Question 1

International campaigns target the prevention and control of chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

International campaigns often focus on preventing and controlling chronic diseases due to their significant impact on global health, aiming to reduce risk factors and improve healthcare systems.

Question 2

Several countries have organized emergency response agencies for domestic relief, and international agencies have been established by international agreements to address transnational emergency concerns.

Accepted Answer

Many countries have their own emergency response agencies, and international organizations like the United Nations and the International Red Cross coordinate transnational emergency relief efforts.

Question 3

Supplementary feeding programs often are targeted either toward the moderately malnourished alone or toward the moderately malnourished plus other groups.

Accepted Answer

Supplementary feeding programs are designed to address malnutrition and can be targeted specifically at moderately malnourished individuals or include other vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, or the elderly.

Question 4

The formula concentration is 1 kcal/g at an intake of 150 kcal/kg body weight/day in a refugee setting.

Accepted Answer

The formula concentration is 1 kcal/g at an intake of 150 kcal/kg body weight/day in a refugee setting.

Question 5

Casein was used instead of milk products alone because of concerns for lactose intolerance, but the need to have available and inexpensive mixtures minimized the concern.

Accepted Answer

Casein, a milk protein, is often used in products for those with lactose intolerance because it does not contain lactose, addressing concerns while still being cost-effective.

Question 6

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) has not been very helpful in reducing the mortality rate in malnourished individuals.

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) has been very effective in reducing mortality rates, especially in cases of dehydration due to diarrhea, which is common in malnourished individuals.

Question 7

Foods of interest designed for young children include blended foods, corn-soy blends (CSB), and wheat-soy blends (WSB).

Accepted Answer

Blended foods, corn-soy blends, and wheat-soy blends are commonly used in nutrition programs for young children to provide essential nutrients and support growth.

Question 8

The protein source provided during an emergency must be of high biologic value and easily digested.

Accepted Answer

In emergencies, high biologic value proteins are crucial as they provide essential amino acids needed for recovery and maintenance, and easy digestion ensures quick absorption and utilization by the body.

Question 9

The causes of hunger and malnutrition comprise a wide variety of problems. Name five causes of hunger and malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The causes of hunger and malnutrition comprise...

Question 10

What are the strategies that are needed to prevent babies from acquiring an HIV infection from their infected mothers? List three.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the strategies that are needed...

Question 11

In developing countries, nutrition transition, which is a shift from a diet high in complex carbohydrates and fiber to a diet high in fat, saturated fat, and sugar, is due to a:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In developing countries, nutrition transition, which is...

Question 12

Ensuring an adequate general food supply is a major public health priority when disaster strikes. Usually, feeding programs that are provided for victims of disasters are divided into two common categories. A feeding program for treatment of severely malnourished individuals is called:

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic feeding is specifically designed for the treatment of severely malnourished individuals, providing them with the necessary nutrients to recover.

Question 13

The specific changes in body composition induced by refeeding are determined by the existing metabolic state, body composition, and the composition of the refeeding diet. Angela, the dietitian, has a severely malnourished client at risk for refeeding syndrome. Which of the following predisposes the client to an increase in extracellular volume and edema?

Accepted Answer

A high sodium and carbohydrate diet can lead to an increase in extracellular volume and edema, especially in individuals at risk for refeeding syndrome, due to fluid retention and shifts in electrolyte balance.

Question 14

In 1989, a minimal level of energy requirement for individuals at nutritional risk was set at:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1989, a minimal level of energy...

Question 15

Katrina is an underweight infant who was born to a malnourished mother. She fits into the ratio of underweight infants born by malnourished mothers, which is:

Accepted Answer

The ratio of underweight infants born to malnourished mothers is typically 1 out of 6, indicating a significant correlation between maternal malnutrition and infant birth weight.

Question 16

In the United States, the prevalence of food insecurity decreased by what percentage from 2009 to 2010?

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of food insecurity decreased from 14.7% in 2009 to 14.5% in 2010, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points.

Question 17

Matt is currently living in poverty and hasn't had any food in 3 days. According to the inadequate dietary intake and cycle of disease model, all but which of the following are possible symptoms that Matt might experience immediately following inadequate food and nutrient intake?

Accepted Answer

Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition that develops over time due to prolonged inadequate intake of calories and nutrients, not an immediate symptom following a few days without food.

Question 18

Eve is a woman living in sub-Saharan Africa. She has an HIV-related infection and is seeking counseling to manage this condition. What steps are appropriate for her?

Accepted Answer

All the steps mentioned are appropriate for managing an HIV-related infection, as they help in maintaining overall health and preventing further complications.

Question 19

Robert lives in a country that just experienced a disastrous war and drought that has caused a widespread lack of access to food in his and all of the surrounding communities. This situation is also known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A famine is a widespread scarcity of food caused by factors such as war and drought, leading to severe hunger and malnutrition in a community or region.

Question 20

The components of Michael's diet have put him at risk for nutrition-related chronic heart conditions. His diet is most likely high in all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A diet high in cholesterol, sodium, and saturated fat can increase the risk of heart conditions, while fiber is beneficial for heart health.

Quiz 7: Public Health Nutrition: an International Perspective

International campaigns target the prevention and control of chronic diseases.

Several countries have organized emergency response agencies for domestic relief, and international agencies have been established by international agreements to address transnational emergency concerns.

Supplementary feeding programs often are targeted either toward the moderately malnourished alone or toward the moderately malnourished plus other groups.

The formula concentration is 1 kcal/g at an intake of 150 kcal/kg body weight/day in a refugee setting.

Casein was used instead of milk products alone because of concerns for lactose intolerance, but the need to have available and inexpensive mixtures minimized the concern.

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) has not been very helpful in reducing the mortality rate in malnourished individuals.

Foods of interest designed for young children include blended foods, corn-soy blends (CSB), and wheat-soy blends (WSB).

The protein source provided during an emergency must be of high biologic value and easily digested.

The causes of hunger and malnutrition comprise a wide variety of problems. Name five causes of hunger and malnutrition.

What are the strategies that are needed to prevent babies from acquiring an HIV infection from their infected mothers? List three.

In developing countries, nutrition transition, which is a shift from a diet high in complex carbohydrates and fiber to a diet high in fat, saturated fat, and sugar, is due to a:

Ensuring an adequate general food supply is a major public health priority when disaster strikes. Usually, feeding programs that are provided for victims of disasters are divided into two common categories. A feeding program for treatment of severely malnourished individuals is called:

In 1989, a minimal level of energy requirement for individuals at nutritional risk was set at:

Katrina is an underweight infant who was born to a malnourished mother. She fits into the ratio of underweight infants born by malnourished mothers, which is:

In the United States, the prevalence of food insecurity decreased by what percentage from 2009 to 2010?

Matt is currently living in poverty and hasn't had any food in 3 days. According to the inadequate dietary intake and cycle of disease model, all but which of the following are possible symptoms that Matt might experience immediately following inadequate food and nutrient intake?

Eve is a woman living in sub-Saharan Africa. She has an HIV-related infection and is seeking counseling to manage this condition. What steps are appropriate for her?

Robert lives in a country that just experienced a disastrous war and drought that has caused a widespread lack of access to food in his and all of the surrounding communities. This situation is also known as which of the following?

The components of Michael's diet have put him at risk for nutrition-related chronic heart conditions. His diet is most likely high in all but which of the following?