Question 1

Immediate steps a community nutritionist may take to reduce obesity rates include ____.

Accepted Answer

A) discouraging health care professionals from measuring and tracking BMI of their patients 
B) writing to state legislators or members of Congress regarding upcoming obesity-related legislation 
C)  decreasing farm-to-school and farm-to-work programs 
D)  implementing taxation policies at the locally owned grocery store 
A) discouraging health care professionals from measuring and tracking BMI of their patients 
B) writing to state legislators or members of Congress regarding upcoming obesity-related legislation 
C)  decreasing farm-to-school and farm-to-work programs 
D)  implementing taxation policies at the locally owned grocery store

Question 2

Of these areas of improvement, which one area do you believe would be hardest to address?

Accepted Answer

To provide a comprehensive answer to the

Question 3

What happened when Mexico passed a soda tax that was equivalent to a 10% price increase?

Accepted Answer

A) There was a paradoxical increase in soda consumption across the nation. 
B) Only relatively wealthy households had a decrease in soda consumption. 
C)  Only households in which wage-earners were relatively well-educated decreased soda consumption. 
D)  The greatest decrease in consumption occurred in the most vulnerable, low-income households. 
A) There was a paradoxical increase in soda consumption across the nation. 
B) Only relatively wealthy households had a decrease in soda consumption. 
C)  Only households in which wage-earners were relatively well-educated decreased soda consumption. 
D)  The greatest decrease in consumption occurred in the most vulnerable, low-income households.

Question 4

​Discuss the postulated relationship between sleep duration and obesity.

Accepted Answer

Epidemiological studies in both children

Question 5

The USDA oversees deceptive marketing of foods and food-related products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the research, parents are reported as "gatekeepers" for children's eating and physical activity behaviors. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A gatekeeper is one who contro

Question 7

​Discuss public health intervention strategies for the treatment of obesity and overweight among adults.

Accepted Answer

In public health applications, intervent

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Efforts to control obesity at the public policy level in the United States are ____.

Accepted Answer

A) in need of improvement 
B) sufficient 
C)  over-funded 
D)  successful 
A) in need of improvement 
B) sufficient 
C)  over-funded 
D)  successful

Question 10

Mexican-Americans have a higher prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome than whites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ____ developed the Healthy Eating Index.

Accepted Answer

A) Food and Drug Administration 
B) Federal Trade Commission 
C)  Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
A) Food and Drug Administration 
B) Federal Trade Commission 
C)  Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 12

Overweight in adults is defined as a BMI ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​less than 24 
B) ​between 25 and 29.9 
C)  ​greater than 30 
D)  ​between 25 and 35 
A) ​less than 24 
B) ​between 25 and 29.9 
C)  ​greater than 30 
D)  ​between 25 and 35

Question 13

​Match the obesity-related legislation introduced in the 114S1U1P1thS1S1P0 Congress in the right column with its description in the left column. Options will only be used once.
-​Expands a current USDA Farm to School Grant program to include more eligible school entities (such as preschools) as well as increasing access among tribal schools to farm-fresh and traditional foods

Accepted Answer

A) ​Farm to School Act of 2015 
B) ​Community Parks Revitalization Act 
C) ​FIT Kids Act 
D) ​Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2015 
E) ​Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2015
F)​Healthy Kids Outdoors Act of 2015
G)​Expanding Nutrition's Role in Curricula and Healthcare Act 
A) ​Farm to School Act of 2015 
B) ​Community Parks Revitalization Act 
C) ​FIT Kids Act 
D) ​Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2015 
E) ​Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2015
F)​Healthy Kids Outdoors Act of 2015
G)​Expanding Nutrition's Role in Curricula and Healthcare Act

Question 14

Consumption of energy-dense nuts is associated with weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Policy recommendations for reducing obesity in Latino communities include _____.

Accepted Answer

A) having grant criteria related to equity 
B) using peer leaders and community advocates 
C)  improving zoning rules to encourage grocery store openings 
D)  allowing community members to use playgrounds and fields when schools are not in session 
A) having grant criteria related to equity 
B) using peer leaders and community advocates 
C)  improving zoning rules to encourage grocery store openings 
D)  allowing community members to use playgrounds and fields when schools are not in session

Question 16

More effective worksite-based interventions include____.

Accepted Answer

A) financial penalties for NOT participating 
B) linking salary to health status 
C)  behavioral modification strategies 
D)  providing catered meals for those who wish to lose weight 
A) financial penalties for NOT participating 
B) linking salary to health status 
C)  behavioral modification strategies 
D)  providing catered meals for those who wish to lose weight

Question 17

Excessive body weight in children is associated with increased morbidity and mortality just as in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Physical activity data trends are not as clear as those related to energy intake due to a lack of adequate surveillance activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An Obesogenic environment is one that promotes excessive weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

​Match the program in the left column with its government sponsor in the right column. Options may be used more than once.
-​Healthier US School Challenge

Accepted Answer

A) ​Division of Adolescent and School Health 
B) ​CDC 
C) ​Department of Transportation 
D) ​Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity 
E) ​White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity
F)​USDA 
A) ​Division of Adolescent and School Health 
B) ​CDC 
C) ​Department of Transportation 
D) ​Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity 
E) ​White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity
F)​USDA

Immediate steps a community nutritionist may take to reduce obesity rates include ____.

Of these areas of improvement, which one area do you believe would be hardest to address?

What happened when Mexico passed a soda tax that was equivalent to a 10% price increase?

Discuss the postulated relationship between sleep duration and obesity.

The USDA oversees deceptive marketing of foods and food-related products.

In the research, parents are reported as "gatekeepers" for children's eating and physical activity behaviors. What does this mean?

Discuss public health intervention strategies for the treatment of obesity and overweight among adults.

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

Efforts to control obesity at the public policy level in the United States are ____.

Mexican-Americans have a higher prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome than whites.

The ____ developed the Healthy Eating Index.

Overweight in adults is defined as a BMI ____.

Consumption of energy-dense nuts is associated with weight gain.

Policy recommendations for reducing obesity in Latino communities include _____.

More effective worksite-based interventions include____.

Excessive body weight in children is associated with increased morbidity and mortality just as in adults.

Physical activity data trends are not as clear as those related to energy intake due to a lack of adequate surveillance activities.

An Obesogenic environment is one that promotes excessive weight gain.

Match the program in the left column with its government sponsor in the right column. Options may be used more than once. -Healthier US School Challenge

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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Exam 8: Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Immediate steps a community nutritionist may take to reduce obesity rates include ____.

Of these areas of improvement, which one area do you believe would be hardest to address?

What happened when Mexico passed a soda tax that was equivalent to a 10% price increase?

​Discuss the postulated relationship between sleep duration and obesity.

The USDA oversees deceptive marketing of foods and food-related products.

In the research, parents are reported as "gatekeepers" for children's eating and physical activity behaviors. What does this mean?

​Discuss public health intervention strategies for the treatment of obesity and overweight among adults.

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

Efforts to control obesity at the public policy level in the United States are ____.

Mexican-Americans have a higher prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome than whites.

The ____ developed the Healthy Eating Index.

Overweight in adults is defined as a BMI ____.

Consumption of energy-dense nuts is associated with weight gain.

Policy recommendations for reducing obesity in Latino communities include _____.

More effective worksite-based interventions include____.

Excessive body weight in children is associated with increased morbidity and mortality just as in adults.

Physical activity data trends are not as clear as those related to energy intake due to a lack of adequate surveillance activities.

An Obesogenic environment is one that promotes excessive weight gain.

​Match the program in the left column with its government sponsor in the right column. Options may be used more than once. -​Healthier US School Challenge

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Discuss the postulated relationship between sleep duration and obesity.

Discuss public health intervention strategies for the treatment of obesity and overweight among adults.

Match the program in the left column with its government sponsor in the right column. Options may be used more than once. -Healthier US School Challenge