Question 1

Other terms for reliability include

Accepted Answer

A)  precision. 
B)  reproducibility. 
C)  accuracy. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  precision. 
B)  reproducibility. 
C)  accuracy. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c D

Question 2

List three threats to the validity of a survey designed to measure food intake.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but they all should focus on the accuracy of the survey.Ultimately,the survey should be able to measure food intake.

Question 3

What primary social group has the most influence on health and nutritional status and why?

Accepted Answer

The family exerts the most influence over an individual's health as it is the first social group to which an individual belongs.

Question 4

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. The local chapter of the American Heart Association has contacted you to assist in the development of a focus group to determine if their services in your community have been positively received.
-Is a focus group an appropriate data collection method for this purpose? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes;focus groups are informal groups of

Question 5

Which of the following is most characteristic of an effective focus group facilitator?

Accepted Answer

A)  A good listener 
B)  Biased 
C)  Controlling 
D)  Aggressive 
A)  A good listener 
B)  Biased 
C)  Controlling 
D)  Aggressive

Question 6

The proportion of individuals in the sample with the disease or condition who have a positive test for the disease or condition is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  reliability. 
B)  sensitivity. 
C)  specificity. 
D)  validity. 
A)  reliability. 
B)  sensitivity. 
C)  specificity. 
D)  validity.

Question 7

Nutrition screening programs are an adequate substitute for routine medical visits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How might a community nutritionist determine an individual's attitude towards the health care services available in her community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual interview 
B)  Phone survey 
C)  Focus group 
D)  Any of these might be appropriate. 
A)  Individual interview 
B)  Phone survey 
C)  Focus group 
D)  Any of these might be appropriate.

Question 9

Discuss the factors to consider when conducting a cultural assessment of the target population.

Accepted Answer

Factors to consider when conducting a cu

Question 10

Lifestyle factors include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical activity level. 
B)  ability to handle stress. 
C)  genetic predispositions. 
D)  use of alcohol. 
A)  physical activity level. 
B)  ability to handle stress. 
C)  genetic predispositions. 
D)  use of alcohol.

Question 11

The first step in planning a survey is to determine

Accepted Answer

A)  who will design the survey. 
B)  who will conduct the survey. 
C)  how the survey will be carried out. 
D)  the purpose of the survey. 
A)  who will design the survey. 
B)  who will conduct the survey. 
C)  how the survey will be carried out. 
D)  the purpose of the survey.

Question 12

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once.
-What kinds of medications does this population take?

Accepted Answer

A) anthropometric 
B) laboratory 
C) clinical 
D) dietary 
E) community conditions 
A) anthropometric 
B) laboratory 
C) clinical 
D) dietary 
E) community conditions

Question 13

Which of the following is not an example of non-verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facial expressions 
B)  Food rituals 
C)  Gestures 
D)  Touch 
A)  Facial expressions 
B)  Food rituals 
C)  Gestures 
D)  Touch

Question 14

A quantitative measure used as a guide to screen,diagnose,and evaluate interventions in individuals is a

Accepted Answer

A)  focus group. 
B)  mini nutrition assessment. 
C)  nutrition survey. 
D)  nutritional status indicator. 
A)  focus group. 
B)  mini nutrition assessment. 
C)  nutrition survey. 
D)  nutritional status indicator.

Question 15

Using the social-ecological framework,illustrate the key factors that influence food intake.

Accepted Answer

See Figure

Question 16

Which of the following should be considered during a cultural assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The appropriateness of certain hand gestures 
B)  The typical greeting used 
C)  Whether or not to look the client in the eye 
D)  All of these should be considered. 
A)  The appropriateness of certain hand gestures 
B)  The typical greeting used 
C)  Whether or not to look the client in the eye 
D)  All of these should be considered.

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Brief overview of the evaluation, not to exceed 1-2 pages
Suggests a course of action to enhance the programs strengths and deal with its weaknesses
Presentation of the findings of the evaluation
Charts, graphs, and tables are frequently used
The findings are interpreted to see if the program caused the achievement of the objectives
Title of program and its location
Includes the origin and goals of the program, target population, and characteristics of program materials
Similar to the methods section of a research paper
It is the influential part of the report
The amount of information provided depends largely on the needs and knowledge of the users
Includes the evaluation design and purpose

Accepted Answer

The Answer of summary and discussion of results and results is...

Question 18

Focus group data is usually _____ in nature.

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative 
B)  quantitative 
C)  both qualitative and quantitative 
D)  neither qualitative nor quantitative 
A)  qualitative 
B)  quantitative 
C)  both qualitative and quantitative 
D)  neither qualitative nor quantitative

Question 19

Which of the following is characteristic of the health risk appraisal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal interview used to determine the population's general health status 
B)  Used widely in worksites, government agencies, and universities 
C)  Has been unsuccessful in improving health behaviors 
D)  All of these are characteristic of the health risk appraisal. 
A)  Formal interview used to determine the population's general health status 
B)  Used widely in worksites, government agencies, and universities 
C)  Has been unsuccessful in improving health behaviors 
D)  All of these are characteristic of the health risk appraisal.

Question 20

As a community nutritionist,what questions would you ask about the design of a survey in order to ensure that it is carefully designed and carried out so that it will provide valid and reliable information for your nutritional needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

See Table 3-2 for more information.Quest

Other terms for reliability include

List three threats to the validity of a survey designed to measure food intake.

What primary social group has the most influence on health and nutritional status and why?

Which of the following is most characteristic of an effective focus group facilitator?

The proportion of individuals in the sample with the disease or condition who have a positive test for the disease or condition is referred to as

Nutrition screening programs are an adequate substitute for routine medical visits.

How might a community nutritionist determine an individual's attitude towards the health care services available in her community?

Discuss the factors to consider when conducting a cultural assessment of the target population.

Lifestyle factors include all of the following except:

The first step in planning a survey is to determine

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -What kinds of medications does this population take?

Which of the following is not an example of non-verbal communication?

A quantitative measure used as a guide to screen,diagnose,and evaluate interventions in individuals is a

Using the social-ecological framework,illustrate the key factors that influence food intake.

Which of the following should be considered during a cultural assessment?

Focus group data is usually _____ in nature.

Which of the following is characteristic of the health risk appraisal?

As a community nutritionist,what questions would you ask about the design of a survey in order to ensure that it is carefully designed and carried out so that it will provide valid and reliable information for your nutritional needs assessment?

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

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 3: Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Other terms for reliability include

List three threats to the validity of a survey designed to measure food intake.

What primary social group has the most influence on health and nutritional status and why?

Which of the following is most characteristic of an effective focus group facilitator?

The proportion of individuals in the sample with the disease or condition who have a positive test for the disease or condition is referred to as

Nutrition screening programs are an adequate substitute for routine medical visits.

How might a community nutritionist determine an individual's attitude towards the health care services available in her community?

Discuss the factors to consider when conducting a cultural assessment of the target population.

Lifestyle factors include all of the following except:

The first step in planning a survey is to determine

Match the questions asked during a needs assessment of independent elderly persons in the left column with the type of data in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -What kinds of medications does this population take?

Which of the following is not an example of non-verbal communication?

A quantitative measure used as a guide to screen,diagnose,and evaluate interventions in individuals is a

Using the social-ecological framework,illustrate the key factors that influence food intake.

Which of the following should be considered during a cultural assessment?

Focus group data is usually _____ in nature.

Which of the following is characteristic of the health risk appraisal?

As a community nutritionist,what questions would you ask about the design of a survey in order to ensure that it is carefully designed and carried out so that it will provide valid and reliable information for your nutritional needs assessment?

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

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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