Chapter 11: Nutrition Counseling for Health PromotionEdelman: Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 9th Edition

Chapter 11: Nutrition Counseling for Health PromotionEdelman: Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 9th EditionMULTIPLE 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. c. This family is unable to puUrchaSse fNreshTfruits aOnd 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