KNH 213 Community Nutrition Questions
In 2010, _____ percent of the people in the United States lived in poverty.
15.1
It is estimated that on average, _____ of requests for emergency food assistance go unmet.
27%
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are revised every _____ years.
5
Of those children participating in the National School Lunch Program, approximately _____ receive their meal for free.
56%
In 2010, approximately _____ percent of all Americans age 65 and over were living below the poverty threshold.
9
excessive fat is indicated by a waist circumference of _______ for men and ______ for women
>40 inches, >35 inches
A measurement instrument that gives similar results each time it is used is said to be A. reliable B. justifiable C. valid D. precise
A
A series of classes on diabetes management would be within the _____ component of the logic model. A. outputs B. outcomes C. inputs D. situation
A
Acceptable uses of the Dietary Reference Intakes include all of the following except A. assessment of an individual's overall health status. B. establishment of standards for food assistance programs. C. design of nutrition education programs. D. development of new food products.
A
All of the following statements regarding food disappearance data are accurate except: A. they have been available annually since 1939. B. they exclude amounts of food which are exported. C. they represent food that is available for human consumption. D. they are determined by the USDA's Food Supply Series surveys.
A
Approximately half of all participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are A. Children B. Homeless C. Women D. Elderly
A
Community nutrition focuses on all of the following except A. practices B. policy C. people D. program
A
Data collected for monitoring purposes are used for A. All of these B. program management and evaluation. C. health planning. D. intervention efforts to prevent acute food shortages.
A
If an executive summary from the National Cholesterol Education Program that presents evidence on the detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults initiates the development of a program, the program trigger would be: A. recent research findings B. a government mandate C. findings from a community needs assessment D. concerns of a key community leader
A
In order for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to be implemented, they must be A. translated into food-specific behaviors for consumers. B. compared with the Dietary Reference Intakes. C. glamorized by the media. D. reduced in number so they are easier to remember.
A
Interventions intended to _____ can be successful when small changes over time occur. A. Change lifestyles B. Maintain behavior change C. Build awareness D. Create a supportive environment
A
The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the A. Department of Health and Human Services B. Department of Agriculture C. Food and Nutrition Service D. National Institutes of Health
A
The Logic Model A. All of these B. Provides a framework for implementing and managing community nutrition programs. C. Might be required as a component of the grant proposal. D. Can assist grant writer in planning their grant proposal
A
The United States utilizes a _____ approach with no single Federal Nutrition Office coordinating its nutrition policy efforts. A. decentralized B. centralized C. foused D. food assistance
A
The effect of an intervention on the health and well-being of an individual or population is referred to as: A. diagnosis B. health outcome C. reliability D. none of these
A
What items can be purchased with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program? A. Garden seeds B. Vitamins C. Ready-to-eat hot foods D. Cleaning supplies
A
What two agencies sanction and oversee most nutrition programs at the federal level? A. DHHS and USDA B. USDA and FDA C. DHHS and NIH D. NH and FDA
A
Which of the components for a SMART objective is missing from this objective: "By August 2020, increase the amount of fruit consumed by preschoolers"? A. specific B. measurable C. time-frame D. achievable
A
Which of the following are included in the methods section of a grant proposal? A. All of these B. Describes and justifies the procedures for accomplishing study objectives C. Explains why the project is likely to work and how the objectives will be achieved D. Describes an evaluation plan, participants and time frame of activities
A
Which of the following behaviors is NOT a focus of the BRFSS survey? A. not consuming enough dairy B. using tobacco and alcohol C. being overweight D. not eating enough fruits and vegetables
A
Which of the following is NOT a key benefit of WIC? A. Assistance with child care B. Checks or vouchers for supplemental foods C. Referrals to health care services D. Nutrition education
A
Which of the following is an example of a Level III intervention? A. Placing a higher tax on high-fat foods B. Creating a website for issues related to women's health C. Creating a website for issues related to women's health D. Conducting a "heart smart" cooking program
A
Which of the following is not a health measurement taken during NHANES testing? A. protein in the urine B. fitness test C. physician's exam D. bone density
A
Which of the following is not a public policy priority issue for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? A. increased funding for WIC C. child nutrition D. aging
A
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
A
Which of the following statements is true? A. Nutrition and consumer education may be one of the keys to improving household food security status. B. The prevalence of food insecurity in rural households exceeds that in the inner city. C. Having a garden does not appear to be related to food security for those living in rural areas. D. The availability of community transportation systems has no effect on food security.
A
Which of the following would be considered a relatively low priority when ranking problems or needs identified through a community assessment? A. rare health/nutrition problems B. serious health/nutrition problems C. problems affecting mother and child that can be easily prevented D. a health/nutritional problem who frequency is increasing
A
which of the Which of the following is NOT a source of qualitative data about the community? A. key informant interviews B. focus groups C. vital statistics D. observations
A
A program, such as a nutrition education program, is:
A course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem.
A Request for Proposals A. is also referred to as a DFA B. invites grant seekers to submit proposals C. all of these D. tends to be very specific about the activities that the grant recipient must engage in
B
A company's policy to promote heart-healthy, high-fiber foods by offering them frequently in the company's cafeteria is an example of an intervention intended to _____. A. build awareness B. create a supportive environment C. maintain behavior change D. change lifestyle
B
A literature review in preparation for a grant proposal might reveal which of the following? A. The focus should be altered. B. All of these C. The idea is too narrow or not inclusive enough. D. Someone else has already completed what was being proposed.
B
After a bill is introduced in either body of Congress, the bill is sent A. to the systemic agenda B. to a committee C. to the President D. from the House to the Senate or vice versa
B
Characteristics of successful grant writers include all of the following except they A. follow the guidelines, forms, and formats exactly. B. write a proposal before selecting a grant sponsor. C. write the proposal using terminology familiar to the reviewers. D. sometimes experience failure.
B
During which step of the grant writing process do you generate ideas, describe goals, and identify funding sources? A. building the grant proposal B. laying the foundation C. reviewing the grant proposal D. assembling the final product
B
Households in which the child's portion size was lessened or one or more of the household members did not eat regularly are categorized as having A. marginal food security. B. very low food secutiry C. low food security. D. high food security.
B
Medical nutrition therapy for which disease state is currently reimbursed by Medicare A. obesity B. diabetes C. hypertension C. pre-diabetes
B
Once a bill has been sent from the Congress to the President, the President may A. All of these B. sign it into law, at which point it becomes an act. C. veto it, which means it cannot become law. D. allow it to become law without his signature, at which point it is given an "H.R." or "S." designation.
B
Once an idea for a grant proposal is formulated, the next step is to A. generate a research question B. review the literature C. identify a learning theory D. gather baseline data
B
Participation rates for group education sessions tend to be _____ participation in a stand-alone presentation, such as a newsletter or brochure. A. equal to B. lower than C. higher than
B
The National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program is operated by A. the MHFA B. the DHHS C. the Center for Disease Control and Prevention D. all of these
B
The _____ helps the grant sponsor to determine the number of proposals they will be receiving for review. A. transmittal letter B. letter of intent C. letter of review D. cover letter
B
The concept of food security includes five components. Which of the following is NOT one of the components? A. Quantity: Is there access to a sufficient quantity of food? B. All of these are components of food security C. Social: Are the methods of acquiring food socially acceptable? D. Quality: Is food nutritionally adequate? Psychological: Do the type and quantity of food alleviate anxiety, lack of choice, and feelings of deprivation?
B
The following is an example of which type of objective: "By the year 2020, reduce iron deficiency to less than 5% among low-income children under 2 years"? A. essential B. outcome C. structure D. process
B
The overall mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to: A. reduce hunger in America and in other parts of the world. B. promote, protect, and advance the nation's physical and mental health. C. support the production of agriculture. D. ensure a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply.
B
The second step in the program planning process is to A. Review the results of the community needs assessment B. Define program goals and objectives C. Identify funding sources D.Define the management system
B
The statement below illustrates one of the characteristics of a sound measurement choice. Which characteristic is it? "During the pilot study, the three trained observers and the project director will simultaneously observe the same individuals." A. validity B. reliability C. justifiability D. feasibility
B
When developing a budget, both direct and indirect costs need to be determined. An example of an indirect cost of a program might be A. Equipment costs. B. Utilities. C. Travel costs. D. Salaries.
B
When reviewing the literature for supporting evidence, one should review documents for at least the past _____ years. A. 3 B. 5 C. 4 D. 2
B
Where can you find mortality statistics? (stats about the number of deaths from a particular disease) A. state department of transportation B. state health departments C. US department of agriculture D. elderly nutrition program
B
Which of the following nutrients has/have been classified as current public health issues as demonstrated by several nutrition surveys? A. all of these B. iron C. thiamin D. none of these
B
Which of the following serves as the foundation for all work in community nutrition related to health promotion and disease prevention? A. USDA's MyPlate B. Healthy People 2020 C. Healthy Eating Index D. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
B
Which of the following should be avoided when issuing a press release to the media? A. Keeping the content of the release brief B. Writing the release in first person C. Sending a fact sheet to accompany the release D. Making a strong opening statement
B
Which of the following statements regarding evaluation is false? A. Evaluation is fundamental to every step of community assessment and program planning. B. Evaluation is necessary only at one point in time during the program. C. The purpose and scope of an evaluation can vary from program to program. D. Evaluation findings can alert policy makers to the need for expanding services.
B
Which type of evaluation occurs at the end of a program to document its success and the extent to which project objectives were achieved? A. process B. summative C. impact D. formative
B
_____ is the process in which people concerned about an issue work to bring the issue to the attention of government officials. A. policy adoption B. agenda setting C. policy making D. entitlement
B
hich of the following is the number one contributor to homelessness? A. Addiction to alcohol or drugs B. Unemployment C. Physical disability D. Mental illness
B
the grant narrative includes A. an abstract B. a needs statement C. a transmittal letter D. a reviewer's evaluation guide sheet
B
which of the following national surveys is/are used most frequently to assess obesity data for Americans?
BRFSS and NHANES
A(n) _____ defines the scope of a program and sets a maximum or ceiling on how much money can be spent on it. A. appropriation B. budget overlay C. authorization D. budget authority
C
After a bill has been introduced in Congress, the bill is published in the A. Federal Register B. Code of Federal Regulations C. Congressional Record D. White House Journal
C
Characteristics of program objectives include all of the following except: A. they are statements of outcomes and activities B. they use strong verbs such as increase or reduce C. they are broad statements of what the activity is expected to accomplish D. they determine the type of data collected
C
Eligibility and allotments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are based on all of the following except A. assets B. household size C. age D. income
C
The NHANES III assessed dietary intakes of its participants by using A. all of these B. food frequency C. 3-day food records D. 12-hour recalls
C
The _____ is the dietary interview component of the current NHANES program. A. Youth Risk Behavior Survey B. Diet and Health Knowledge Survey C. What We Eat in America Survey D. Total Diet Survey
C
The bill authorizing the WIC supplemental feeding program became Public Law 92-433. The numbers 92-433 stand for: A. bill number 433, approved by a margin of 92. B. bill number 92, enacted by the 433rd Congress. C. bill number 433, enacted by the 92nd Congress. D. bill number 92, approved by 433 votes.
C
The condition of the population's or individual's health as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients and non-nutrients is called A. health status B. community needs assessment C. nutritional status D. nutritional needs assessment
C
The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is to: A. set the parameters of the assessment B. collect data C. define the nutritional problem D. analyze and interpret data
C
The first step in the policy cycle is A. formulation of alternatives B. policy adoption C. problem definition and agenda setting D. policy implementation
C
The following is an example of which type of objective: "Each community nutritionist will conduct two nutrition lectures per week over the course of a three-month period"? A. outcome B. input C. process D. structure
C
The most compelling single reason for hunger is A. alcoholism B. health problems of old age C. poverty D. mental illness
C
The primary purpose of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program is to A. provide health care to the community. B. educate the public about nutrition issues. C. obtain information needed to ensure the population's adequate nutrition. D. establish Dietary Reference Intakes.
C
The type of data required in needs assessments depends on all of the following except: A. purpose B. goals C. source of funding D. objectives
C
What is true of direct costs related to a budget for a grant. A. Direct costs include administrative and facilities costs such as electric, internet, and water B. Direct costs are concrete project expenses that are considered line items C. Direct costs include facility costs and line items D. All of these
C
What type of objective is the following: "The community nutritionist will develop a series of 9 nutrition lessons related to low-fat cooking"? A. outcome B. input C. process D. structure
C
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? A. using tobacco and alcohol B. not getting medical services known to save lives C. eating a high-fiber, low-fat diet D. not getting enough physical activity
C
Which of the following does NOT affect food availability? A. the community's geography and climate B. type of food storage systems available C. language spoken at home D. available transportation
C
Which of the following goal-related questions is well-written? A. Are women who participate in WIC better nourished?\ B. Does nutrition education change people's food pattern? C. Is regular participation in the Older Americans Nutrition Program associated with increased quality of life for older adults? D. Do Nutrition Facts labels help people eat better diets?
C
Which of the following has not been identified as a cause of hunger in the United States? A. Substance abuse B. Lack of knowledge about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program C. Increase in the senior population D. Mental health issues
C
Which of the following is NOT a component of a community? A. a location in space B. shared value system C. all of these are components D. social interactions
C
Which of the following is not an entitlement program? A. School Breakfast Program B. School Lunch Program C. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) D. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
C
Which of the following is not characteristic of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? A. They emphasize calorie control. B. They emphasize variety. C. They apply to a single meal or food. D. They include general guidelines for physical activity.
C
Which of the following result from a community needs assessment should be given highest priority? A. fetal alcohol prevention, which is promoted well by the local YMCA B. iron-deficiency anemia, which is on the decline in your target population C. Obesity, which affects 80% of your target population D. All of these should be a high priority
C
Which of the following would provide quantitative informations/statistics about the health of the community? A. observation of the target population in the community setting B. talking with individuals within the community who know the population well C. data from CDC's Morbidity and Mortality weekly D. key informants
C
Which section of the grant proposal should provide sufficient detail about how the grant seeker will measure the outcomes or impact of the project? A. needs assessment B. abstract C. study design D. budget
C
Within the logic model,_____ are the ultimate goals A. external factors B. outputs C. outcomes D. inputs
C
________ evaluation focuses on program activities rather than outcomes. A. essential B. structure C. process D. outcome
C
which is not an entitlement? A. Social Security benefits B. Agricultural subsidies C. Funding for elderly nutrition programs D. Medicare benefits
C
"Good Food for Good Health" is an example of a A. key theme B. none of these C. marketing plan D. tag line
D
A set of nationwide guidelines that specify how the nutritional needs of the population will be met is A. food disappearance data B. nutrition assessment nutrition screening D. a national nutrition policy
D
As newcomer to town, where might you find information regarding existing community services and programs related to nutrition? A. government agencies B. local hospital or wellness clinics C. yellow pages/internet search D. all of these
D
Characteristics of goals include all of the following except that they A. Provide a general direction for the program. B. Are broad statements of desired changes. C. Are defined during the second step in the program planning process. D. Are specific, measurable actions to be completed.
D
Evaluation can be used to A. Justify the program's need for a greater budget. B. Document the program's progress. C. Improve the effectiveness of the program. D. All of these
D
For which of the following Healthy People 2010 targets was there some improvement? A. obesity prevalence B. whole grain intake C. food security D. calcium intake
D
Grant reviewers form their initial impression of a project from the A. writers' credentials B. goals and objectives C. needs statement D. abstract
D
In the United States, policy is formulated by which branch(es) of the federal government? A. legislative B. executive C. judicial D. all of these
D
In which phase of the policy-making process are tools/instruments for dealing with the problem chosen? A. problem definition and agenda setting B. policy termination C. formulation of alternatives D. policy adoption
D
Interventions that help increase awareness are successful in helping to change all of the following except A. attitudes B. knowledge C. beliefs D. behavior
D
Major approaches to community nutritional needs assessment include A. evaluating existing resources B. evaluating the nutritional status of community C. examining the needs of the community D. all of the above
D
Many grant sponsors place more emphasis on which part of the proposal than on other parts? A. transmittal letter B. needs assessment C. letter of intent D. project description
D
One of the key recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines is: "Reduce daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day." This could be translated into a food-specific behavior such as: A. Be able to read food product labels. B. Choose whole, fresh foods instead of processed foods. C. Know how to adapt recipes. D. All of these
D
Specific goals of a community nutritional needs assessment might include A. identification of existing available nutrition services B. identification of target groups at risk C. planning appropriate action for improving nutrition status D. all of above
D
The NHANES series A. uses a sample that is not representative of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population. B. uses a sample that has not had a good response rate. C. is poorly designed and is in need of revision. D. influenced the development of the CDC Growth Charts in 2000.
D
The Older Americans Act Nutrition Program provides all of the following except A. nutrition education. B. opportunities for social interaction. C. low-cost, nutritious food. D. vouchers to use to purchase foods in the grocery store.
D
The USDA agency responsible for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the A. National Institutes of Health B. Food Safety and Inspection Service C. Health Resources and Services Administration D. Food and Nutrition Service
D
The ___ is a network of volunteers and local charities that maintains directories of local community services (including nutrition) and programs. A. American Red Cross B.Center of Disease Control and Prevention C. Combined Health Information database D. The United Way of America
D
The federal fiscal year runs from A. July 1 to June 30 B. September 1 to August 31 C. January 1 to December 31 D. October 1 to September 30
D
The nation's first comprehensive nutrition survey was the A. NHANES I. B. Total Diet Study. C. CSFII D. Ten-State Nutrition Survey
D
The term used to describe the interconnected web of human knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that are learned and transmitted to later generations is called: A. lifestyle B. ethnicity C. race D. culture
D
Which is the most creative phase of the policy-making process? A. Policy termination B. Problem definition and agenda setting C. Policy adoption D. Formulation of alternatives
D
Which of the following are not demographic data? A. age and gender B. age and socioeconomic status C. marital status and living arrangements D. all of these are demographic data
D
Which of the following is an appropriate method of communicating with elected officials? A. lobbying B. sending an e-mail C. sending a letter D. all of these are appropriate methods D. making a telephone call
D
Which of the following is an example of a goal? A. non of these are goals B. decrease the number of women being diagnoses with osteoporosis by 10% C. increase the consumption of dairy products to the equivalent of 3 cups daily D. increase women's awareness of osteoporosis
D
Which of the following persons would probably not be a key informant? A. the mayor B. administrator of the local senior center C. priest at the local church D. a newly hired CEO of a local manufacturing company
D
Which of the following provides the background information needed to write a compelling needs statement for a grant proposal? A. collaborators B. grant sponsor C. census data D. literature search
D
Which of the following surveys uses clinical, anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data to assess the nutrition status of Americans? A. Nationwide Food Consumption Surveys B. American Epidemiological Survey C. Ten-state Nutrition Survey D. National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys
D
Which of the following would not be an appropriate purpose for a community needs assessment? A. Determine whether existing resources and programs meet the community nutritional needs B. Identify groups within the community who are at risk nutritionally C. Tailor a program to a specific population D. Evaluate the level of power held by the community governance officials
D
Which program was designed to reduce the level of government-held surplus commodities while supplementing the diets of low-income needy persons, including elderly people, through provision of commodity foods to food banks?
Emergency Food Assistance Program
Children whose families participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are automatically eligible to receive free meals in the _____.
National School Lunch Program
Examples of medically-based risks in determining eligibility for participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children include all of the following except
Overweight
Food vouchers for supplemental foods provided as part of the WIC program are designed to provide all of the following specific nutrients except
Riboflavin
_____ is an optional program for states intended to improve the likelihood that program participants will make healthful choices within a limited budget and choose active lifestyles consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
SNAP-ED
Which of the following is accurate regarding the overarching goals of Healthy People 2020?
They target health determinants (factors) that can be influenced by institutional practices, such as disparities in health care.
A visit to the local grocery store where the target population shops can help you learn more about the population's food consumption, shopping practices and access to certain food items.
True
The extent of a community assessment will vary depending on the scope of the assessment and its target audience.
True
which of the following is not part of the "built environment"
after-school programming for at-risk children
Which of the following is an example of a way in which a community nutritionist might be involved in public policy?
all of above
which of the following environmental factors has not been linked to obesity?
availability of interactive video games, such as the Wii or X-box
______ is the largest influence on energy expenditure
basal metabolic rate
Regardless of the community setting or target audience, the number one desired outcome of any community nutrition program is:
behavior change
overweight in adults is defined as a BMI of
between 25 and 29.9
overweight in children is defined as having a BMI
between the 85th and 95th percentile on the CDC growth chart
_______, or body fat distributed around the abdomen, is more highly associated with metabolic disturbances and health problems
central obesity
Attending a heart-healthy cooking class would be an example of an intervention at the secondary level.
false
Evaluation of a public policy needs to occur after the policy has been terminated.
false
Food group plans promoted in the first half of the 20th century focused on limiting of key nutrients, such as fat and sodium.
false
The purpose of policy termination is to determine whether a program is achieving its stated goals and reaching its intended audience.
false
Using the Internet and other media sources is not an appropriate method of building community awareness of an issue.
false
extremely obese is the same as obese
false
nutrition education and knowledge alone is enough to create behavior change
false
The aging population will increase demands on which of the following services?
food assistance programs, home health care services, health care services
obesity in adults is defined as a BMI
greater than 30
recent research indicates that breastfed babies are______ likely to be overweight as compared with formula-fed babies
less
Community nutritionists participating in health screenings at local health fairs is an example of a _____ intervention. what level
level I
Providing company incentives for employees to join local fitness clubs is an example of a _____ intervention. what level
level II
Enforcing a school policy that restricts access to candy and soft drink machines is an example of a _____ intervention. what level
level III
A course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem.
policy
Focuses on protecting and promoting people's health through the actions of society.
public health
_____ may or may not be registered and/or licensed dietitians, and provide nutrition services through government agencies.
public health nutritionsists
Associated with an increased probability of acquiring a disease
risk factor
A dietitian is involved in screening women to determine if they are at risk for osteoporosis. This is an example of what level of prevention?
secondary
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. Is Mary's job is an example of a public health nutritionist or a community nutritionist? Explain.
she is a public health nutritionist because she has a solid background in nutrition science and she's a license. the most important thing is she focus on normal health.
Mary is a newly graduated registered and licensed dietitian who will begin her career as a dietitian at the outpatient clinic at the local hospital in a small, rural Midwest community. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for a case load of 300 clients within her county. Define the community in which Mary will be providing nutrition interventions.
small rural midwest community, the hospital outpatient clinic, low-income populatiosn
which region of the United States has the highest rate for obesity in children
south
self-report weight and height are classified as______ measures.
subjective
Regardless of the community setting or target audience, community nutrition programs have one desired outcome, which is _____.
to promote behavior change
A child's growth and cognitive development are not negatively impacted when living in a food insecure household.
true
A well-written grant proposal is written in active voice.
true
Although Americans are well nourished, they are also generally over-fat, under-exercised, and also have some extent of nutritional deficiencies.
true
As society becomes more ethnically diverse, more knowledge of health beliefs, cultural foods, and values is needed.
true
Attendance at a local health fair would be a Level II intervention strategy.
true
Before a problem can be addressed, a majority of people must be convinced that it is public issue.
true
Even with the abundance of research that has been conducted, there is still a considerable gap between current nutrition recommendations and consumers' practices.
true
Food insecurity rates are higher than average in households with children that are headed by a single mom.
true
Grant proposal preparation begins with an idea
true
Nongovernment, nonprofit health organizations issue dietary recommendations.
true
Over 16.2 million children lived in food insecure households in 2010.
true
Signs of collaboration in writing and implementing a grant will enhance the grant proposal.
true
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.
true
Tertiary prevention aims to treat and rehabilitate people who have experienced an illness or injury.
true
The community nutritionist who is active within the community will more easily identify the key informants within that community.
true
The overall purpose of the community analysis and diagnosis is to get a better understanding of how the community functions and how it addresses public health and nutritional needs of its citizens.
true
The purpose of evaluation is to determine whether or not a program accomplished what it was designed to accomplish.
true
The purpose of the literature review is to help grant seekers to assess the value of an idea and adjust its focus to more clearly describe their goals.
true
When a community needs assessment identifies a gap in services, a new program might be developed to fill the gap.
true
excessive body weight in children is associated with increased morbidity and mortality just as in adults
true
if agricultural technology-which enables large-scale production of highly processed foods- is determined to be a major factor driving the trend toward increases in obesity, then economic incentives (fresh fruit and vegetable program, subsidized healthy employee meals in the cafeteria, and farm to school programs) rather than nutrition education alone, may be increasingly important
true
the expansion of large portions of snack items and fast foods has been seen to parallel the increase in childhood obesity
true
the modern eating and exercise environmental that contributes to obesity, which includes food and technology innovations that contribute to increases in sedentary activity and decreases in physical activity, is known as a "toxic environment"
true
The largest single ethnic group participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is
white
