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Question 1

nutrition assessment

Answer 1

measurement of indicators of dietary status and occurrence

Question 2

nutrition monitoring

Answer 2

intermittent times of assessment

Question 3

nutrition surveillance

Answer 3

continuous assessment of nutritional status

Question 4

NNMRRP - national nutrition monitoring and related research program

Answer 4

set of activities that provides info about the contribution diet has on the health of the US

Question 5

who jointly organizes the NNMRRP?

Answer 5

HHS & USDA

Question 6

what groups does the NNMRRP utilize?

Answer 6

non-institutionalized civilians 55+
children 2-6
women of reproductive age
individuals in nursing homes

Question 7

DRIs

Answer 7

nutrient goals to be reached over time
EARs
RDAs
AIs
EER
AMDR
TI

Question 8

Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)

Answer 8

requirement for a nutrient that supports a specific function

HALF the population

Question 9

recommended daily allowances (RDAs)

Answer 9

insufficient daily amts to meet needs of nearly ALL americans

Question 10

adequate intakes (AIs)

Answer 10

when there is insufficient data for an RDA

nutrient APPEARS to be sufficient

Question 11

tolerable upper intake level (UL)

Answer 11

max daily amount that if exceeded could have negative health effects

Question 12

problem definition and agenda setting

Answer 12

defining the nutritional problem

Question 13

formation of alternatives

Answer 13

possible solutions to the problem are discussed

Question 14

policy adoption

Answer 14

choosing the policy

Question 15

policy implementation

Answer 15

putting the policy into action

Question 16

policy evaluation

Answer 16

is the policy working?

Question 17

policy termination

Answer 17

need was met, policy was too costly

Question 18

obesity

Answer 18

BMI of 30 or higher - accumulation of excess adipose tissue

Question 19

overweight

Answer 19

BMI of 25-29.9

Question 20

why is obesity costly?

Answer 20

associated with chronic diseases

Question 21

determinants of obesity

Answer 21

imbalance in energy by either a surplus of energy intake or lack of energy

Question 22

risk factors of obesity

Answer 22

genetic, psychosocial, lifestyle factors, environmental

Question 23

adult obesity interventions

Answer 23

clinical approaches

worksite health promotions

Question 24

child/adolescent interventions

Answer 24

implemented in the school environment
decreasing screen time/increasing PA time
FAMILY involvement is VERY important

Question 25

race/ethnic disparities

Answer 25

obesity rates are higher among Black and Hispanic communities

Question 26

obesity paradox

Answer 26

it treats preventable illness rather than prevention

Question 27

healthy people 2020 objectives

Answer 27

longer lives without preventable disease
achieve health equity
create social and physical environment that promote good health

Question 28

private insurance

Answer 28

majority of insurance provided in the united states

Question 29

fee-for-service insurance

Answer 29

encourage the physicians to provide more services than necessary

Question 30

managed care insurance

Answer 30

improved quality of care with decreased cost

Question 31

hmos

Answer 31

health maintenance organizations

provide comprehensive services; make money by keeping people healthy

Question 32

PPOs

Answer 32

Preferred Provider Organization

not required to select a PCP –> greater out of pocket payment for provider

Question 33

POS

Answer 33

from both in network and out of network providers … selection of PCP from a list of providers

Question 34

government/public insurance

Answer 34

insurance provided by the government

Question 35

medicare

Answer 35

largest health care insurer
people 65 and older
hospital insurance benefits, nursing facilities, some home healthcare

Question 36

medicaid

Answer 36

entitlement program for low-income, aged, blind, disabilities, dependent children etc

Question 37

high cost of healthcare

Answer 37

inflated; aging population; increased demand; continuing advancements