Question 1

Which of the following is not characteristic of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have general guidelines for overall dietary patterns and physical activity. They emphasize variety, moderation, and calorie control, but they do not apply to a single meal or food.

Question 2

The _____ is the dietary interview component of the current NHANES program.

Accepted Answer

The What We Eat in America Survey is the dietary interview component of the current NHANES program. The Diet and Health Knowledge Survey focuses on knowledge and attitudes related to diet and health, the Total Diet Survey collects and analyzes food samples, and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey focuses on risky behaviors among youth.

Question 3

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are revised every _____ years.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are revised every 5 years. The most recent version was published in 2020.

Question 4

The primary purpose of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program is to

Accepted Answer

The National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program's primary purpose is to obtain information necessary to ensure that the population has adequate nutrition. This program focuses on tracking food consumption patterns, monitoring nutritional status, and conducting research on nutrition-related problems to develop interventions and prevention strategies. The other options provided do not accurately reflect the purpose of this program.

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of putting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into action?

Accepted Answer

Eating fewer whole grains daily goes against the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend increasing whole grain consumption. The other choices all align with the guidelines.

Question 6

The first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HNANES I)was conducted in

Accepted Answer

The first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HNANES I) was conducted from 1971 to 1974.

Question 7

Which of the following behaviors is not one of those identified as linked with leading causes of death in the U.S.,and thus a focus of the BRFSS?

Accepted Answer

Eating a high-fiber, low-fat diet is a behavior that is beneficial for overall health but not directly linked to leading causes of death in the U.S.

Question 8

The sample studied in the HHANES included

Accepted Answer

The HHANES (Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) included a representative sample of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans living in select areas of the United States. It did not include all Hispanic individuals or those living in all regions of the country.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a health measurement taken during NHANES testing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 10

Acceptable uses of the Dietary Reference Intakes include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Reference Intakes are not intended to assess an individual's overall health status, but rather to guide the development of dietary recommendations for healthy individuals and populations.

Question 11

The NHANES series

Accepted Answer

The NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) series did in fact influence the development of the CDC Growth Charts in 2000. These growth charts were designed to provide a reference for evaluating the growth of children in the United States.

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients has/have been classified as current public health issues as demonstrated by several nutrition surveys?

Accepted Answer

Calcium and iron have been identified as nutrients of public health concern due to widespread deficiencies observed in various populations, as indicated by nutrition surveys.

Question 13

The _____ has the responsibility for processing the dietary data derived from the food recalls within the What We Eat in America survey.

Accepted Answer

The Agricultural Research Service is the branch of the United States Department of Agriculture responsible for collecting and processing the dietary data collected from the food recalls within the What We Eat in America survey. The other options, including the National Center for Health Statistics, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may play a role in analyzing or interpreting the data, but they are not directly responsible for processing the dietary data.

Question 14

All of the following statements regarding food disappearance data are accurate except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following statements regarding food...

Question 15

The current edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has _____ key recommendations that are grouped into _____ general topics.

Accepted Answer

The current edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has 29 key recommendations that are grouped into 4 general topics.

Question 16

Which of the following Dietary Reference Intake values represents the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement for the nutrient in half of the people of a specific age and gender?

Accepted Answer

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) represents the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement for the nutrient in half of the people of a specific age and gender.

Question 17

Which of the following is not an example of a survey used to determine knowledge,attitudes,and behaviors related to nutrition?

Accepted Answer

The Nutrition Assessment and Practices Survey is not a survey used to determine knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to nutrition. It is typically used to assess the nutrition practices of healthcare professionals. The other three options are all surveys commonly used to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to nutrition among the general population.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the Total Diet Study is false?

Accepted Answer

The statement that the TDS only focuses on the food consumption by children and adolescents is false. The study samples and analyzes food consumed by adults as well.

Question 19

For which of the following Healthy People 2010 targets was there some improvement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For which of the following Healthy People...

Question 20

Data collected for monitoring purposes are used for

Accepted Answer

Data collected for monitoring purposes can be used for various purposes such as health planning, program management, evaluation and intervention efforts to prevent acute food shortages. Therefore, the best choice is D - All of these.

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