Exam 5: Program Planning for Success

Evaluation is the use of scientific methods to judge and improve the planning, monitoring, effectiveness, and efficiency of health, nutrition, and other human service programs.

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What are the four components of a well-written objective? Why is each component important?

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An objective has four components: (1) the action or activity to be undertaken, (2) the target population, (3) an indication of how success will be measured or evaluated, and (4) the time frame in which the objective will be met. Each component is important because they further clarify the program goal, and ultimately lead to a successful intervention. Well-written objectives aid in conducting the components of the program's evaluation plan.

Differentiate between cost-benefit analysis and a cost-effectiveness analysis.

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A cost-benefit analysis estimates both the tangible and intangible benefits of a program and the direct and indirect costs of implementing the program. Unlike a cost-benefit analysis, which reduces a program's benefits and costs to a common monetary unit, a cost-effectiveness analysis relates the effectiveness of reaching the program's goals to the monetary value of the resources going into the program.

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Measurable activities surrounding the budget, staffing, and management systems of program activities

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Question 4

Discuss the differences among the varying types of evaluation.

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Match the section of a final evaluation report in the right column with its description in the left column. Options may be used more than once. -The findings that are interpreted to see if the program caused the achievement of the objectives

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State one overall program goal and two learning objectives for the program.

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Question 7

In terms of SMART objectives for programming planning, the "M" stands for ____.

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Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Measurable activities carried out by team members in implementing a program

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Question 9

A(n) ____ evaluation is used to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal resources needed to deliver the program.

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Question 10

In the context of program planning, the question "how will we know that change has occurred" corresponds to which SMART objective?

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Question 11

A brochure on the dangers of smoking during pregnancy is an example of a ____ intervention.

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Question 12

Within the nutrition care process and model, passing out food vouchers and meals or snacks would fall into which category of nutrition intervention?

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Question 13

What is a SMART objective?

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Question 14

Describe the six factors that can trigger program planning.

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Question 15

Before developing or modifying a program, a community nutritionist should first review their organization's mission statement.

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Match the section of a final evaluation report in the right column with its description in the left column. Options may be used more than once. -Brief overview of the evaluation, not to exceed 1-2 pages

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Question 17

A company providing incentives for employees to join local fitness clubs is an example of a ____ intervention.

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Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A measure of program activities or efforts-that is, how a program is implemented

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Question 19

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -The measurable determination of the value or degree of success in achieving specific objectives

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Evaluation is the use of scientific methods to judge and improve the planning, monitoring, effectiveness, and efficiency of health, nutrition, and other human service programs.

What are the four components of a well-written objective? Why is each component important?

Differentiate between cost-benefit analysis and a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Measurable activities surrounding the budget, staffing, and management systems of program activities

Discuss the differences among the varying types of evaluation.

Match the section of a final evaluation report in the right column with its description in the left column. Options may be used more than once. -The findings that are interpreted to see if the program caused the achievement of the objectives

State one overall program goal and two learning objectives for the program.

In terms of SMART objectives for programming planning, the "M" stands for ____.

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Measurable activities carried out by team members in implementing a program

A(n) ____ evaluation is used to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal resources needed to deliver the program.

In the context of program planning, the question "how will we know that change has occurred" corresponds to which SMART objective?

A brochure on the dangers of smoking during pregnancy is an example of a ____ intervention.

Within the nutrition care process and model, passing out food vouchers and meals or snacks would fall into which category of nutrition intervention?

What is a SMART objective?

Describe the six factors that can trigger program planning.

Before developing or modifying a program, a community nutritionist should first review their organization's mission statement.

Match the section of a final evaluation report in the right column with its description in the left column. Options may be used more than once. -Brief overview of the evaluation, not to exceed 1-2 pages

A company providing incentives for employees to join local fitness clubs is an example of a ____ intervention.

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A measure of program activities or efforts-that is, how a program is implemented

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -The measurable determination of the value or degree of success in achieving specific objectives

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

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 5: Program Planning for Success

Evaluation is the use of scientific methods to judge and improve the planning, monitoring, effectiveness, and efficiency of health, nutrition, and other human service programs.

What are the four components of a well-written objective? Why is each component important?

Differentiate between cost-benefit analysis and a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​Measurable activities surrounding the budget, staffing, and management systems of program activities

Discuss the differences among the varying types of evaluation.

​Match the section of a final evaluation report in the right column with its description in the left column. Options may be used more than once. -​The findings that are interpreted to see if the program caused the achievement of the objectives

State one overall program goal and two learning objectives for the program.

In terms of SMART objectives for programming planning, the "M" stands for ____.

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Measurable activities carried out by team members in implementing a program

A(n) ____ evaluation is used to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal resources needed to deliver the program.

In the context of program planning, the question "how will we know that change has occurred" corresponds to which SMART objective?

A brochure on the dangers of smoking during pregnancy is an example of a ____ intervention.

Within the nutrition care process and model, passing out food vouchers and meals or snacks would fall into which category of nutrition intervention?

What is a SMART objective?

Describe the six factors that can trigger program planning.

Before developing or modifying a program, a community nutritionist should first review their organization's mission statement.

​Match the section of a final evaluation report in the right column with its description in the left column. Options may be used more than once. -​Brief overview of the evaluation, not to exceed 1-2 pages

A company providing incentives for employees to join local fitness clubs is an example of a ____ intervention.

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​A measure of program activities or efforts-that is, how a program is implemented

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​The measurable determination of the value or degree of success in achieving specific objectives

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

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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Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Measurable activities surrounding the budget, staffing, and management systems of program activities

Match the section of a final evaluation report in the right column with its description in the left column. Options may be used more than once. -The findings that are interpreted to see if the program caused the achievement of the objectives

Match the section of a final evaluation report in the right column with its description in the left column. Options may be used more than once. -Brief overview of the evaluation, not to exceed 1-2 pages

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A measure of program activities or efforts-that is, how a program is implemented

Match the definitions in the left column with the terms in the right column. Options will only be used once. -The measurable determination of the value or degree of success in achieving specific objectives