Question 1

The first step of the scientific method is hypothesis development and prediction.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which characteristic is associated with the incidence rate of disease development?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​All cases in a single survey are counted. 
B) ​It is measured in a single point in time. 
C)  ​All individuals are examined including cases and non-cases. 
D)  ​It is measured most efficiently in a cohort study. 
A) ​All cases in a single survey are counted. 
B) ​It is measured in a single point in time. 
C)  ​All individuals are examined including cases and non-cases. 
D)  ​It is measured most efficiently in a cohort study.

Question 3

​Food ____ measure the food available for consumption from imports and domestic food production minus the food through exports, waste, or spoilage.

Accepted Answer

A) ​records 
B) ​histories 
C)  ​balance sheets 
D)  ​questionnaires 
A) ​records 
B) ​histories 
C)  ​balance sheets 
D)  ​questionnaires

Question 4

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​
-​A particular instance of a disease or outcome of interest

Accepted Answer

A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets 
A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets

Question 5

Which risk factor for heart disease cannot be changed by lifestyle modifications?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​genetics 
B) ​obesity 
C)  ​high blood pressure 
D)  ​physical activity 
A) ​genetics 
B) ​obesity 
C)  ​high blood pressure 
D)  ​physical activity

Question 6

In an experimental study, investigators examine preventions and treatments for diseases by actively manipulating which groups receive the agent under study.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Methods of assessing household food consumption include ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​records of food wasted, spoiled, or fed to pets 
B) ​records of number of meals eaten at home or away from the home 
C)  ​per capita export data 
D)  ​food disappearance data 
A) ​records of food wasted, spoiled, or fed to pets 
B) ​records of number of meals eaten at home or away from the home 
C)  ​per capita export data 
D)  ​food disappearance data

Question 8

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​
-A well-defined group of people who are studied over a period of time

Accepted Answer

A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets 
A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets

Question 9

_____ bias may occur if study participants are not picked randomly from the population of interest.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Confounding 
B) ​Measurement 
C)  ​Sample 
D)  ​Selection 
A) ​Confounding 
B) ​Measurement 
C)  ​Sample 
D)  ​Selection

Question 10

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​
-The number of new cases of a disease during a specific time period in a defined population​

Accepted Answer

A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets 
A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets

Question 11

Interpreting epidemiologic data involves evaluating the criterion for a causal association and assessing for the presence of bias and the contribution of chance.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Epidemiologic methodology can be used to determine whether syndromes are related to each other or represent distinct conditions.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Dietary recalls are considered the best method of assessing dietary intake for individuals.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast the major strengths and limitations of cohort studies and case-control studies.​

Accepted Answer

A comparison of the major strengths and

Question 15

One of the first applications of epidemiology to nutrition science was Lind's controlled trial investigating the curative effects of citrus fruits on sailors with scurvy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​
-Causes and factors that affect the risk of disease

Accepted Answer

A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets 
A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets

Question 17

Define epidemiology and its relationship to community nutrition.​

Accepted Answer

Epidemiology is the study of the distrib

Question 18

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​
-A type of observational analytic study

Accepted Answer

A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets 
A) ​risk 
B) confounding factor 
C) ​prevalence 
D) ​determinants 
E) ​case
F)​cohort
G)​incidence
H)​case-control study
I)​vital statistics
J)​food balance sheets

Question 19

Match the advantage or disadvantage in the left column with its correct type of study. Items will be used more than once.​
-​Relies on recall or existing records about past exposures

Accepted Answer

A) ​case-control study 
B) ​cohort study 
A) ​case-control study 
B) ​cohort study

Question 20

The investigation of the correlation between fish consumption and breast cancer incidence in humans is an example of a correlation study.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first step of the scientific method is hypothesis development and prediction.

Which characteristic is associated with the incidence rate of disease development?

Food ____ measure the food available for consumption from imports and domestic food production minus the food through exports, waste, or spoilage.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -A particular instance of a disease or outcome of interest

Which risk factor for heart disease cannot be changed by lifestyle modifications?

In an experimental study, investigators examine preventions and treatments for diseases by actively manipulating which groups receive the agent under study.

Methods of assessing household food consumption include ____.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -A well-defined group of people who are studied over a period of time

_____ bias may occur if study participants are not picked randomly from the population of interest.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -The number of new cases of a disease during a specific time period in a defined population

Interpreting epidemiologic data involves evaluating the criterion for a causal association and assessing for the presence of bias and the contribution of chance.

Epidemiologic methodology can be used to determine whether syndromes are related to each other or represent distinct conditions.

Dietary recalls are considered the best method of assessing dietary intake for individuals.

Compare and contrast the major strengths and limitations of cohort studies and case-control studies.

One of the first applications of epidemiology to nutrition science was Lind's controlled trial investigating the curative effects of citrus fruits on sailors with scurvy.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -Causes and factors that affect the risk of disease

Define epidemiology and its relationship to community nutrition.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -A type of observational analytic study

Match the advantage or disadvantage in the left column with its correct type of study. Items will be used more than once. -Relies on recall or existing records about past exposures

The investigation of the correlation between fish consumption and breast cancer incidence in humans is an example of a correlation study.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

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

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 2: Principles of Epidemiology

The first step of the scientific method is hypothesis development and prediction.​

Which characteristic is associated with the incidence rate of disease development?​

​Food ____ measure the food available for consumption from imports and domestic food production minus the food through exports, waste, or spoilage.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​ -​A particular instance of a disease or outcome of interest

Which risk factor for heart disease cannot be changed by lifestyle modifications?​

In an experimental study, investigators examine preventions and treatments for diseases by actively manipulating which groups receive the agent under study.​

Methods of assessing household food consumption include ____.​

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​ -A well-defined group of people who are studied over a period of time

_____ bias may occur if study participants are not picked randomly from the population of interest.​

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​ -The number of new cases of a disease during a specific time period in a defined population​

Interpreting epidemiologic data involves evaluating the criterion for a causal association and assessing for the presence of bias and the contribution of chance.​

Epidemiologic methodology can be used to determine whether syndromes are related to each other or represent distinct conditions.​

Dietary recalls are considered the best method of assessing dietary intake for individuals.​

Compare and contrast the major strengths and limitations of cohort studies and case-control studies.​

One of the first applications of epidemiology to nutrition science was Lind's controlled trial investigating the curative effects of citrus fruits on sailors with scurvy.​

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​ -Causes and factors that affect the risk of disease

Define epidemiology and its relationship to community nutrition.​

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column.​ -A type of observational analytic study

Match the advantage or disadvantage in the left column with its correct type of study. Items will be used more than once.​ -​Relies on recall or existing records about past exposures

The investigation of the correlation between fish consumption and breast cancer incidence in humans is an example of a correlation study.​

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

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

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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The first step of the scientific method is hypothesis development and prediction.

Which characteristic is associated with the incidence rate of disease development?

Food ____ measure the food available for consumption from imports and domestic food production minus the food through exports, waste, or spoilage.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -A particular instance of a disease or outcome of interest

Which risk factor for heart disease cannot be changed by lifestyle modifications?

In an experimental study, investigators examine preventions and treatments for diseases by actively manipulating which groups receive the agent under study.

Methods of assessing household food consumption include ____.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -A well-defined group of people who are studied over a period of time

_____ bias may occur if study participants are not picked randomly from the population of interest.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -The number of new cases of a disease during a specific time period in a defined population

Interpreting epidemiologic data involves evaluating the criterion for a causal association and assessing for the presence of bias and the contribution of chance.

Epidemiologic methodology can be used to determine whether syndromes are related to each other or represent distinct conditions.

Dietary recalls are considered the best method of assessing dietary intake for individuals.

Compare and contrast the major strengths and limitations of cohort studies and case-control studies.

One of the first applications of epidemiology to nutrition science was Lind's controlled trial investigating the curative effects of citrus fruits on sailors with scurvy.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -Causes and factors that affect the risk of disease

Define epidemiology and its relationship to community nutrition.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate terms in the right column. -A type of observational analytic study

Match the advantage or disadvantage in the left column with its correct type of study. Items will be used more than once. -Relies on recall or existing records about past exposures

The investigation of the correlation between fish consumption and breast cancer incidence in humans is an example of a correlation study.