Chapter 13 Multiple Choice 1) Which of these best describes the role and duties of health professionals working in public health? [1] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes [2] Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles [3] Carry out discipline-specific professional practice roles within an organization [4] Planning, performing, or supervising technical and professional work within programs involving public health and consumer protection services 2

Chapter 13

Multiple Choice

1) Which of these best describes the role and duties of health professionals working in public health?

[1] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes

[2] Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles

[3] Carry out discipline-specific professional practice roles within an organization

[4] Planning, performing, or supervising technical and professional work within programs involving public health and consumer protection services

2. The median salary for nutritionists working in government agencies in the United States is closest to which of the following?

[1] $50,000

[2] $75,000

[3] $90,000

[4] $120,000

3. Which of the following essential public health services is least likely to be included in a public health nutritionist’s practice profile?

[1] Monitoring health status

[2] Informing, educating, empowering people about health issues

[3] Developing policies and plans

[4] Evaluating effectiveness, accessibility, and quality

4. Which of these public health-related occupations is included in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Standard Occupational Categories?

[1] Nutritionist

[2] Public health physician

[3] Public health dentist

[4] Public health veterinarian

5. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of nutritionists employed by government is expected to:

[1] increase by more than 10%.

[2] increase, but by less than 10%.

[3] decrease, but by less than 10%.

[4] decrease by more than 10%.

6. Which of the following essential public health services is least likely to be included in a public health program specialist’s practice profile?

[1] Monitoring health status

[2] Developing policies and plans

[3] Enforcing laws and regulations

[4] Researching new insights and innovative solutions

7. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with public health program specialists?

[1] AMA

[2] ANA

[3] SOPHE

[4] None of these are correct.

True and False

8. Nutritionists/dieticians rank among the three largest categories of public health workers based on surveys of the local public health workforce.

[1] True

[2] False

9. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has a membership section that targets public health nutritionists.

[1] True

[2] False

10. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has a membership section that targets public health program specialists.

[1] True

[2] False