Question 1

How are key informants different from stakeholders? Could they be the same person within the community? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

A key informant is a person who is "in t

Question 2

Changes in the demographic profile of a community can serve as an early indicator of the potential gaps in services or undetected nutritional problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sharing the findings of the community needs assessment with the local media is an example of advocacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Changes in the _____ of a community often serve as an early warning signal about potential gaps in services or undetected nutritional problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic profile 
B)  history 
C)  leadership 
D)  key informants 
A)  demographic profile 
B)  history 
C)  leadership 
D)  key informants

Question 5

A statement of the nutritional problem indicates who is affected and how many people experience the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Several health professionals in your city are interested in conducting a needs assessment to determine whether a substance abuse education program for older adults is necessary.
-What community characteristics would be helpful to collect?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary;however,a fe

Question 7

Census data typically describe all of the following characteristics of a community except:

Accepted Answer

A)  age distributions. 
B)  sex distributions. 
C)  labor force characteristics. 
D)  number and location of grocery stores and supermarkets. 
A)  age distributions. 
B)  sex distributions. 
C)  labor force characteristics. 
D)  number and location of grocery stores and supermarkets.

Question 8

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Several health professionals in your city are interested in conducting a needs assessment to determine whether a substance abuse education program for older adults is necessary.
-What environmental characteristics would be helpful to collect?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but could in

Question 9

How is a community needs assessment similar to a nutritional assessment of a patient in a hospital?

Accepted Answer

In a community needs assessmen

Question 10

Define health outcome.What might be some possible health outcomes noted in a needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A health outcome refers to the effect of

Question 11

The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  set the parameters of the assessment. 
B)  collect data. 
C)  define the nutritional problem. 
D)  analyze and interpret the data. 
A)  set the parameters of the assessment. 
B)  collect data. 
C)  define the nutritional problem. 
D)  analyze and interpret the data.

Question 12

The overall purpose of community analysis and diagnosis is to get a better understanding of how the community functions and how it addresses the public health and nutritional needs of its citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The condition of a population's or individual's health as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients and nonnutrients is called

Accepted Answer

A)  health status. 
B)  community needs assessment. 
C)  nutritional status. 
D)  nutritional needs assessment. 
A)  health status. 
B)  community needs assessment. 
C)  nutritional status. 
D)  nutritional needs assessment.

Question 14

A visit to the local grocery store where the target population shops can help you to learn more about the population's food consumption and shopping practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Health care resources and the use of these resources are types of _____ data.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic 
B)  community health 
C)  community organizational power and structure 
D)  environmental 
A)  demographic 
B)  community health 
C)  community organizational power and structure 
D)  environmental

How are key informants different from stakeholders? Could they be the same person within the community? Why or why not?

Changes in the demographic profile of a community can serve as an early indicator of the potential gaps in services or undetected nutritional problems.

Sharing the findings of the community needs assessment with the local media is an example of advocacy.

Changes in the _____ of a community often serve as an early warning signal about potential gaps in services or undetected nutritional problems.

A statement of the nutritional problem indicates who is affected and how many people experience the problem.

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. Several health professionals in your city are interested in conducting a needs assessment to determine whether a substance abuse education program for older adults is necessary. -What community characteristics would be helpful to collect?

Census data typically describe all of the following characteristics of a community except:

How is a community needs assessment similar to a nutritional assessment of a patient in a hospital?

Define health outcome.What might be some possible health outcomes noted in a needs assessment?

The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is to:

The overall purpose of community analysis and diagnosis is to get a better understanding of how the community functions and how it addresses the public health and nutritional needs of its citizens.

The condition of a population's or individual's health as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients and nonnutrients is called

A visit to the local grocery store where the target population shops can help you to learn more about the population's food consumption and shopping practices.

Health care resources and the use of these resources are types of _____ data.

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

How are key informants different from stakeholders? Could they be the same person within the community? Why or why not?

Changes in the demographic profile of a community can serve as an early indicator of the potential gaps in services or undetected nutritional problems.

Sharing the findings of the community needs assessment with the local media is an example of advocacy.

Changes in the _____ of a community often serve as an early warning signal about potential gaps in services or undetected nutritional problems.

A statement of the nutritional problem indicates who is affected and how many people experience the problem.

Census data typically describe all of the following characteristics of a community except:

How is a community needs assessment similar to a nutritional assessment of a patient in a hospital?

Define health outcome.What might be some possible health outcomes noted in a needs assessment?

The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is to:

The overall purpose of community analysis and diagnosis is to get a better understanding of how the community functions and how it addresses the public health and nutritional needs of its citizens.

The condition of a population's or individual's health as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients and nonnutrients is called

A visit to the local grocery store where the target population shops can help you to learn more about the population's food consumption and shopping practices.

Health care resources and the use of these resources are types of _____ data.

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

Filters