conditions on the client's ability to communicate and his/her attention span.

Question 63

Match the tips to consider when teaching across the lifespan in the left column with the appropriate target audience in the right column. Options will be used more than once.
a.children
b.adolescents
c.adults
d.older adults
​Consider his/her experiences with and knowledge of the subject discussed.

Question 64

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​Degree to which communication is directed toward accomplishing the intended outcome

Question 65

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​Measures taken to accomplish desired actions or eliminate obstacles

Question 66

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​An example includes a weekly food diary sheet that is designed to increase a client's ability to record actual food intake

Question 67

Which part of the writing process makes the writing stronger, tighter, and more concise?

A)brainstorming
B)formatting
C) editing
D) styling

Question 68

The first step in developing a nutrition education plan for older adults at congregate feeding sites is to ____.

A)interpret information
B)draw conclusions
C) identify relevant information and uncertainties
D) implement a program

Question 69

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​Principle in which praise and congratulations are very effective methods

Question 70

Match the tips to consider when teaching across the lifespan in the left column with the appropriate target audience in the right column. Options will be used more than once.
a.children
b.adolescents
c.adults
d.older adults
​Keep your message short, clear, and simple.

Question 71

Which statement regarding effective writing is false?

A)Write for different purposes: to educate, to inform, or to persuade.
B)Practice makes perfect.
C) The first draft could be an effective final draft.
D) Write for an intended audience.

Question 72

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​Degree to which the intervention is geared to the clients

Question 73

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​Degree of fit between the program and its objectives

Question 74

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​Helps clients learn by providing a measuring stick to determine how much progress they are making

Question 75

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​A relevant principle considering that people learn at different times and rates

Question 76

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​Components of a program designed to reward the desired behavior

Question 77

Match the educational principle of program design in the right column with its description in the left column. Some options will be used more than once.​
a.​consonance
b.​facilitation
c.​feedback
d.​individualization
e.​reinforcement
f.​relevance
​Allows clients to have personal questions answered

Question 78

When writing for the general public, which two elements of the material are more important?

A)the introduction and body
B)the body and the conclusion
C) the title and the introduction
D) the first sentence and the last

Question 79

Which author wrote On Writing Well?

A)E. B White
B)H.W. Fowler
C) M. Schertzer
D) W. Zinsser

Question 80

Match the tips to consider when teaching across the lifespan in the left column with the appropriate target audience in the right column. Options will be used more than once.
a.children
b.adolescents
c.adults
d.older adults
​Consider the impact of peer pressure.