HA DPG Self Study: Navigating (June 2015 supplement)

1. Self Study Quiz

After reading the article, please complete the quiz below.

Results are reviewed at the end of each month. If you score 80% or higher on the quiz, you will receive your CPEU certificate for CPE.

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* 1. Which feature of local food environments can influence an older adult’s shopping, cooking, and eating patterns?

a. Distance traveled to obtain food.

b. Understanding the information on food labels.

c. Quality of lighting at retail food outlets.

d. Marketing focused on a younger client population.

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* 2. Per the study, what scenario best describes the relationship between local food environments and the dietary intake of older adults?

a. There is no relationship between local food environments and the dietary intake of older adults.

b. Increased number of available retail food outlets, regardless of store type, results in increased dietary intake.

c. Availability, quality, and/or price all influence the dietary intake of older adults.

d. Decreased numbers of available retail food outlets, regardless of store type, result in increased frequency of restaurant dining.

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* 3. Which of the following characteristics best describes the older adults in this study?

a. One-third of the adults’ health status was fair to poor, they suffered from heart disease, and 10% reported food insecurity.

b. The majority of the adults’ health status was fair to poor, they suffered from one or more chronic diseases, and 20% reported food insecurity.

c. The majority of the adults’ health status was good to fair, they suffered from diabetes, and 30% reported food insecurity.

d. One-third of the adults’ health status was fair to poor, they experienced limitations in activities of daily living, and 40% reported food insecurity.

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* 4. Which of the following practices of neighborhood food stores caused distrust by the older adult shoppers?

a. Offering discounts on foods only when sold in bulk.

b. Increasing prices, then putting items on sale.

c. Changing sell-by dates on prepackaged foods.

d. Bundling produce in bulk packaging to hide old and wilting items.

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* 5. Which of the following adaptive behaviors did the subjects use when shopping at their local food environments?

a. They shopped frequently, utilized community centers for meals, and traveled out of immediate area to find food.

b. They limited visits to restaurants, walked to stores, and shopped where the food prices and quality were considered good.

c. They shopped frequently, asked for physical aid in meal preparation, and received groceries from food pantries.

d. They limited their visits to restaurants, used discounted transportation, and asked social-network members for help with meals.

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* 6. What percent of participants reported food assistance as one of the areas supported by their networks?

a. 33%.

b. 50%.

c. 66%.

d. 75%.

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* 7. Which of the following interpersonal issues influenced the study participants’ food purchases?

a. Physical and mental health.

b. Social isolation.

c. Feelings of age discrimination.

d. Caregiver responsibilities.

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* 8. Which of the following factors did the older adults in this study consider important in relation to their dietary intake?

a. Having enough money to pay for homemaker services.

b. Independently shopping for groceries and preparing food.

c. Living close to family to avoid burdening friends with their shopping needs.

d. Having increased access to grocery-store delivery services.

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* 9. Which of the following sociodemographic characteristics best describes the population of this study?

a. 50% men and 50% women, living with a partner, and participating in assistance programs.

b. A majority of white women, living alone, and eating at least one meal at home each day.

c. 80% women, living alone, and not participating in assistance programs.

d. A minority of women, living with a partner, and eating at least one meal at home each day.

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* 10. According to the older adults in the study, which statement best describes their use of food banks and pantries?

a. The majority said they rely on food pantries for food.

b. Food banks and pantries are a primary resource for fresh fruits and vegetables.

c. Twenty-five percent said they rely on food pantries for food.

d. Food banks and pantries primarily offer shelf-stable and canned goods.

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