An example of a community nutrition program would be:

An example of a community nutrition program would be:
 
  a. nutrition counseling for an overweight child.
  b. a support group for low-income families.
  c. a school-based program to increase intake of whole grains.
  d. screening children for risk of malnutrition.

Q. 2

Families with limited resources have a high prevalence of obesity, partly because:
 
  a. they obtain more food than they need from food banks.
  b. they have low levels of physical activity because of depression.
  c. inexpensive foods tend to be energy-dense foods.
  d. eating takes their mind off the other problems associated with poverty.

Q. 3

The application of commercial marketing strategies to programs that address social and health issues is called:
 
  a. social marketing.
  b. social media.
  c. mass media marketing.
  d. public service messages.

Q. 4

International agencies that help provide long-term solutions to eliminate hunger include:
 
  a. the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
  b. the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
  c. the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  d. the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Q. 5

An example of an entitlement program is:
 
  a. the Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE).
  b. the School Nutrition Program.
  c. the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
  d. the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Q. 6

Three key concepts included in the total diet approach to improving nutrient intake are:
 
  a. protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
  b. input, output, and homeostasis.
  c. freshness, safety, and portion sizes.
  d. balance, variety, and moderation.

Q. 7

Factors that increase the risk of malnutrition include:
 
  a. time spent watching television.
  b. presence of grandparents in the home.
  c. sedentary occupations.
  d. heavy physical labor.

Q. 8

Malnutrition and food insecurity in early childhood contribute to:
 
  a. malnutrition and food insecurity in adulthood.
  b. disinterest in food in adulthood.
  c. obesity in adulthood.
  d. preoccupation with healthy eating in adulthood.