True / False
1. An intervention is a health promotion activity aimed at changing the behavior of a target population.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.3.1 - Compare and contrast various behavior change theories and strategi...
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True / False
1. A community is a grouping of people who reside in a specific locality and interact and connect through social structure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Concept of Community
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.1 - Describe the three arenas of community nutrition practice.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
2. Communities exist only on local and regional levels.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Concept of Community
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.1 - Describe the three arenas of community nutrition practice.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
3. Community nutrition is a discipline that strives to improve the health, nutrition, and well-being of individuals and
groups within communities.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Concept of Community
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.1 - Describe the three arenas of community nutrition practice.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
4. Policies are the instruments used by community nutritionists to seek behavior changes that improve nutritional status
and health.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Concept of Community
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.2 - Explain how community nutrition practice fits into the larger realm of
public health
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
5. The leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States today are chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, and chronic lung disease.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Concept of Community
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.2 - Explain how community nutrition practice fits into the larger realm of
public health
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
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6. Wellness is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Concept of Community
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.2 - Explain how community nutrition practice fits into the larger realm of
public health
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
7. The ultimate objective of public health is to increase the average life-expectancy of populations.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.2 - Explain how community nutrition practice fits into the larger realm of
public health
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
8. The community dietician coordinates, directs, manages, and evaluates the nutrition of programs in government
agencies.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.5 - Outline the educational requirements, practice settings, and roles and
responsibilities of community and public health nutritionists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
9. Most community nutrition positions require registration as a dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.5 - Outline the educational requirements, practice settings, and roles and
responsibilities of community and public health nutritionists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
10. Professional certification is designed to protect the public, control malpractice, and ensure minimum standards of
practice.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.5 - Outline the educational requirements, practice settings, and roles and
responsibilities of community and public health nutritionists.
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KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
11. In today’s market, community nutritionists are expected to manage projects, resources, and people.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.5 - Outline the educational requirements, practice settings, and roles and
responsibilities of community and public health nutritionists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
12. In most cases, the practice setting of community nutritionists is limited to schools and hospitals.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.5 - Outline the educational requirements, practice settings, and roles and
responsibilities of community and public health nutritionists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
13. The term “nutritionist” is legally defined in all states to standardize professional duties and responsibilities.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.5 - Outline the educational requirements, practice settings, and roles and
responsibilities of community and public health nutritionists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
14. Community dietitians are always registered dietitians or licensed dietitians.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.5 - Outline the educational requirements, practice settings, and roles and
responsibilities of community and public health nutritionists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
15. The job responsibilities of community nutritionists vary widely depending upon the practice settings.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Community Nutrition Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CNIA.BOYL.17.1.5 - Outline the educational requirements, practice settings, and roles and
responsibilities of community and public health nutritionists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
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