NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
STUDY SET EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
According to the 2014 BRFSS, which of the following states had a prevalence of
over 35% of their adult population? - ANSWER-3 states
According to the 2014 BRFSS, how many states had a prevalence of obesity less
than 20% among their/its adult population? - ANSWER-none
What historical shifts in the obesity problem in the U.S. have been observed? -
ANSWER-Has now become an epidemic, enough of an issue that the surgeon
general made a publication
What divisions are depicted in "Promoting Healthy Eating" (e.g., MyPlate)? -
ANSWER-Fruits, grains, veggies, protein, dairy
According to the most recent USDA "My Plate," which division of the plate should be
filled the most (is the largest)? - ANSWER-Fruits and Veggies
According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans released in early 2011, which
of the following is cited as a major goal? - ANSWER--maintain calorie balance
overtime to achieve and sustain a healthy weight
-focus on consuming nutrient dense food and beverages
The U.S. Dietary Guideline Recommendations encompass which of the following
overarching concept(s)? - ANSWER--balancing calories to maintain weight
-foods and food components to reduce
-foods and nutrients to increase
-build healthy eating patterns
The MOST effective approach to losing weight has been shown to include which of
the following? - ANSWER-Combination of dieting and physical activity
What factors or influences have contributed to the obesity and overweight problem in
the U.S.? - ANSWER-Unhealthy eating patterns combined with inadequate physical
activity
What components in the average American diet contribute most to weight gain? -
ANSWER-Increased intake of sweetened beverages
What school-related activities have been encouraged with regard to physical
activity? - ANSWER-Physical education classes
Which of the following constitute environmental factors contributing to the lack of
physical activity? - ANSWER-Ease of transportation, social and physical
determinants, like crime, violence, plants environment, neighbourhood
STUDY SET EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
According to the 2014 BRFSS, which of the following states had a prevalence of
over 35% of their adult population? - ANSWER-3 states
According to the 2014 BRFSS, how many states had a prevalence of obesity less
than 20% among their/its adult population? - ANSWER-none
What historical shifts in the obesity problem in the U.S. have been observed? -
ANSWER-Has now become an epidemic, enough of an issue that the surgeon
general made a publication
What divisions are depicted in "Promoting Healthy Eating" (e.g., MyPlate)? -
ANSWER-Fruits, grains, veggies, protein, dairy
According to the most recent USDA "My Plate," which division of the plate should be
filled the most (is the largest)? - ANSWER-Fruits and Veggies
According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans released in early 2011, which
of the following is cited as a major goal? - ANSWER--maintain calorie balance
overtime to achieve and sustain a healthy weight
-focus on consuming nutrient dense food and beverages
The U.S. Dietary Guideline Recommendations encompass which of the following
overarching concept(s)? - ANSWER--balancing calories to maintain weight
-foods and food components to reduce
-foods and nutrients to increase
-build healthy eating patterns
The MOST effective approach to losing weight has been shown to include which of
the following? - ANSWER-Combination of dieting and physical activity
What factors or influences have contributed to the obesity and overweight problem in
the U.S.? - ANSWER-Unhealthy eating patterns combined with inadequate physical
activity
What components in the average American diet contribute most to weight gain? -
ANSWER-Increased intake of sweetened beverages
What school-related activities have been encouraged with regard to physical
activity? - ANSWER-Physical education classes
Which of the following constitute environmental factors contributing to the lack of
physical activity? - ANSWER-Ease of transportation, social and physical
determinants, like crime, violence, plants environment, neighbourhood
