Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span 9th Edition Edelman Test Bank
Chapter 11: Nutrition Counseling for Health Promotion
Edelman: Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 9th Edition .
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following statements about the current prevalence of obesity is accurate?
a. The current generation of children may be less healthy and have a shorter life
expectancy than their parents.
b. The current incidence of obesity among American adults has stabilized.
c. The current statistics show that greater than 75% of American adults are either
overweight or obese.
d. The current statistics report that about 50% of American children are either
overweight or obese.
ANS: A
Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and physical inactivity, we
may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than
their parents. The current statistics show that two in three American adults and one in three
children are either overweight or obese.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 241
2. A nurse is working with a family that is experiencing food insecurity. Which of the following
statements best describes this family?
a. Members of this family are susceptible to food-borne illness.
b. This family’s access to adequate food is limited by lack of money.
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c. This family is unable to purchase NGTfruits
B.CandOM vegetables.
d. Members of this family are obese.
ANS: B
When a family experiences food insecurity, it means that their access to adequate food is
limited by a lack of money and other resources. Individuals and families may be more likely
to be overweight or obese, potentially because the relatively lower cost of junk foods can
promote overconsumption of calories.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 243, 245
3. Which of the following statements about the dietary reference intakes (DRI) is correct?
a. The DRI is used to monitor deficiencies in nutritional intakes of obese populations.
b. The DRI is used to establish minimal amounts of nutrients needed to protect
against nutrient deficiency.
c. The DRI is used to plan and assess diets of healthy people.
d. The DRI is used to set minimal guidelines to reduce risk of adverse outcomes from
inadequate consumption of nutrients.
ANS: C
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The DRI are a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United
States and Canada. They are used for planning and assessing diets. The four sets of values
included in the DRI are Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), Adequate Intake, Estimated
Average Requirement, and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. The previous RDA, which existed
before 1997, established minimal amounts of nutrients needed to protect against nutrient
deficiency.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 245
4. A community health nurse is using the dietary reference intakes (DRIs) as a guide while
developing an education presentation about nutrition for a community group. How will the
use of the DRIs be helpful in developing this presentation?
a. It considers the unique differences among children, pregnant women, and elderly
people.
b. It contains well-researched data that are reviewed on an annual basis.
c. It is prescriptive in the amount of nutrients that are needed on a daily basis.
d. It serves as an overall guideline for the population.
ANS: D
Dietary reference intakes may be used for individuals; however, ideally they are guidelines for
population groups and apply over time. It is the trend that matters not the amount on a certain
day. The DRIs are created even when limited data are available as this is deemed better than
no guidance at all. The DRIs are only updated when deemed necessary. There are limited data
relating to genetic diversity in the population or specific groups such as children, pregnant
women, and elderly people.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: p. 245
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5. After the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines were released, a community health nurse updated a
nutrition presentation that was being used to educate various community groups about healthy
eating habits. Which of the following information would have been added to the presentation?
a. Consumption of increased amounts of carbohydrates
b. Follow healthy eating patterns across the life span
c. Revised guidelines for the use of MyPyramid
d. Inclusion of physical activity standards
ANS: B
For the first time, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines have an entire chapter devoted to addressing
the impact of the broader food and physical environment on the public’s food, drink, and
activity choices using the Social–Ecological model. Physical activity standards were included
in the 2005 guidelines. MyPyramid was replaced with MyPlate. There was a shift in food
intake patterns emphasizing more vegetables, cooked dried beans, fruits, whole grains, nuts,
and seeds.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 245, 246
6. A community health nurse is educating a community group about the 2015–2020 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans. Which of the following information would be included in this
presentation?
a. Limit consumption of dairy products.
b. Purchase organic fruits and vegetables.
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Chapter 11: Nutrition Counseling for Health Promotion
Edelman: Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 9th Edition .
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following statements about the current prevalence of obesity is accurate?
a. The current generation of children may be less healthy and have a shorter life
expectancy than their parents.
b. The current incidence of obesity among American adults has stabilized.
c. The current statistics show that greater than 75% of American adults are either
overweight or obese.
d. The current statistics report that about 50% of American children are either
overweight or obese.
ANS: A
Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and physical inactivity, we
may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than
their parents. The current statistics show that two in three American adults and one in three
children are either overweight or obese.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 241
2. A nurse is working with a family that is experiencing food insecurity. Which of the following
statements best describes this family?
a. Members of this family are susceptible to food-borne illness.
b. This family’s access to adequate food is limited by lack of money.
NURSIfresh
c. This family is unable to purchase NGTfruits
B.CandOM vegetables.
d. Members of this family are obese.
ANS: B
When a family experiences food insecurity, it means that their access to adequate food is
limited by a lack of money and other resources. Individuals and families may be more likely
to be overweight or obese, potentially because the relatively lower cost of junk foods can
promote overconsumption of calories.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 243, 245
3. Which of the following statements about the dietary reference intakes (DRI) is correct?
a. The DRI is used to monitor deficiencies in nutritional intakes of obese populations.
b. The DRI is used to establish minimal amounts of nutrients needed to protect
against nutrient deficiency.
c. The DRI is used to plan and assess diets of healthy people.
d. The DRI is used to set minimal guidelines to reduce risk of adverse outcomes from
inadequate consumption of nutrients.
ANS: C
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, Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span 9th Edition Edelman Test Bank
The DRI are a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United
States and Canada. They are used for planning and assessing diets. The four sets of values
included in the DRI are Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), Adequate Intake, Estimated
Average Requirement, and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. The previous RDA, which existed
before 1997, established minimal amounts of nutrients needed to protect against nutrient
deficiency.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 245
4. A community health nurse is using the dietary reference intakes (DRIs) as a guide while
developing an education presentation about nutrition for a community group. How will the
use of the DRIs be helpful in developing this presentation?
a. It considers the unique differences among children, pregnant women, and elderly
people.
b. It contains well-researched data that are reviewed on an annual basis.
c. It is prescriptive in the amount of nutrients that are needed on a daily basis.
d. It serves as an overall guideline for the population.
ANS: D
Dietary reference intakes may be used for individuals; however, ideally they are guidelines for
population groups and apply over time. It is the trend that matters not the amount on a certain
day. The DRIs are created even when limited data are available as this is deemed better than
no guidance at all. The DRIs are only updated when deemed necessary. There are limited data
relating to genetic diversity in the population or specific groups such as children, pregnant
women, and elderly people.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: p. 245
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5. After the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines were released, a community health nurse updated a
nutrition presentation that was being used to educate various community groups about healthy
eating habits. Which of the following information would have been added to the presentation?
a. Consumption of increased amounts of carbohydrates
b. Follow healthy eating patterns across the life span
c. Revised guidelines for the use of MyPyramid
d. Inclusion of physical activity standards
ANS: B
For the first time, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines have an entire chapter devoted to addressing
the impact of the broader food and physical environment on the public’s food, drink, and
activity choices using the Social–Ecological model. Physical activity standards were included
in the 2005 guidelines. MyPyramid was replaced with MyPlate. There was a shift in food
intake patterns emphasizing more vegetables, cooked dried beans, fruits, whole grains, nuts,
and seeds.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 245, 246
6. A community health nurse is educating a community group about the 2015–2020 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans. Which of the following information would be included in this
presentation?
a. Limit consumption of dairy products.
b. Purchase organic fruits and vegetables.
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