Exam 2: NU629 / NU 629 (Latest
Update ) Advanced
Health Promotion & Disease
Prevention | Questions and Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A - Regis
Question:
The incidence of ____________________ in young people parallels the
____________________
_________________rate in this population.
Answer:
chronic disease; increase in the obesity
Question:
Why is the distribution of body fat important and what does this tell us about
risk?
Answer:
Increased abdominal fat - measured by waist circumference and waist-hip
ratio - has been associated with metabolic risk factors, even in high-risk
individuals with a BMI below 30. (BMI > 30 = obese)
,Question:
Waist circumference is more relevant in which age group
Answer:
white and black adult men and women younger than 65 years old
Question:
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Answer:
a set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all
Americans; published every 5 years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Question:
nutrient dense
Answer:
A characteristic of foods and beverages that provide vitamins, minerals, and
other substances that contribute to adequate nutrient intakes or may have
positive health effects, with little or no solid fats and added sugars, refined
starches, and sodium.
,Question:
food access
Answer:
having sufficient resources to obtain appropriate foods for a nutritious diet
Question:
Food access is influenced by:
Answer:
diverse factors, including proximity to food retail outlets (e.g., distance to a
store or the number of stores in an area), individual resources (e.g., income or
personal transportation), and neighborhood-level resources (e.g., average
income of the neighborhood and availability of public transportation).
Race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and the presence
of a disability.
Question:
Food insecurity definition;
Answer:
access to nutritionally adequate and safe food is limited or uncertain
, Question:
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans at a Glance:
Answer:
Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan.
Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount.
Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium
intake.
Shift to healthier food and beverage choices.
Support healthy eating patterns for all.
Question:
Implementation of the Dietary Guidelines Through MyPlate
Answer:
50% fruits and vegetables; 25% each of grains and protein and a smaller circle
for dairy products
Question:
What do obesogenic environments, the Robert Wood Johnson Research
Network to Prevent Obesity project in Latino's, the Choose MyPlate Initiative;
and the Social-Ecological Model all have in common?
Answer:
Intended to target diverse groups to encourage healthier meals by taking into
account special needs and cultural backgrounds.
Update ) Advanced
Health Promotion & Disease
Prevention | Questions and Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A - Regis
Question:
The incidence of ____________________ in young people parallels the
____________________
_________________rate in this population.
Answer:
chronic disease; increase in the obesity
Question:
Why is the distribution of body fat important and what does this tell us about
risk?
Answer:
Increased abdominal fat - measured by waist circumference and waist-hip
ratio - has been associated with metabolic risk factors, even in high-risk
individuals with a BMI below 30. (BMI > 30 = obese)
,Question:
Waist circumference is more relevant in which age group
Answer:
white and black adult men and women younger than 65 years old
Question:
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Answer:
a set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all
Americans; published every 5 years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Question:
nutrient dense
Answer:
A characteristic of foods and beverages that provide vitamins, minerals, and
other substances that contribute to adequate nutrient intakes or may have
positive health effects, with little or no solid fats and added sugars, refined
starches, and sodium.
,Question:
food access
Answer:
having sufficient resources to obtain appropriate foods for a nutritious diet
Question:
Food access is influenced by:
Answer:
diverse factors, including proximity to food retail outlets (e.g., distance to a
store or the number of stores in an area), individual resources (e.g., income or
personal transportation), and neighborhood-level resources (e.g., average
income of the neighborhood and availability of public transportation).
Race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and the presence
of a disability.
Question:
Food insecurity definition;
Answer:
access to nutritionally adequate and safe food is limited or uncertain
, Question:
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans at a Glance:
Answer:
Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan.
Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount.
Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium
intake.
Shift to healthier food and beverage choices.
Support healthy eating patterns for all.
Question:
Implementation of the Dietary Guidelines Through MyPlate
Answer:
50% fruits and vegetables; 25% each of grains and protein and a smaller circle
for dairy products
Question:
What do obesogenic environments, the Robert Wood Johnson Research
Network to Prevent Obesity project in Latino's, the Choose MyPlate Initiative;
and the Social-Ecological Model all have in common?
Answer:
Intended to target diverse groups to encourage healthier meals by taking into
account special needs and cultural backgrounds.
