NCP CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the leading cause of death for Americans? - Answer- heart
disease
Half of all cancer deaths could be prevented by: - Answer- healthy eating practices and
lifestyle choices
The strongest observational study design used in nutritional epidemiology is the: -
Answer- meta-analysis
According to the consensus statement by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and
ASPEN, malnutrition is diagnosed when the following two symptoms are present: -
Answer- Inadequate energy intake and weight loss
Which of the following are two distinct steps in the intervention part of the Nutrition Care
Process? - Answer- planning and intervention
Which of the following is a reason why micronutrient deficiency is not as prevalent in the
United States today - Answer- Food staples were required by law to be enriched or
fortified with important nutrients
The phrase "inadequate intake" is found in the ________________ part of the nutrition
diagnostic statement: - Answer- problem
Measuring weight, height, and body composition are examples of the data collection for
the ________________ method. - Answer- anthropometric
The dietary data-collection method that uses a structured listing of individual foods or
groups of foods that an individual consumes over a period of time is called a
____________________. - Answer- food frequency questionnaire
____________ is the method used to find the causes of health outcomes and diseases
in populations - Answer- epidemiology
The assessment tool that has been validated to accurately predict poor outcomes and
longer length of hospital stay after surgery is the: - Answer- subjective global
assessment
, An individual's nutrition status is influenced by - Answer- consuming food in sufficient
amounts, selecting the right foods to promote adequate nutrient intake, and the
individual's eating pattern.
In the United States, approximately ___% of the adult population suffers from one or
more avoidable chronic disease - Answer- 50%
Anthropometry - Answer- Refers to the measurement of the human individual
Biochemical - Answer- Refers to the use of laboratory or biochemical data acquired
through blood and urine samples (amongst others) to evaluate an individual's nutritional
status.
clinical examination - Answer- A physical examination, medical examination, or clinical
examination is the process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a
patient for signs of disease. Visible aspects of general body composition include an
evaluation of general muscle, fat mass, and evaluation of fluid status
dietary assessment - Answer- A dietary assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a
person's food intake. Nutrition assessment methods include 24-hour recall, food
frequency questionnaire, dietary history, food diary techniques, and observed food
consumption.
More than _____ of adults and approximately _________ of children and youth are
overweight or obese - Answer- 2/3 ; 1/3
top four nutritional causes of death - Answer- heart disease, cancer, stroke, and
diabetes mellitus
nutritional screening - Answer- the process of identifying patients, clients, or groups who
may have a nutrition diagnosis and benefit from nutritional assessment and intervention
by a registered dietitian
nutritional screening tools should be ___ & _____ & ______ - Answer- quick and easy
to use that can be completed by any member of the healthcare team
risk assessment parameters (3) - Answer- recent weight loss, recent poor intake or
appetite, and body mass index (BMI).
nutritional assessment - Answer- identifying and evaluating data needed to make
decisions about a nutrition-related problem/diagnosis
difference between nutritional screening and nutritional assessment - Answer- a screen
identifies the "risk" for a nutrition problem or malnutrition, while the assessment
"identifies the presence of or diagnosis" of a nutrition problem or malnutrition
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the leading cause of death for Americans? - Answer- heart
disease
Half of all cancer deaths could be prevented by: - Answer- healthy eating practices and
lifestyle choices
The strongest observational study design used in nutritional epidemiology is the: -
Answer- meta-analysis
According to the consensus statement by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and
ASPEN, malnutrition is diagnosed when the following two symptoms are present: -
Answer- Inadequate energy intake and weight loss
Which of the following are two distinct steps in the intervention part of the Nutrition Care
Process? - Answer- planning and intervention
Which of the following is a reason why micronutrient deficiency is not as prevalent in the
United States today - Answer- Food staples were required by law to be enriched or
fortified with important nutrients
The phrase "inadequate intake" is found in the ________________ part of the nutrition
diagnostic statement: - Answer- problem
Measuring weight, height, and body composition are examples of the data collection for
the ________________ method. - Answer- anthropometric
The dietary data-collection method that uses a structured listing of individual foods or
groups of foods that an individual consumes over a period of time is called a
____________________. - Answer- food frequency questionnaire
____________ is the method used to find the causes of health outcomes and diseases
in populations - Answer- epidemiology
The assessment tool that has been validated to accurately predict poor outcomes and
longer length of hospital stay after surgery is the: - Answer- subjective global
assessment
, An individual's nutrition status is influenced by - Answer- consuming food in sufficient
amounts, selecting the right foods to promote adequate nutrient intake, and the
individual's eating pattern.
In the United States, approximately ___% of the adult population suffers from one or
more avoidable chronic disease - Answer- 50%
Anthropometry - Answer- Refers to the measurement of the human individual
Biochemical - Answer- Refers to the use of laboratory or biochemical data acquired
through blood and urine samples (amongst others) to evaluate an individual's nutritional
status.
clinical examination - Answer- A physical examination, medical examination, or clinical
examination is the process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a
patient for signs of disease. Visible aspects of general body composition include an
evaluation of general muscle, fat mass, and evaluation of fluid status
dietary assessment - Answer- A dietary assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a
person's food intake. Nutrition assessment methods include 24-hour recall, food
frequency questionnaire, dietary history, food diary techniques, and observed food
consumption.
More than _____ of adults and approximately _________ of children and youth are
overweight or obese - Answer- 2/3 ; 1/3
top four nutritional causes of death - Answer- heart disease, cancer, stroke, and
diabetes mellitus
nutritional screening - Answer- the process of identifying patients, clients, or groups who
may have a nutrition diagnosis and benefit from nutritional assessment and intervention
by a registered dietitian
nutritional screening tools should be ___ & _____ & ______ - Answer- quick and easy
to use that can be completed by any member of the healthcare team
risk assessment parameters (3) - Answer- recent weight loss, recent poor intake or
appetite, and body mass index (BMI).
nutritional assessment - Answer- identifying and evaluating data needed to make
decisions about a nutrition-related problem/diagnosis
difference between nutritional screening and nutritional assessment - Answer- a screen
identifies the "risk" for a nutrition problem or malnutrition, while the assessment
"identifies the presence of or diagnosis" of a nutrition problem or malnutrition
