FNU 401 Chapter 3 and 8 Quiz

Food disappearance data has been available since

1909

Obesity for adults is divided into _____ classes based on the degree of obesity.

3

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are revised every

5 years

Which situation is likely to promote an obesogenic environment?

A decrease of supermarket prices on energy-dense foods

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

Agricultural Research Service

Building awareness of what is the first step for the community nutritionist interested in addressing the obesity epidemic?

Association of obesity with chronic diseases

Which BMI describes obesity in children?

At or above the 95th percentile on the CDC growth chart

Which BMI defines overweight in adults

Between 25-29.9

Which BMI describes overweight in children?

Between the 85th and 95th percentile on the CDC growth chart

Of the increased cost of health care for individuals with obesity, which is the largest single contributor to associated death?

Cardiovascular disease

Which of the organization developed the Healthy Eating Index?

Center for Nutrition Policy Promotion

Many of the policy initiatives related to obesity address which?

Children rather than adults

Which statement about the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System is most accurate?

Data are self-reported

What is an approach to improving the public's knowledge about healthful eating?

Disseminate dietary guidelines and food group plans

Which of the following situations is likely to be the biggest contributor to a child's overweight status?

Drinking 20 oz of orange juice daily

Which of the following is an example of putting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into action?

Eat more low-fat dairy options

Which behavior is most likely to contribute to the onset of obesity through epigenetics?

Eating fast-food meals most days of the week

Acceptable uses of the Dietary Reference Intakes include

Establishment of standards for food assistance programs

Which agency is responsible for the Food Label and Package Survey?

FDA

A systematic method of data collection to prevent disease spread in the U.S. has only been in place for the past 50 years

False

Food portion sizes have remained steady over the past 50 years.

False

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees deceptive marketing of foods and food-related products

False

There are 3 parts to the NHANES survey

False

Which act provides grants and technical assistance to schools, state and local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and nonprofit entities to improve access to local foods in schools?

Farm to School Act of 2017

Which are environmental and social trends that have been identified as possible contributors to the global obesity epidemic?

Fewer opportunities for recreational physical activity

Which activity is designed to gather data about food available for consumption in the U.S.

Food Supply Series survey

Who develops the reference values for the Dietary Reference Intake?

Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences

Which agency is responsible for the School Nutrition dietary Assessment?

Food and Nutrition Service

The United Nations addresses which of the following through its Decade of Action on Nutrition?

Food insecurity

Identifying populations that might benefit from dietary intervention programs is an example of which use of NNMRRP data?

Food programs and guidance

Which environmental factor has been linked to more physical activity in children?

Friendship dynamics

Which of the following intervention methods for childhood obesity is most flawed?

Give the child and parents a handout on healthy eating

Which of the following is one of the reasons for the costs associated with obesity?

Higher medical costs

Data collected for monitoring and surveillance purposes are used for

Identifying groups at high risk of nutrition-related problems

Which of the following is an example of a policy decision undertaken by a community nutritionist?

Including the Dietary Reference Intakes in educational materials

What is the effect of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017?

It amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes

Which policy tool would help a director of health promotion develop a program that includes a segment on reading food product information?

Labeling regulations

Which of the following statements is most accurate about the impact of marketing to children?

Marketing messages with candy using familiar media characters are effective

Research indicates that targeted marketing and education may reduce obesity among Latino children through which types of strategies?

Menu labeling and guided grocery store tours

The built environment could be regulated to enhance physical activity and increase access to fresh, nutritious food through what kind of zoning?

Mixed-use

If public health approaches to address obesity are implemented, the obesity epidemic can be expected to follow a pattern similar to smoking rates, which did what?

Reaches a plateau, then started to drop

What target population was considered eligible in the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey?

Specific populations of Hispanic Americans aged six months to 74 years

How is BRFSS conducted?

Telephone interview

Which statement about Total Diet Study is accurate?

The study assesses various nutritional components of the U.S. food supply

Based on current research, how would you rate the effectiveness of the dietary guidance information to the population?

There is still much room for improvement because a considerable gap remains between current nutrition recommendations and consumers' practices

Which statement about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is most accurate?

They include general guidelines for physical activity

For whom may the use of the BMI calculation be inaccurate?

Those with large muscle mass

Using NNMRRP data to correlate food consumption and dietary status with disease incidence over time is an example of which type of usage?

Tracking historical trends

Which of the following is one of the major goals established by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the report Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation?

Transform messages about physical activity and nutrition

A low Healthy Eating Index (HEI) score is associated with overweight and obesity.

True

An obesogenic environment is one the promotes excessive weight gain

True

Nongovernmental, nonprofit health organizations issue dietary recommendations

True

Obesity prevalence is higher within low-income neighborhoods, states, and legislative districts

True

Policymakers use BRFSS data to monitor progress toward Healthy People 2030 objectives

True

Public health interventions for obesity target lifestyle approaches, such as dietary changes and physical activity

True

The Food and Nutrition Board is responsible for evaluating emerging knowledge of nutrient requirements and (with Health Canada) establishing DRIs

True

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) acts as an adviser to the federal government on medical care, research, and education issues

True

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 requires certain restaurants to list calorie content information for standard menu items on menu boards.

True

The focus of the nutrition and weight status objectives for Healthy People 2030 was expanded to include a broader range of policies and environmental factors that support eating a healthful diet and maintaining a healthy body weight

True

The high-risk behaviors of youths are assessed in YRBS

True

The role of the family is important in obesity prevention interventions targeting young children

True

Which agency is responsible for the Consume Expenditure Survey?

U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics

Which campaign is run by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and targets ways to combat childhood obesity?

We Can!

The ______ is the dietary interview component of the current NHANES program

What We Eat in America Survey

Which is an immediate step that a community nutritionist may take to reduce obesity rates?

Writing to a state legislator or members of Congress regarding upcoming obesity-related legislation

A set of nationwide guidelines that specify how the nutritional needs of the population will be met is

a national nutrition policy

The U.S. utilizes a ________ approach with no single Federal Nutrition Office coordination its nutrition policy efforts

decentralized

The BRFSS includes questions about

seat belt use

Which is an environmental strategy for a worksite weight-loss program?

Organizational practices that change the worksite physical environment

Which of the following strategies is most likely to have a positive impact on the community in improving factors associated with obesity?

Organize a fundraiser to create a safe walking trail

What does the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) tool measure?

Overall diet quality

The current U.S. food guidance system is called

My Plate

Which of the following provides essential raw data to inform national nutrition policymaking decisions?

NHANES

Which survey uses clinical, anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data to assess the nutrition status of Americans?

National Health and Nutrition Examination Sureys

Data from which survey are used to change dietary and mineral fortification regulations of foods?

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Which of the following methods measures indicators for dietary status in order to identify impaired nutritional status?

Nutrition assessment

Which term describes a measurement of dietary or nutritional status at intermittent times to detect changes in a population's status?

Nutrition monitoring

Which method is a system that identifies specific individuals for nutrition or public health intervention, often at the community level?

Nutrition screening

Which method is a continuous measurement of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in trends or distributions so that corrective measures can be taken?

Nutrition surveillance

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

Obtain information needed to ensure the population's adequate nurition

Increasing the number of sidewalks and playgrounds is an example of what type of strategy?

Primary prevention