NCP EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
The activities necessary to provide timely information about the contributions of food
and nutrient consumption and nutritional status to the health of a population group or
nation are known as __________. - Answer- nutrition-monitoring surveys
A ___________ study is a study design in which a cohort of individuals is categorized
as either having some outcome (case) or not (control). - Answer- Retrospective
In both the [A] and [B] studies, the groups are matched or correlated to disease causes.
These studies help outline how factors in the past contribute to an existing disease. -
Answer- case control and retrospective cohort
Which one of the following was developed by the USDA for assessing the quality of the
diets of Americans? - Answer- Healthy Eating Index
Provides nutrition value per dollar tool to help clients of federal food-assistance
programs distinguish between nutrients to encourage and limit. _____ - Answer-
affordable nutrition index
Limitation: Does not consider bioavailability of foods or quality of carbohydrates,
proteins, or fats. _____ - Answer- nutrient density climate index
Distinguishes between nutrients to encourage and limit. Versatile across individual
foods, total diet, and menus. Allows calculation of nutritional value of food per unit
cost._____ - Answer- nutrient rich foods index
First storewide nutrition-related guidance system developed by retail stores for foods
and beverages. Tiered star icon system distinguishes between nutritious and non-
nutritious foods. Each product must provide 5 kcal/serving or more to be rated.
Limitation: 100 kcal standard serving may result in over- or underestimation of nutrient
density.____ - Answer- guiding stars
Scores correlate with health outcomes. Incorporates measures for quality of proteins,
fats, and carbohydrates. Measures calories and n-3 fatty acid content and then
distinguishes between nutrient consumption to be encouraged (vitamins, minerals) and
nutrient consumption to be limited (added sugar, sodium, cholesterol).____ - Answer-
NuVal Nutrition Scoring System
, Overall, for studies requiring a smaller number of subjects, either the [A] or [B] is the
preferred nutrient intake measurement instrument. For large-scale research studies, the
[C] serves as the most appropriate method commonly used. - Answer- Food record
24 hr recall
FFQ
The Joint Commission created the standard requirement that hospitals conduct a [A] of
each patient within a [B] time frame of admission. - Answer- nutrition screening
24 hr
Which is not a condition for adequate energy measurement among human subjects? -
Answer- Fasted for at least 8 hours
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is an example of a healthy
eating pattern that has many of the same features as the Healthy US- Style Eating
Pattern. Characteristics of DASH include all of the following, except: - Answer- high in
protein, such as chicken, beef, and pork
Food and nutrient intake data collected by the National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey are referred to as __________. - Answer- what we eat in america
The two most common aspects of nutrition screening and malnutrition criteria are[A] and
[B]. - Answer- unintentional weight loss, inadequate intake
______________ labeling presents a symbol or logo on food packaging to indicate the
nutritional quality of the food and communicate any healthy claims. US and Canadian
consumer research shows more than 50% prefer government regulation of this labeling.
- Answer- Front of package
Of the top 10 ranked leading causes of death in the United States, which of the
following is not linked to diet and implementing healthy eating practices or lifestyles? -
Answer- renal failure
List the three etiology-based categorizations of adult malnutrition. - Answer- starvation-
related
stress/acute/inflammation-related
chronic-related
A ______ would not be a suitable approach for measuring the diet of an illiterate
subject. - Answer- food record
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
The activities necessary to provide timely information about the contributions of food
and nutrient consumption and nutritional status to the health of a population group or
nation are known as __________. - Answer- nutrition-monitoring surveys
A ___________ study is a study design in which a cohort of individuals is categorized
as either having some outcome (case) or not (control). - Answer- Retrospective
In both the [A] and [B] studies, the groups are matched or correlated to disease causes.
These studies help outline how factors in the past contribute to an existing disease. -
Answer- case control and retrospective cohort
Which one of the following was developed by the USDA for assessing the quality of the
diets of Americans? - Answer- Healthy Eating Index
Provides nutrition value per dollar tool to help clients of federal food-assistance
programs distinguish between nutrients to encourage and limit. _____ - Answer-
affordable nutrition index
Limitation: Does not consider bioavailability of foods or quality of carbohydrates,
proteins, or fats. _____ - Answer- nutrient density climate index
Distinguishes between nutrients to encourage and limit. Versatile across individual
foods, total diet, and menus. Allows calculation of nutritional value of food per unit
cost._____ - Answer- nutrient rich foods index
First storewide nutrition-related guidance system developed by retail stores for foods
and beverages. Tiered star icon system distinguishes between nutritious and non-
nutritious foods. Each product must provide 5 kcal/serving or more to be rated.
Limitation: 100 kcal standard serving may result in over- or underestimation of nutrient
density.____ - Answer- guiding stars
Scores correlate with health outcomes. Incorporates measures for quality of proteins,
fats, and carbohydrates. Measures calories and n-3 fatty acid content and then
distinguishes between nutrient consumption to be encouraged (vitamins, minerals) and
nutrient consumption to be limited (added sugar, sodium, cholesterol).____ - Answer-
NuVal Nutrition Scoring System
, Overall, for studies requiring a smaller number of subjects, either the [A] or [B] is the
preferred nutrient intake measurement instrument. For large-scale research studies, the
[C] serves as the most appropriate method commonly used. - Answer- Food record
24 hr recall
FFQ
The Joint Commission created the standard requirement that hospitals conduct a [A] of
each patient within a [B] time frame of admission. - Answer- nutrition screening
24 hr
Which is not a condition for adequate energy measurement among human subjects? -
Answer- Fasted for at least 8 hours
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is an example of a healthy
eating pattern that has many of the same features as the Healthy US- Style Eating
Pattern. Characteristics of DASH include all of the following, except: - Answer- high in
protein, such as chicken, beef, and pork
Food and nutrient intake data collected by the National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey are referred to as __________. - Answer- what we eat in america
The two most common aspects of nutrition screening and malnutrition criteria are[A] and
[B]. - Answer- unintentional weight loss, inadequate intake
______________ labeling presents a symbol or logo on food packaging to indicate the
nutritional quality of the food and communicate any healthy claims. US and Canadian
consumer research shows more than 50% prefer government regulation of this labeling.
- Answer- Front of package
Of the top 10 ranked leading causes of death in the United States, which of the
following is not linked to diet and implementing healthy eating practices or lifestyles? -
Answer- renal failure
List the three etiology-based categorizations of adult malnutrition. - Answer- starvation-
related
stress/acute/inflammation-related
chronic-related
A ______ would not be a suitable approach for measuring the diet of an illiterate
subject. - Answer- food record
