Community Nutrition in Action KNH 213
Final Complete Exam Questions and
Verified Answers
Introduction:
This document contains a comprehensive collection of final
exam questions and verified answers for Community Nutrition
in Action (KNH 213). It covers key topics including obesity,
epidemiology, program planning and evaluation, grant writing,
public policy, national nutrition surveys, food security, global
malnutrition, and federal nutrition assistance programs. The
material reflects core concepts aligned with national
initiatives such as Healthy People 2020 and federal programs
administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services and United States Department of Agriculture. It serves
as complete exam preparation material for students studying
community and public health nutrition.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Excessive fat is indicated by a waist circumference of _____ for
men and _____ for women. -Answer:-> 40 inches, > 35 inches
,obesity in adults is defined as a BMI -Answer:-greater than 30
Which of the following environmental factors has not been
linked to obesity? -Answer:-Availability of interactive video
games, such as the Wii or X-box
Nutrition education and knowledge alone is enough to create
behavior change. -Answer:-false
Which of the following is not part of the "built environment"? -
Answer:-After-school programming for at-risk children
Excessive body weight in children is associated with increased
morbidity and mortality just as in adults. -Answer:-true
_____ is the largest influence on energy expenditure. -
Answer:-basal metabolic rate
Which of the following national surveys is/are used most
frequently to assess obesity data for Americans? -Answer:-
NHANES & BRFSS
,Recent research indicates that breastfed babies are _____
likely to be overweight as compared with formula-fed babies. -
Answer:-less
Overweight in adults is defined as a BMI of -Answer:-between
25 and 29.9.
extremely obese is the same as obese -Answer:-false
Expansion of large portions of snack items and fast foods has
been seen to parallel the increase in childhood obesity. -
Answer:-true
Which region of the United States has the highest rate for
obesity in children? -Answer:-south
Overweight in children is defined as having a BMI -Answer:-
between the 85th and 95th percentile on the CDC growth chart.
The modern eating and exercise environment that contributes
to obesity, which includes food and technology innovations
, that contribute to increases in sedentary activity and decreases
in physical activity, is known as a "toxic environment". -
Answer:-true
grant proposal preparation begins with an idea -Answer:-true
True or False. The purpose of the literature review is to help
grant seekers to assess the value of an idea and adjust its focus
to more clearly describe their goals. -Answer:-true
Signs of collaboration in writing and implementing a grant will
enhance the grant proposal. -Answer:-true
The capability section of the grant application establishes the
credibility of the grant seeker and project staff, and the
organization's ability to complete the proposed project. -
Answer:-true
A well-written grant proposal is written in active voice. -
Answer:-true
Once an idea for a grant proposal is formulated, the next step
is to -Answer:-review the literature
Final Complete Exam Questions and
Verified Answers
Introduction:
This document contains a comprehensive collection of final
exam questions and verified answers for Community Nutrition
in Action (KNH 213). It covers key topics including obesity,
epidemiology, program planning and evaluation, grant writing,
public policy, national nutrition surveys, food security, global
malnutrition, and federal nutrition assistance programs. The
material reflects core concepts aligned with national
initiatives such as Healthy People 2020 and federal programs
administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services and United States Department of Agriculture. It serves
as complete exam preparation material for students studying
community and public health nutrition.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Excessive fat is indicated by a waist circumference of _____ for
men and _____ for women. -Answer:-> 40 inches, > 35 inches
,obesity in adults is defined as a BMI -Answer:-greater than 30
Which of the following environmental factors has not been
linked to obesity? -Answer:-Availability of interactive video
games, such as the Wii or X-box
Nutrition education and knowledge alone is enough to create
behavior change. -Answer:-false
Which of the following is not part of the "built environment"? -
Answer:-After-school programming for at-risk children
Excessive body weight in children is associated with increased
morbidity and mortality just as in adults. -Answer:-true
_____ is the largest influence on energy expenditure. -
Answer:-basal metabolic rate
Which of the following national surveys is/are used most
frequently to assess obesity data for Americans? -Answer:-
NHANES & BRFSS
,Recent research indicates that breastfed babies are _____
likely to be overweight as compared with formula-fed babies. -
Answer:-less
Overweight in adults is defined as a BMI of -Answer:-between
25 and 29.9.
extremely obese is the same as obese -Answer:-false
Expansion of large portions of snack items and fast foods has
been seen to parallel the increase in childhood obesity. -
Answer:-true
Which region of the United States has the highest rate for
obesity in children? -Answer:-south
Overweight in children is defined as having a BMI -Answer:-
between the 85th and 95th percentile on the CDC growth chart.
The modern eating and exercise environment that contributes
to obesity, which includes food and technology innovations
, that contribute to increases in sedentary activity and decreases
in physical activity, is known as a "toxic environment". -
Answer:-true
grant proposal preparation begins with an idea -Answer:-true
True or False. The purpose of the literature review is to help
grant seekers to assess the value of an idea and adjust its focus
to more clearly describe their goals. -Answer:-true
Signs of collaboration in writing and implementing a grant will
enhance the grant proposal. -Answer:-true
The capability section of the grant application establishes the
credibility of the grant seeker and project staff, and the
organization's ability to complete the proposed project. -
Answer:-true
A well-written grant proposal is written in active voice. -
Answer:-true
Once an idea for a grant proposal is formulated, the next step
is to -Answer:-review the literature
