Community Nutrition
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Course Introduction
Community Nutrition explores the principles and practices of promoting health and well-being through nutrition at the population level. The course examines the assessment of nutritional status in communities, the development and implementation of programs to address public health nutrition issues, and the role of cultural, socioeconomic, and environmental factors in shaping dietary behaviors. Students learn to apply strategies for nutrition education, policy advocacy, and resource management, with a focus on interventions designed to prevent chronic diseases and improve health outcomes across diverse groups. Real-world case studies and project work prepare students to engage effectively in community nutrition settings.
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Nutrition Concepts and Controversies 14th Edition by Frances Sizer
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Chapter 1: Food Choices and Human Health
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Q1) Physical activity is not linked to nutrition as a factor supporting health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.
Answer: Reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases,diabetes,certain cancers,hypertension,and other diseases.Increased endurance,strength,and flexibility.More cheerful outlook and less likelihood of depression.Improved mental functioning.Feeling of vigor.Feeling of belonging-the companionship of sports.Stronger self-image.Reduced body fat and increased lean tissue.A more youthful appearance,healthyskin,and improved muscle tone.Greater bone density and lessened risk of adult bone loss in later life.Increased independence in the elderly.Sound,beneficial sleep.Faster wound healing.Reduced menstrual symptoms.Improved resistance to infection.
Q3) Good food choices can reduce the chance of developing chronic diseases.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines
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Q1) The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:
A)consuming less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids.
B)consuming less than 300 mg per day of dietary cholesterol.
C)increasing trans fat consumption in the diet.
D)using oils to replace solid fats when possible.
E)keeping total fat consumption between 20 and 35% of total energy.
Answer: C
Q2) Your sister has evaluated her usual diet by comparing it to the USDA Food Intake Patterns and has found that her intakes of fruits,vegetables,and dairy foods are lower than recommended.How would you interpret her results?
A)She needs to eat more of these foods and less of others to keep her calories balanced.
B)She is choosing the right foods because her intake matches the average American diet.
C)Her calorie intake is too low so she needs to increase her food intake.
D)She is choosing too many different kinds of fruits and vegetables.
E)She could use sauces and dips to make vegetables more palatable,thereby increasing her vegetable intake.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: The Remarkable Body
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Q1) The pancreas releases glucagon to remove glucose from blood and store it in muscles.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Which types of cells normally replace themselves once every few years?
A)muscle cells
B)skin cells
C)digestive tract cells
D)red blood cells
E)brain cells
Answer: A
Q3) A margarita made from 4 fl.oz.of the mix plus 1.5 fl.oz.of tequila (containing 15 g alcohol)will create a drink that provides how many calories?
A)117
B)120.5
C)110
D)215
E)315
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber
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Q1) Which monosaccharide is responsible for the sweet taste of fruit?
A)glucose
B)fructose
C)galactose
D)sucrose
E)maltose
Q2) Current dietary guidelines for the United States recommend:
A)a restricted intake of carbohydrates for individuals with diabetes.
B)increased consumption of all kinds of carbohydrates.
C)reduction in both simple and complex carbohydrate intakes.
D)increased consumption of fiber-rich,whole-food sources of carbohydrate.
E)reduction in carbohydrate,especially whole-grain carbohydrate,intakes in people at-risk of diabetes.
Q3) All of the following compounds are fibers except:
A)glycogen.
B)cellulose.
C)hemicellulose.
D)pectin.
E)lignin.
Q4) How can an adequate intake of soluble fibers from foods benefit health?
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Chapter 5: The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols
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Q1) Which statements concerning cholesterol is FALSE?
A)It is a part of every cell.
B)It is an essential nutrient.
C)It is a component of bile.
D)It can be made by the body.
E)It forms the major part of the plaques that narrow the arteries in atherosclerosis.
Q2) Health authorities recommend that adults consume _____ ounces of seafood per week.
A)8-12
B)3-6
C)14-21
D)5-7
E)2.5
Q3) Hydrogenation may affect not only the essential fatty acids in oils but also certain vitamins,decreasing their activity in the body.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What are trans fatty acids and what is their role in the promotion of heart disease?
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Chapter 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids
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Q1) When a person ingests a large dose of any single amino acid,absorption of others of its type may be limited.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Of the following foods,which likely contains the most easily digestible protein?
A)oats
B)tuna
C)potatoes
D)peanuts
E)whole wheat
Q3) The recycling system for amino acids in the body is primarily used to:
A)provide fuel for the cells to spare glucose.
B)convert nonessential amino acids into essential amino acids.
C)provide the cells with materials to build body proteins.
D)add protein to muscles when there is a shortage of energy from foods.
E)produce immune proteins.
Q4) Sickle-cell disease is an example of an inherited variation in the amino acid sequence.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: The Vitamins
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Q1) The most familiar function of vitamin A is to sustain normal eyesight.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The recommended intake for vitamin D is _____ micrograms per day for adults over 70.
A)10
B)5
C)500
D)20
E)100
Q3) Antioxidant nutrients that actively scavenge and quench free radicals in the body include:
A)chromium.
B)riboflavin.
C)vitamin B .
D)potassium.
E)vitamin e.
Q4) Why is folate important for women of childbearing age,and what action has the FDA taken to increase the folate content of the diets of this population group? What has been the result of this FDA action?
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Chapter 8: Water and Minerals
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Q1) A person's absorption of calcium varies based on:
A)vitamin A status.
B)protein intakes.
C)gender.
D)age or life stage.
E)body composition.
Q2) A deficiency of sodium is not harmful.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A person is consuming 1000 mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods.Does this sodium intake fall within the guidelines established by the DRI committee?
A)No,3000 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL.
B)Yes,3000 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL.
C)No,1800 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL.
D)Yes,1800 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL.
E)Yes,1800 milligrams of sodium is the recommended intake for adequacy.
Q4) Low salt intakes have been linked with lower rates of stomach cancer.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight
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Q1) One of the major benefits of physical activity for weight management is:
A)an increase in appetite immediately after exercise.
B)an increase in lean muscle tissue,which burns more energy.
C)being able to eat high-calorie snacks.
D)significantly raising the BMR for several hours after exercise.
E)a significant reduction in food cravings.
Q2) Body mass index is unsuitable for use with:
A)adolescents.
B)casual exercisers.
C)women younger than 50.
D)Caucasians.
E)pregnant women.
Q3) Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness,and above a certain girth,disease risks rise.
A)True
B)False
Q4) How would you respond to an advertisement for a weight-loss diet that claims that eating certain foods can elevate the BMR and thus promote weight loss? How can someone change his or her BMR?
Q5) Briefly describe several inside-the-body theories for the cause of obesity.
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Chapter 10: Performance Nutrition
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Q1) Strategies that help endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose concentrations for as long as they can include:
A)skipping the meal immediately preceding the event.
B)avoiding glucose consumption during endurance activities.
C)consuming fat and protein before the event.
D)eating a high-carbohydrate diet regularly.
E)consuming whole foods rather than sports drinks or gels during activities.
Q2) What is the intensity level of a physical activity that causes some increase in breathing,is a perceived exertion of 5 or 6,and allows you to have a conversation while doing the activity?
A)sedentary
B)light
C)moderate
D)vigorous
E)high-intensity
Q3) Most athletes probably need somewhat more protein than do sedentary people.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What are anabolic steroids? Describe the side effects of taking steroids.
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Chapter 11: Diet and Health
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Q1) Which strategy would help improve your blood lipid profile?
A)Consume oats,barley,and legumes.
B)Limit foods with polyunsaturated fatty acids.
C)Eliminate eggs from your diet.
D)Replace fats in your diet with sugars.
E)Maintain energy balance if obese.
Q2) The CDC,American Heart Association,and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:
A)consume enough whole grains.
B)eat more fish.
C)switch from cow's milk to soy milk.
D)fill half their plate with vegetables and fruits.
E)eat more milk and milk products.
Q3) Resting blood pressure should ideally be ____ or lower.
A)100 over 70
B)110 over 75
C)120 over 80
D)140 over 90
E)120 over 100
Q4) Explain how atherosclerosis can make hypertension worse.
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Chapter 12: Food Safety and Food Technology
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Q1) Your roommate is interested in using a preservative that will prevent fruits from undergoing changes in color and flavor caused by exposure to oxygen in the air.Which preservative would you recommend?
A)vitamin C
B)nitrites
C)tartrazine
D)salt
E)MSG
Q2) When comparisons are made among organic,conventional,and genetic engineering methods of growing foods,one of the main differences is that:
A)genetic engineering can be used to increase nutrient content.
B)organic produce does not have to be washed before eating.
C)genetic engineering is always protective of wildlife.
D)conventional foods will be lower in nutrient content.
E)genetic engineering causes fewer environmental effects than organic farming methods.
Q3) Explain what olestra is and how it is used and discuss its potential impact on nutrition status.
Q4) What is HACCP,and why is it important?
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Chapter 13: Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant
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Q1) What is the major factor in low birthweight?
A)heredity
B)smoking
C)drug use during pregnancy
D)poor nutrition
E)maternal prepregnancy weight
Q2) The energy nutrient composition of breast milk is much different from that of a healthful adult diet: it is much lower in protein but higher in fat.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness,facilitate labor,and reduce psychological stress.
A)True
B)False
Q4) By adolescence,fatty streaks have formed in most children's coronary arteries.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the relationship between breastfeeding and an infant's infection risk.
Q6) What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?
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Chapter 14: Child Teen and Older Adult
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Q1) A six-year-old child needs approximately ____ calories a day.
A)850
B)1000
C)1300
D)1600
E)2000
Q2) The life-threatening food allergy reaction of anaphylactic shock is most often caused by:
A)almonds,yeast breads,and oranges.
B)tomatoes,yeast breads,and bananas.
C)peanuts,fish,and shellfish.
D)soy,fish,and strawberries.
E)wheat,meat,and tree nuts.
Q3) What should parent or caregiver do to eliminate any obvious cause of hyperactivity in a boy in kindergarten who cannot concentrate on his school work?
A)Eliminate all sources of sugars from his diet.
B)Include mostly high-fiber,low-fat foods in his diet.
C)Reduce the hours he sleeps so he will be calm during the day.
D)Make sure he eats regular,adequate meals.
E)Give him an omega-3 fatty acids supplement.
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Chapter 15: Hunger and the Global Environment
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Q1) As agriculture throughout the world improves and standardizes species of plants it is helping to:
A)destroy the diversity of plant species.
B)increase production in all parts of the world.
C)preserve wild species more tolerant to climate changes.
D)decrease soil erosion.
E)reduce the need for genetically modified foods.
Q2) Describe the role of the poor,undervalued woman in the cycle of hunger,malnutrition,and poverty.
Q3) What is one of the main causes for famine in the world today?
A)inadequate land to grow crops on
B)pest infestation of growing crops leading to failed growth
C)fighting among warring factions in countries where one faction is in power
D)inadequate aid from international aid organizations
E)an insufficient number of farmers who produce edible crops
Q4) Federal programs to relieve hunger are crucial to many people,even if not fully successful in preventing hunger.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss how reducing food waste could impact the world food supply.
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