Question 1

Limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe food or limited or uncertain ability to acquire foods in socially acceptable ways is known as __________.

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Question 2

Unlike the height and weight data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the height and weight data collected by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System are __________.

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Question 3

The __________ Nutrition Survey was the nation's first comprehensive survey to assess the nutritional status of a large segment of the U.S. population.

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Question 4

Beginning in 1999, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey became a __________, annual survey rather than one conducted periodically.

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Question 5

Food availability data tend to _________ actual food and nutrient consumption unless they are adjusted for losses.

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Question 6

Data on the prevalence of overweight and obesity collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey are based on the body mass index of each subject participating in the survey which is calculated using height and weight that are measured following standardized protocol.

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This statement is true. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collects data on the prevalence of overweight and obesity using the body mass index (BMI) of each participant, which is calculated using their height and weight. These measurements are taken following a standardized protocol to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Question 7

Per capita food __________ is calculated by dividing the total amount of food available
for consumption by the total number of people in the U.S. population.

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Question 8

In the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, anthropometric measurements and physical examinations are performed by trained staff members in specially designed and equipped __________ examination centers.

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Question 9

Food and nutrient intake data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey are referred to as __________.

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Question 10

The methodology used to collect food availability data is the same as that used by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to measure diet.

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The methodology used to collect food availability data is different from that used by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to measure diet. Food availability data is collected by the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture through surveys of food retailers, whereas NHANES collects data through 24-hour dietary recalls and food frequency questionnaires.

Question 11

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System uses an interview conducted by __________ to collect data.

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Question 12

A primary dietary assessment method used by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is the administration of two __________.

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Question 13

Since the early 20th century, the availability of chicken has increased markedly as Americans have shown an increased preference for poultry because of its lower price and greater convenience compared to beef.

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This statement is correct. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, chicken consumption per capita in the United States increased from 24.5 pounds in 1950 to 94.3 pounds in 2019, while beef consumption decreased from 84.4 pounds to 58.3 pounds in the same period. Poultry has become more popular among American consumers because it is generally less expensive, easier to prepare, and perceived as healthier than beef.

Question 14

The major reason for the National Nutritional Monitoring and Related Research Program was to establish programs at the federal level for monitoring the nutritional status of the U.S. population.

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Question 15

Unlike the data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the data collected by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System can be analyzed at the state or metropolitan level.

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The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) collects data at the state and metropolitan level, while the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collects data nationally.

Quiz 4: National Dietary and Nutrition Surveys