101.To identify early-stage malnutrition, a health professional would use which : 1401519.
101.To identify early-stage malnutrition, a health professional would use which of the following parameters?
a.laboratory tests
b.anthropometric data
c.physical exam results
d.dietary intake assessment
102.Which of the following is an overt symptom of iron deficiency?
a.anemia
b.pallor
c.dietary intakes below the EAR
d.decreased red blood cell count
103.Which of the following is a reliable source of information about the diet of Canadians?
a.National Health and Examination Survey
b.Gallop Poll on the Health of Canadians
c.Dietary Reference Intakes
d.Canadian Community Health Survey (2.2)
104.How are the data from Canadian national nutrition and health measures surveys used?
a.to identify people who need medical treatment
b.to support food marketing
c.to identify leading causes of death
d.to set goals for public health
105.Which of the following is a national trend in the eating habits of Canadians?
a.We eat larger portions.
b.We snack more frequently on nutrient-dense foods.
c.We eat more high-fibre foods.
d.We eat more family meals.
106.Which of the following are the top three causes of death in Canada today?
a.cancer, heart disease and diabetes
b.cancer, diabetes and stroke
c.cancer, heart disease and stroke
d.cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease
107.Of the 10 leading causes of death in Canada, how many are associated directly with nutrition?
a.4
b.6
c.8
d.10
108.Which of the following leading causes of death in Canada have the most direct relationship to diet?
a.cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and kidney disease
b.cancer, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease
c.cancer, heart disease, diabetes mellitus and stroke
d.cancer, heart disease, diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer’s disease
109.Which of the following terms refers to factors that are known to be related to a disease but not proven to be causal?
a.risk factors
b.genetic factors
c.determinants
d.environmental factors
110.Which of the following statements best reflects the association between obesity and the risk of developing heart disease?
a.All obese individuals will develop heart disease.
b.If obese individuals can reduce their weight, they will not develop heart disease.
c.Physical activity will not reduce the risk of heart disease in an obese individual unless they lose weight.
d.Diet modification can reduce the risk of heart disease in obese individuals even if body weight is unchanged.
101.To identify early-stage malnutrition, a health professional would use which : 1401519
