Deck 10: Improving Students Nutrition

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a general policy guideline adopted in most schools to advocate a quality nutrition environment?

A)All students must have access to nutritious foods
B)The eating environment should be clean,safe and attractive
C)Lunch should be served as early in the day as possible
D)Vending machines should serve only nutritious,healthy choices

Answer 1

Lunch should be served as early in the day as possible

Question 2

Which of the following networking strategies to developing a schoolwide nutrition initiative involves attending PTA meetings,talking with youth sport leaders,and visiting local youth clubs?

A)Seeking advice from other teachers and administrators
B)Seeking input from students
C)Becoming involved in other schoolwide projects.
D)Contacting the local newspaper

Answer 2

Becoming involved in other schoolwide projects.

Question 3

Most schools that advocate a quality nutrition environment have specific policies related to all of the following EXCEPT

A)school breakfast and lunch menus.
B)posting point-of-decision prompts.
C)the use of food as rewards.
D)the price of school foods.

Answer 3

the price of school foods.

Question 4

Which of the following networking strategies to developing a schoolwide nutrition initiative involves speaking with contacts and attempting to earn their support for your cause?

A)Seeking advice from other teachers and administrators
B)Seeking input from students
C)Becoming involved in other schoolwide projects.
D)Contacting the local newspaper

Question 5

When the Food and Nutrition director in the Mesa,AZ,schools experimented with healthier menu options,________ and ________ became the best seller at breakfast and lunch.

A)fruits; vegetables
B)fruits; yogurt
C)salads; vegetables
D)salads; granola bars

Question 6

A recent survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more schools are offering ________ and ________ during lunch.

A)fruits; vegetables
B)fruits; yogurt
C)salads; vegetables
D)salads; granola bars

Question 7

Foods high in nutrient-density means

A)the foods provide the highest amount of nutrients for the lowest amount of energy.
B)the foods provide the highest amount of nutrients for the highest amount of energy.
C)the foods provide the highest amount of nutrients in the smallest portion.
D)the foods provide the highest amount of nutrients in the largest portion.

Question 8

Which of the following foods are high in "empty calories"?

A)Peas and carrots
B)Green beans and Jell-O
C)Corn and applesauce
D)Tater tots and brownies

Question 9

When conducting initial research regarding student nutrition,successful strategies include

A)meeting with other schools with existing programs and locating nutrition data.
B)meeting with other schools with existing programs and surveying the students.
C)meeting with other schools hoping to start a program and locating nutrition data.
D)meeting with other schools hoping to start a program and surveying the students.

Question 10

It is important to be patient and persistent when initiating a nutrition committee because it often takes ________ year(s)to implement change in a school system.

A)one
B)three
C)five
D)seven

Question 11

Which of the following is an appropriate measurable objective for a nutrition plan?

A)Improve students' diet
B)Increase the amount of fruit intake by students
C)Decrease the percent of saturated fat intake by students
D)Increase students' consumption of fiber by 10 percent

Question 12

________ is one of the most important people to have on a school health committee because he or she will be a strong ally.

A)A student representative
B)The main office receptionist
C)The custodian
D)A school administrator

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true about processed food?

A)It is cheaper than fresh food.
B)It has a longer shelf life than fresh food.
C)It is generally more nutritious.
D)It is more appealing to many students.

Question 14

All of the following are key personnel to become members of the school health committee EXCEPT

A)teachers.
B)administrators.
C)healthcare providers.
D)custodial staff.

Question 15

Which of the following is a point-of-decision prompt about the principles of good nutrition and eating habits?

A)A McDonald's© advertisement
B)An apple a day keeps the doctor away
C)Verbᵀᴹ: It's what you do
D)Keep your hands to yourself

Question 16

Which of the following networking strategies to developing a schoolwide nutrition initiative involves publicizing your desires and inviting interested community members to contact you?

A)Seeking advice from other teachers and administrators
B)Seeking input from students
C)Becoming involved in other schoolwide projects.
D)Contacting the local newspaper

Question 17

A nutrition action plan for students should include

A)a leader's vision for the school.
B)objectives and evaluation.
C)a priority list of activities to start.
D)objectives,ideas about policy changes,and a priority list.

Question 18

Point-of-decision prompts are

A)bulletin boards and signs placed strategically to influence people's decisions.
B)bulletin boards and signs placed strategically to empower people's choices.
C)multiple nutritious meals prompting students to eat healthy.
D)multiple nutritious meals prompting parents to provide healthy food.

Question 19

All of the following are networking strategies to developing a schoolwide nutrition initiative EXCEPT

A)seeking advice from other teachers and administrators.
B)seeking input from students.
C)becoming involved in other schoolwide projects.
D)contacting the local newspaper to publicize.

Question 20

The ________ is teaching school children across the United States how to grow,harvest,and prepare nutritious school breakfasts and lunches.

A)Go Green! campaign
B)edible environment
C)happy harvester movement
D)school garden movement

Question 21

If a teacher notices that a student is overweight,it is entirely appropriate to

A)ask him to diet.
B)check his lunch for healthy foods before allowing him to eat.
C)encourage him to make healthy food choices.
D)ask him to walk laps at recess.

Question 22

When reinforcing a student for making healthful food choices,all of the following are recommended EXCEPT

A)publicly praising her for eating fruits and vegetables.
B)privately praising her for eating fruits and vegetables.
C)giving stickers to her.
D)sending a positive note home to her parents.

Question 23

In an attempt to improve students' nutrition,all of the following strategies should be included EXCEPT

A)schoolwide strategies.
B)district-wide strategies.
C)classroom strategies.
D)parents.

Question 24

All of the following are classroom strategies for improving students' nutrition EXCEPT

A)gathering data about your students' eating behaviors.
B)teaching students the basics of good nutrition.
C)teaching students age-appropriate weight management.
D)encouraging the development of healthful school breakfast and lunch menus.

Question 25

Why should food be eliminated as rewards when promoting healthful nutrition?

A)Students may link sweets to self-esteem and comfort.
B)Students will be hungry if they are not well-behaved.
C)Students should not rely on extrinsic rewards.
D)Students do not need rewards; they need consequences.

Question 26

According to the weight status and percentiles for children table,a child is considered at risk of overweight if he or she is

A)less than the 5th percentile.
B)between the 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile.
C)between the 85th to less than the 95th percentile.
D)equal to or greater than the 95th percentile.

Question 27

According to the news clip on obesity and BMI notifications,all of the following are reasons parents are outraged about the BMI notifications EXCEPT

A)some argue that the information provided is not true.
B)some say their children no longer want to eat.
C)some voice skepticism that children who look fine are really at risk for poor health.
D)some complain that they are criticized for a situation they are helpless to fix.

Question 28

Which of the following foods are NOT recommended to serve as healthy choices during school celebrations?

A)Peanut butter crackers
B)Graham crackers
C)Whole-grain crackers with string cheese
D)Dried fruit

Question 29

To teach students about age-appropriate weight management,they should know that when the calories consumed ________ those expended,weight will remain stagnant.

A)are greater than
B)are equal to
C)are less than
D)contain more fat than

Question 30

Students experience approximately ________ school celebrations (e.g.,birthday parties,holidays)throughout the school year.

A)20 to 30
B)30 to 40
C)40 to 60
D)50 to 80

Question 31

Which of the following emulates a policy promoting healthful nutrition?

A)Providing point-of-decision prompts in the cafeteria
B)Giving students lollipops for good behavior
C)Providing fruit smoothies as rewards to students
D)Serving granola bars at school parties

Question 32

Body mass index is a number representing the ratio of a person's ________ to his or her ________.

A)percent body fat; percent lean fat
B)fat mass; lean mass
C)weight; body fat
D)weight; height

Question 33

The purpose of many school districts requiring each student's BMI to be calculated and the result sent home is to

A)show parents how overweight their child is.
B)compare students to each other.
C)share the status of the child's weight with the parents.
D)fail the child in physical education for being overweight.

Question 34

According to the news clip on obesity and BMI notifications,which of the following is a reason for sending BMI notifications home to parents?

A)Schools need to counsel each child and provide thorough nutrition and physical activity assessments.
B)Solid research exists to support the physical and psychological impacts of such practice.
C)BMI is an effective,low-cost screening tool.
D)It will discourage overweight children from eating as much.

Question 35

With regard to point-of-decision prompts,it was found that when placing signs near the elevators to encourage users to take the stairs,the use of stairs ________.

A)decreased by 54%
B)stayed the same.
C)increased by 54%.
D)increased initially,but eventually regressed to the mean.

Question 36

According to the weight status and percentiles for children table,a child is considered underweight if he or she is

A)less than the 5th percentile.
B)between the 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile.
C)between the 85th to less than the 95th percentile.
D)equal to or greater than the 95th percentile.

Question 37

When gathering data about your students' eating behaviors,which of the following questions will NOT offer information to guide students to healthier eating?

A)Where do your parents shop for groceries?
B)What vegetables did you eat yesterday?
C)What are your favorite fruits?
D)What foods do your parents encourage you to eat?

Question 38

In a survey regarding nutrition,more than ________ of parents were unaware of their child's obesity.

A)20%
B)40%
C)60%
D)80%

Question 39

According to the weight status and percentiles for children table,a child is considered healthy weight if he or she is

A)less than the 5th percentile.
B)between the 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile.
C)between the 85th to less than the 95th percentile.
D)equal to or greater than the 95th percentile.

Question 40

An excellent resource for teaching students the basics of good nutrition is

A)CalorieCalculator
B)Food Facts
C)Heart Smart
D)MyPyramid

Question 41

Research indicates that eating breakfast has no effect on facilitators of learning such as attention span.

Question 42

One general policy guideline that advocates a quality nutrition environment is to serve lunch as close to noon as possible.

Question 43

The Centers for Disease Control found that more schools are offering healthy food choices today than they were six years ago.

Question 44

Which of the following parental strategies for improving students' nutrition includes having parents make decisions about school food choices for students?

A)Helping parents understand their children's weight
B)Sending home nutrition newsletters
C)Inviting parents to become a part of the school health committee
D)Focusing fundraising on healthful foods

Question 45

According to the weight status and percentiles for children table,a child is considered overweight if he or she is

A)less than the 5th percentile.
B)between the 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile.
C)between the 85th to less than the 95th percentile.
D)equal to or greater than the 95th percentile.

Question 46

Research indicates that healthy and well-nourished students perform better academically than students who are hungry.

Question 47

It is important to be patient and persistent when forming a school health committee because it often takes three years to implement change within a school system.

Question 48

It is appropriate for school food personnel to serve foods high in "empty calories," such as brownies,in moderation.

Question 49

Fresh food is cheaper than processed food and has a longer shelf life.

Question 50

"Decrease students' intake of saturated fat by 10% by the 4ᵗʰ quarter," is a measurable objective for a schoolwide action plan for improving students' nutrition.

Question 51

Students eat the majority of their meals at home during the school week.

Question 52

Nutrition education content should be integrated into classroom activities.

Question 53

Why should parents be invited to become part of the school health committee?

A)School committees are typically more successful with parental involvement.
B)Parents have the right to dictate policy changes affecting the school environment.
C)Teachers want parents to be happy,and this how it can be accomplished.
D)Parents need to do their part to become involved in their children's lives.

Question 54

When conducting initial research regarding schoolwide strategies for improving students' nutrition,it is advised to develop new activities to be successful.

Question 55

The first step in developing a schoolwide initiative for improving students' nutrition is to develop an action plan.

Question 56

It is important to contact other schools that are planning on starting schoolwide strategies for improving students' nutrition and locating nutrition data when conducting initial research.

Question 57

Which of the following parental strategies for improving students' nutrition includes sending home a source of regular information about healthy meal planning?

A)Helping parents understand their children's weight
B)Sending home nutrition newsletters
C)Inviting parents to become a part of the school health committee
D)Focusing fundraising on healthful foods

Question 58

Which of the following parental strategies for improving students' nutrition includes sending home BMI-for-age charts?

A)Helping parents understand their children's weight
B)Sending home nutrition newsletters
C)Inviting parents to become a part of the school health committee
D)Focusing fundraising on healthful foods

Question 59

An action plan for starting schoolwide strategies for improving students' nutrition should involve the development of objectives and an expectation to move forward quickly.

Question 60

School breakfasts and lunches should be made up of a variety of foods high in mineral-density.

Question 61

School committees addressing issues such as children's health are typically more successful when they involve parents.

Question 62

Turkey wraps and waffles topped with fruit are healthy food options for elementary students.

Question 63

Eliminating foods as rewards includes refraining from giving nutritious food to students for appropriate behavior.

Question 64

Foods should never be used for school fundraisers.

Question 65

To teach students about good nutrition,the MyPyramid website offers lesson plans,worksheets,instructional objectives,and expected skill outcomes for teachers to utilize.

Question 66

"VERBᵀᴹ: It's what you do" is an example of a point-of-decision prompt for students regarding decisions about what to eat.

Question 67

Healthful celebrations are bulletin boards,signs,and other prompts placed at locations where people make decisions with the goal of influencing those decisions.

Question 68

It has been shown that cafeteria revenue can increase when offering healthy food choices.

Question 69

Portion control is an appropriate nutrition topic to teach all elementary-aged children.

Question 70

It is important to help parents understand their children's weight by teaching them about body mass index.

Question 71

It is recommended that bagels with cream cheese are served as healthy snacks at school celebrations.

Question 72

It has been shown that placing point-of-decision prompts near elevators that encourage individuals to take the stairs works.

Question 73

On average,children experience approximately 40 to 60 school celebrations per year.

Question 74

The school garden movement is teaching elementary students how to grow,harvest,and prepare nutritious school breakfasts and lunches.

Question 75

It has been shown that healthy foods can become best sellers at lunch in elementary schools.