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1. Evidence-based practice is important in the position of public health nutritionist.

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2. The position of a public health nutritionist is quite focused and singular.

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3. The Institute of Medicine identified genomics as a part of the new knowledge the public health workforce must attain.

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4. Global health is a concern of US public health departments.

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5. Financial planning and management will be a part of the skill set needed in the public health workforce.

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6. Registered dietitians are one of the few professions that do not require ongoing continued education.

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7. Web design will be a part of the skill set needed in the public health workforce.

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8. Health disparities will continue to be a concern for public health nutrition.

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9. Chronic disease will continue to be a concern for public health nutrition.

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10. Inactive population will continue to be a concern for public health nutrition.

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11. What would be an effective way to make other nutrition professionals aware of a novel program that has been successful in your workplace?

1. Submit results of the program evaluation to a peer reviewed journal or newsletter.

B. Go on local television.

C. Present at a local or national conference.

D. Both A and C.

E. A, B, and C.

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12. What are some ways that you can become a political advocate for public health nutrition?

A. Donate money to ANDPAC.

B. Visit your state capitol and make an appointment with your legislator to discuss important health related bills.

C. Visit the Academy’s Take Action page and compete action alerts.

D. None of the above.

E. All of the above.

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1. Where might you expect to find a public health nutritionist working?

A. A community health center

B. A grocery store

C. The department of health

D. A and C

E. A and B

F. All of the above.

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1. As a public health nutritionist, who might you be expected to collaborate with?

A. Local government officials

B. Doctors at your health center

C. Members of the community you serve

D. A and B

E. All of the above

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1. Why is continuing education and keeping current in the profession important?

A. To keep up with the newest diet trends.

B. To see and be seen by all your peers.

C. To ensure you have the best information and skills to serve your patients or community.

D. To make sure you never get out of student loan debt.

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16. ________________ will be a part of the skill set needed in the public health workforce.

A. Financial planning and management

B. Communication

C. Cultural competency

D. All of the above

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17. _____________ are one of the few professions that do not require ongoing continued education.

A. Registered dietitians

B. Medical doctors

C. Physical therapists

D. None of the above

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18. ____________ will be a part of the skill set needed in the public health workforce.

A. Web design

B. Statistics

C. Surveillance

D. All of the above

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19. _____________ will continue to be a concern for public health nutrition.

A. Health disparities

B. Computers

C. Libraries

D. All of the above

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20. ____________ will continue to be a concern for public health nutrition.

A. Chronic disease

B. Obesity

C. Inactivity

D. All of the above

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21. Registered dietitians should seek collaborations with:

A. Community leaders

B. Policy makers

C. Parent groups

D. All of the above

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22. To be most effective, public health nutritionists should take on multidisciplinary roles throughout their career.

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23. Nutritionists working in public health are in the unique position to educate:

1. General public
2. Private organizations and companies
3. Policy-makers
4. Media
5. All of the above

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24. In terms of research activities, nutritionists should:

1. Have advanced training specifically in epidemiology before sharing any data
2. Only share results of research to fellow colleagues
3. Share results of a variety of data collected (such as needs assessments, program evaluations, and small quality assurance projects)
4. Be employed by an academic or research institute

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25. The hallmark of public health inquiry which has become a focus of public health research:

1. Clinical trials
2. Community-based participatory research
3. Case studies
4. Focus groups

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26. The primary educational degree for public health nutritionists is a Master of Science in Nutrition.

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27. The accrediting agency for public health educational programs is:

1. The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice
2. The American Public Health Association
3. The Association of Graduate Programs in Public Health Nutrition
4. The Council on Education for Public Health

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28. The core components of an accredited public health degree include all of the following except:

1. Biostatistics
2. Epidemiology
3. Health Services Administration
4. Biology

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29. Strategies for ongoing professional development include all of the following except:

1. Membership in professional organizations
2. Public health list-servs
3. Attending conferences and lectures
4. Reading journal articles and public health publications
5. All of the above

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30. Academic programs in public health will likely include components of informatics and genomics in future curriculum.

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31. Few public health nutritionists will need to deal with ethical issues in the normal routine of their career.

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