Deck 1: Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Question 1

Public health nutrition refers to those community-based programs that are conducted by a government agency.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Attending a heart-healthy cooking class would be an example of an intervention at the secondary level.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Registered dietitians must earn a master's degree to practice within the community.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Policy defines what governments and organizations intend to accomplish through their laws,regulations,and programs.

Question 5

Health initiatives are the same for all countries.

Question 6

Many of the major chronic disease killers have a link to lifestyle behaviors,such as food consumption and physical inactivity.

Question 7

The Healthy People 2020 objectives are written for the general American public and are not divided by ethnicity or age group.

Question 8

As society becomes more ethnically diverse,more knowledge of health beliefs,cultural foods,and values is needed.

Question 9

Reaching at-risk populations is a major consideration in planning and executing health and nutrition education programs.

Question 10

The leading causes of death in Canada mirror those of the United States population.

Question 11

The ultimate objective of public health is to prevent increased risk of disease and disability and risky behaviors.

Question 12

Only low-income individuals benefit from community nutrition programming.

Question 13

Sustainability refers to the capacity to be maintained over the long term in order to meet the needs of the present without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Question 14

Community nutrition is a discipline that strives to prevent disease while improving the health,nutrition,and well-being of individuals within communities.

Question 15

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics does not support the concept of food sustainability as its focus is too narrow.

Question 16

Regardless of the setting or target audience,community nutrition programs have one desired outcome,which is to make money for the organization providing the education.

Question 17

An entrepreneur is someone who undertakes the risk of a business venture.

Question 18

Tertiary prevention aims to treat and rehabilitate people who have experienced an illness or injury.

Question 19

The term "nutritionist" is not legally defined; therefore,the public may fall prey to anyone who wishes to use this title.

Question 20

The leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States have changed little in the past 100 years.

Question 21

A dietitian is involved in screening women to determine if they are at risk for osteoporosis.This is an example of _____ prevention.

A) primary
B) essential
C) tertiary
D) secondary

Question 22

Dietetic technicians,registered

A) are the same as registered dietitians.
B) assist the community nutritionist in determining community nutritional needs.
C) only work in the food service sector and clinical settings.
D) must have a bachelor's degree.

Question 23

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.

Question 24

_____ is an approach to collecting data on a population's health and nutritional status in which data collection occurs regularly and repeatedly.

A) Screening
B) Surveillance
C) Targeting
D) Intervention

Question 25

_____ may or may not be registered and/or licensed dietitians,and provide nutrition services through government agencies.

A) Clinical dietitians
B) Community dietitians
C) Public health nutritionists
D) any of these

Question 26

Regardless of the community setting or target audience,community nutrition programs have one desired outcome,which is _____.

A) to make money
B) to promote behavior change
C) to become more visible in the community
D) to influence policy makers

Question 27

Community nutrition focuses on all of the following except

A) people.
B) policy.
C) practices.
D) programs.

Question 28

Which of the following is not one of the ten leading causes of death in the United States that are related to dietary imbalance and excess?

A) Coronary heart disease
B) Cancer
C) Stroke
D) Lower respiratory infections

Question 29

Which of the following is not a goal of the Health Canada agenda?

A) Enhancing the individual's ability to cope with chronic illnesses
B) Increasing prevention efforts to change unhealthful behaviors
C) Reducing inequities in access to and use of the health care system
D) Reducing worksite prevention efforts as they are not cost-effective

Question 30

Which of the following is accurate regarding the overarching goals of Healthy People 2020?

A) They are designed to benefit people with diseases that can be prevented or cured, but not those who already have evident health problems.
B) They target health determinants that can be influenced by institutional practices, such as disparities in health care.
C) They approach health promotion primarily at the individual level.
D) Because of their emphasis on prevention rather than treatment, they focus exclusively on women, children, and youth.

Question 31

The number one desired outcome of any community nutrition program is

A) increased recognition for the nutritionist.
B) improved awareness of the health issue.
C) behavior change.
D) an increase in knowledge about the health issue.

Question 32

Which of the following is the leading cause of death among Canadian women?

A) Breast cancer
B) Cardiovascular disease
C) Lung cancer
D) Stroke

Question 33

The type of prevention effort that aims to treat and rehabilitate people who have experienced an illness or injury is called _____ prevention.

A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) intermediary

Question 34

The number 1,number 2,and number 3 leading causes of deaths in the United States are,respectively:

A) #1 heart disease, #2 lung disease, and #3 cancer.
B) #1 cancer, #2 heart disease, and #3 lung disease.
C) #1 heart disease, #2 cancer, and #3 lung disease.
D) #1 cancer, #2 lung disease, and #3 heart disease.

Question 35

Which of the following is not component of a community?

A) A location in space
B) People
C) Shared value system
D) Social interaction
E) All of these are components of a community

Question 36

The type of prevention effort characterized by activities aimed at preventing disease by controlling risk factors related to disease is

A) primary prevention.
B) secondary prevention.
C) tertiary prevention.
D) essential prevention.

Question 37

Health promotion

A) focuses on changing human behavior.
B) could include educating individuals on how to consume 9 fruits and vegetables daily.
C) interventions should focus on promoting and preventing disease.
D) all of these

Question 38

Which of the following is not characteristic of a policy?

A) A policy is a course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem.
B) Policy is what governments and organizations intend to accomplish.
C) A policy can be a law or other regulation.
D) All of these are characteristic of a policy.

Question 39

The type of prevention effort characterized by screening for susceptible groups and risk appraisal and reduction is

A) primary prevention.
B) secondary prevention.
C) tertiary prevention.
D) essential prevention.

Question 40

Which of the following statements is true regarding the progress toward the Healthy People 2010 objectives?

A) Health disparities were eliminated among various ethnic groups.
B) There was minimal increase in the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
C) There was a significant decrease in dietary fat consumption.
D) Substantial progress was made regarding the objectives in the nutrition and overweight focus area.

Question 41

Discuss the premise of the Healthy People initiative.

Question 42

The aging population will increase demands on which of the following services?

A) Food assistance programs
B) Home health care services
C) Health care services
D) All of the above

Question 43

Briefly discuss the history of the global goal of "health for all."

Question 44

Essential qualities of individuals who practice entrepreneurship include

A) creativity.
B) a desire for wealth.
C) innovation.
D) a and b
E) a and c

Question 45

Explain how the three arenas of community nutrition work in tandem.

Question 46

Explain how community nutrition practice fits into the larger realm of public health.

Question 47

Which of the following statements regarding social and economic trends is false?

A) Forty percent of the U.S. population have a chronic disease or condition.
B) The fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population is adolescents.
C) Workplace, lifestyle, and social values vary by generation.
D) The entry of women into the workplace has shifted the format and delivery of nutrition programming.

Question 48

Which of the following could be responsibilities of a community nutritionist?

A) Develop programs to identify the nutrition problems within the community.
B) Obtain screening data on target groups.
C) Locate information on community resources.
D) Refer clients to other health professionals in the community.
E) All of these could be responsibilities of a community nutritionist.

Question 49

Outline the educational requirements,practice settings,and roles and responsibilities of community nutritionists.

Question 50

As of 2011,_____ states,the District of Columbia,and Puerto Rico have enacted some form of licensure law for dietitians.

A) 24
B) 35
C) 41
D) 44

Question 51

Licensure of dietitians is designed to

A) control malpractice.
B) ensure minimum standards of practice.
C) protect the public.
D) all of these

Question 52

Describe and give an example of each of the three levels of intervention.

Question 53

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ecological footprint?

A) The ecological footprint is a measure of the resources needed to support a region's consumption of food, materials, and energy.
B) The ecological footprint is the same for every person.
C) Shopping at farmers' markets helps enlarge your region's ecological footprint.
D) All of the above statements are true.

Question 54

Discuss how the "Health Continuum" could be utilized when planning health promotion.

Question 55

Define "health" and explain why understanding the causes of disease and ill health does not necessarily lead to an understanding of the causes of good health.

Question 56

Differentiate between the terms "community nutrition" and "public health nutrition."

Question 57

Which of the following terms is used to describe a risk taker whose job is located within a corporation,company,or other organization?

A) Intrapreneur
B) Entrepreneur
C) Manager
D) Supervisor

Question 58

Which of the following is not a role or responsibility of a community nutritionist?

A) Collaborate in basic science research
B) Develop and implement community-based food and nutrition programs
C) Participate in screening activities, such as measuring cholesterol levels
D) All are roles or responsibilities

Question 59

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Mary is a newly graduated registered and licensed dietitian who will begin her career as a WIC nutritionist in a small, rural Midwest community. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for a case load of 300 clients within her county. Answer the questions below based on this brief scenario.
Is Mary's job an example of a public health nutritionist or community nutritionist? Explain.

Question 60

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Mary is a newly graduated registered and licensed dietitian who will begin her career as a WIC nutritionist in a small, rural Midwest community. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for a case load of 300 clients within her county. Answer the questions below based on this brief scenario.
What is the main difference between an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur?

Question 61

List three challenges a community nutritionist faces.

Question 62

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Mary is a newly graduated registered and licensed dietitian who will begin her career as a WIC nutritionist in a small, rural Midwest community. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for a case load of 300 clients within her county. Answer the questions below based on this brief scenario.
Define the communities in which Mary will be providing nutrition interventions.

Question 63

Describe how you might demonstrate to schools that regularly scheduled periods set aside for physical education during the school day can boost academic achievement by students.

Question 64

What is meant by multiskilling? How do community nutritionists multiskill?

Question 65

Describe the personality characteristics and personal competencies of the entrepreneur/ intrapreneur.

Question 66

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Mary is a newly graduated registered and licensed dietitian who will begin her career as a WIC nutritionist in a small, rural Midwest community. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for a case load of 300 clients within her county. Answer the questions below based on this brief scenario.
What policies might Mary need to become familiar with as she starts her new job?

Question 67

List three ways in which a community nutritionist might be involved in public policy.

Question 68

What are the three arenas of community nutrition?

Question 69

List three different communities in which a community nutritionist may work.

Question 70

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Mary is a newly graduated registered and licensed dietitian who will begin her career as a WIC nutritionist in a small, rural Midwest community. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for a case load of 300 clients within her county. Answer the questions below based on this brief scenario.
Which of the Healthy People 2020 objectives might Mary be most interested in reviewing?

Question 71

List the four goals of Healthy People 2020.