ACBN Community & Public Health Nutrition Flashcards
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Biofortification refers to the process of increasing the nutritional value of crops through:
Answer: Plant breeding or genetic modification
Biofortification improves the nutritional content of staple crops through selective breeding, transgenic approaches, or agronomic practices to address micronutrient deficiencies in populations.
The 'double burden of malnutrition' refers to the coexistence of:
Answer: Undernutrition and overnutrition within the same population or household
The double burden describes populations or households simultaneously experiencing undernutrition (stunting, wasting, deficiencies) and overnutrition (overweight, obesity, diet-related chronic disease).
Which anthropometric measurement is used most commonly by community nutritionists to screen children for acute malnutrition in the field?
Answer: Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
MUAC is the preferred field screening tool because it requires only a simple tape measure, shows minimal variation with hydration status, and has strong predictive validity for child mortality.
Which approach to behavior change in nutrition counseling focuses on the patient's own motivations and uses open-ended questions and reflective listening?
Answer: Motivational interviewing (MI)
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, patient-centered counseling style that elicits and strengthens intrinsic motivation for dietary change through open questions, affirmations, and reflective listening.
The concept of 'health literacy' in nutrition education refers to the degree to which individuals can:
Answer: Obtain, process, and understand basic health and nutrition information
Health literacy encompasses the capacity to obtain, process, comprehend, and act on health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
The nutrition transition model describes a shift in dietary patterns characterized by movement from:
Answer: Traditional plant-based diets toward high-fat, high-sugar, processed food diets
The nutrition transition describes how economic development drives dietary shifts from diverse, plant-based traditional diets toward Westernized diets high in refined grains, added sugars, and animal fats.