Nutrition Chapters 10

The triad of variables that influences malnutrition is:

agent, host, and environment.

Low-income families who struggle to obtain enough food have an increased risk of:

foodborne illness resulting from use of unsafe food.

The food group that provides most fiber and phytochemicals is:

fruits and veggies

The National School Lunch Program provides free or moderate-cost meals to children from families who:

meet federal poverty guidelines.

An example of an entitlement program is:

the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

International agencies that help provide long-term solutions to eliminate hunger include

the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Public Health Focuses on:

the health of the population

The first ingredient listed on a food label is:

the one present in the greatest amount.

The least expensive forms of breakfast cereal are usually:

those sold in bulk

An important last step in conducting a community nutrition program is:

valuating results for use in future planning.

The eligibility requirement that must be met to participate in a congregate meals program or a home-delivered meals program is:

60 years of age or older

Questions to identify food insecurity include:

In the last 12 months, did you ever run out of food and have no money to purchase food?

Food banks are least likely to have foods that are good sources of:

Vitamin C

Evidence of client learning involves

a change in behavior

An example of a community nutrition program would be

a school-based program to increase intake of whole grains.

It is easier to make good food choices if individuals avoid shopping when they:

are hungry

Three key concepts included in the total diet approach to improving nutrient intake are:

balance, variety, and moderation.

The type of cheese that usually provides the best buy is:

bar or brick of cheddar cheese.

Major concerns in the area of public health nutrition include:

diseases related to deficiencies and affluence

Factors that may increase food costs include:

eating meals away from home.

Some of the main factors that influence family food costs include family income, family social obligations, and the number of:

family members at home

A cost-conscious shopper can often find nutritious food for less money at:

farmer's markets

One way to make learning effective is to:

find out what the learner already knows and build on this knowledge.

Entitlement programs include:

he Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

A main feature of the health belief model for how education impacts behavior is that:

health behaviors are based on how people perceive their vulnerability to a particular disease or condition.

factors that increase the risk of malnutrition include:

heavy physical labor

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides electronic transfer cards that can be used to buy food by:

individuals and households with incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty level.

Families with limited resources have a high prevalence of obesity, partly because:

inexpensive foods tend to be energy-dense foods.

Ground meat should not be stored in the refrigerator for longer than 1 or 2 days because:

it has a high surface area exposed to potential pathogens.

The Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutritious foods to:

low-income women who are pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding and their children younger than age 5 who are at nutritional risk.

Older adults may have limited access to reasonably priced food because they:

may not be able to drive to a larger grocery store

Malnutrition and food insecurities in early childhood contribute to:

obesity in adulthood

A client who has been authorized to participate in the home-delivered meals program will receive at least:

one nutritious meal 5 days a week

The factor that is likely to contribute most to improving a client's motivation to learn is:

perceived usefulness of the information

An example of a whole grain snack is:

popcorn

The stage of change in which an individual is getting ready to commit to change is:

preparation

Legumes provide inexpensive sources of:

protein and fiber.

The form of rice that is usually most economical is:

regular rice

Grading of canned fruits and vegetables is based on:

shape and size of the pieces.

The application of commercial marketing strategies to programs that address social and health issues is called:

social marketing

The shell color of an egg is determined by the:

species of the poultry.

The suggestion that is likely to contribute most to controlling family food costs is

sticking to a written shopping list.

An effective tool for educating consumers about food shopping decisions is:

supermarket tours.

The USDA food plan used to calculate the dollar value of SNAP benefits an individual or family receives is the:

thrifty food plan.

Public health nutritionists use social marketing:

to apply commercial marketing strategies to the development of educational and public health programs.

The best time to buy affordable fresh fruits and vegetables is:

when they are in season

Groups at high risk for malnutrition include:

young children in low-income families.