Question 1

Which type of data is provided by census reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative 
B)  Subjective 
C)  Qualitative 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  Quantitative 
B)  Subjective 
C)  Qualitative 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c A

Question 2

Differentiate among the three types of data about the community that can be collected and where these data are found.

Accepted Answer

The three types of data include community,environmental,and socioeconomic characteristics.Information regarding the characteristics of the community is needed to determine how the community operates,how its population is distributed,and how healthy it is.Community characteristics include information on the following:community organizational power and structures;demographic data and trends;community health statistics;and existing community services and programs.Environmental characteristics focus on how each target population lives and works within a particular physical environment.Access to medical clinics and ambulatory care services and food availability are two examples of environmental characteristics.Socioeconomic characteristics provide insight about the income of families and the number of families receiving public assistance.

Question 3

The effect of an intervention on the health and well-being of an individual or population is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnosis. 
B)  health outcome. 
C)  nutritional intervention. 
D)  none of these 
A)  diagnosis. 
B)  health outcome. 
C)  nutritional intervention. 
D)  none of these B

Question 4

Which of the following are not demographic type data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age, gender 
B)  Age, socioeconomic status 
C)  Marital status, living arrangements 
D)  All of these are demographic data. 
A)  Age, gender 
B)  Age, socioeconomic status 
C)  Marital status, living arrangements 
D)  All of these are demographic data.

Question 5

Where can you find mortality statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  State department of transportation 
B)  State health departments 
C)  U.S. Department of Agriculture 
D)  Elderly Nutrition Program 
A)  State department of transportation 
B)  State health departments 
C)  U.S. Department of Agriculture 
D)  Elderly Nutrition Program

Question 6

Describe the seven steps involved in conducting a community needs assessment.

Accepted Answer

Seven Steps
•Define the nutritional prob

Question 7

Which of the following would not be an appropriate purpose for a community needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine whether existing resources and programs meet the community's 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 government officials. 
A)  Determine whether existing resources and programs meet the community's 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 government officials.

Question 8

Once your "community" is defined,you will never need to re-define it for future needs assessments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There is no one right way to begin data collection for a needs assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Census data typically describe all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  births and deaths. 
B)  frequency of re-locations to another community. 
C)  housing characteristics (year built, number of rooms, etc.). 
D)  labor force characteristics. 
A)  births and deaths. 
B)  frequency of re-locations to another community. 
C)  housing characteristics (year built, number of rooms, etc.). 
D)  labor force characteristics.

Question 11

Specific goals of a community nutritional needs assessment might include:

Accepted Answer

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 the above 
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 the above

Question 12

Differentiate between a goal and an objective,and explain why both are important.

Accepted Answer

Goals are broad statements that indicate

Question 13

What factors might trigger a community needs assessment? Discuss three.

Accepted Answer

•Need for new data to replace

Question 14

Which of the following is not an example of a vital statistic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol consumption rate among Native Americans 
B)  Birth rate among pregnant Latina adolescents 
C)  Death rate among immigrants 
D)  Interracial marriages within the United States 
A)  Alcohol consumption rate among Native Americans 
B)  Birth rate among pregnant Latina adolescents 
C)  Death rate among immigrants 
D)  Interracial marriages within the United States

Question 15

Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data and list examples of each type of data.

Accepted Answer

Both qualitative and quantitative data h

Question 16

The infant mortality rate in the U.S.has _____ over the past decades.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased steadily 
B)  increased slightly 
C)  remained unchanged 
A)  decreased steadily 
B)  increased slightly 
C)  remained unchanged

Question 17

Develop a statement that defines a nutritional problem within your community.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include the

Question 18

Discuss the contribution of the target population to community needs assessment planning and priority setting.

Accepted Answer

The target population forms the basis of

Question 19

Which of the following is not a source of qualitative data about a community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews with key informants 
B)  Vital statistics 
C)  Interviews with stakeholders 
D)  Observation 
A)  Interviews with key informants 
B)  Vital statistics 
C)  Interviews with stakeholders 
D)  Observation

Question 20

All of the following terms are used to describe community needs assessment except:

Accepted Answer

A)  health education planning. 
B)  process planning. 
C)  asset mapping. 
D)  community analysis and diagnosis. 
A)  health education planning. 
B)  process planning. 
C)  asset mapping. 
D)  community analysis and diagnosis.

Which type of data is provided by census reports?

Differentiate among the three types of data about the community that can be collected and where these data are found.

The effect of an intervention on the health and well-being of an individual or population is referred to as a

Which of the following are not demographic type data?

Where can you find mortality statistics?

Describe the seven steps involved in conducting a community needs assessment.

Which of the following would not be an appropriate purpose for a community needs assessment?

Once your "community" is defined,you will never need to re-define it for future needs assessments.

There is no one right way to begin data collection for a needs assessment.

Census data typically describe all of the following except

Specific goals of a community nutritional needs assessment might include:

Differentiate between a goal and an objective,and explain why both are important.

What factors might trigger a community needs assessment? Discuss three.

Which of the following is not an example of a vital statistic?

Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data and list examples of each type of data.

The infant mortality rate in the U.S.has _____ over the past decades.

Develop a statement that defines a nutritional problem within your community.

Discuss the contribution of the target population to community needs assessment planning and priority setting.

Which of the following is not a source of qualitative data about a community?

All of the following terms are used to describe community needs assessment except:

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s 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

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

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: Assessing Community Resources

Which type of data is provided by census reports?

Differentiate among the three types of data about the community that can be collected and where these data are found.

The effect of an intervention on the health and well-being of an individual or population is referred to as a

Which of the following are not demographic type data?

Where can you find mortality statistics?

Describe the seven steps involved in conducting a community needs assessment.

Which of the following would not be an appropriate purpose for a community needs assessment?

Once your "community" is defined,you will never need to re-define it for future needs assessments.

There is no one right way to begin data collection for a needs assessment.

Census data typically describe all of the following except

Specific goals of a community nutritional needs assessment might include:

Differentiate between a goal and an objective,and explain why both are important.

What factors might trigger a community needs assessment? Discuss three.

Which of the following is not an example of a vital statistic?

Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data and list examples of each type of data.

The infant mortality rate in the U.S.has _____ over the past decades.

Develop a statement that defines a nutritional problem within your community.

Discuss the contribution of the target population to community needs assessment planning and priority setting.

Which of the following is not a source of qualitative data about a community?

All of the following terms are used to describe community needs assessment except:

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s 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

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

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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