CN Community & Public Health Nutrition 3

Question 1

The primary purpose of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is to:

Accepted Answer

Increase food purchasing power for low-income households

Answer

SNAP provides electronic benefits that eligible low-income individuals and families can use to purchase food at authorized retailers, increasing their purchasing power for groceries.

Question 2

A community nutritionist wants to evaluate whether a new diabetes prevention program was effective. Which study design provides the strongest evidence of causality?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

Answer

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) provide the strongest evidence for causality by randomly assigning participants to intervention or control groups, minimizing confounding variables.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes food sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

People's right to define their own food systems aligned with their values and needs

Answer

Food sovereignty is the right of peoples to define their own food and agriculture systems, emphasizing local control, cultural identity, and sustainable practices over market-driven food policies.

Question 4

A nutritionist working in public health discovers that a specific ethnic community has very high rates of iron-deficiency anemia. The MOST culturally appropriate intervention would be to:

Accepted Answer

Partner with community leaders to integrate iron-rich foods from their traditional diet

Answer

Partnering with community leaders and incorporating culturally familiar iron-rich foods respects cultural identity, increases program acceptance, and improves sustainable behavior change.

Question 5

The Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is BEST used in public health nutrition to:

Accepted Answer

Track state and national prevalence of health behaviors and chronic conditions

Answer

BRFSS is the largest continuously conducted health survey system, collecting state-level data on health risk behaviors and chronic disease conditions among U.S. adults via telephone surveys.

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

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CN Community & Public Health Nutrition 3