Question 1: The Community Nutritionist for Hometown, USA wants to assess the needs of the community, which has experienced an ever-increasing rate of childhood obesity. In the proper order, identify each of the steps to be followed in addressing this need and provide one key question that should be answered or addressed as the nutritionist proceeds.
Question 2: Carla works for the local Health Department as a community nutritionist. Her supervisor has asked her to determine the needs of those who depend on the local soup kitchen for several meals each week. Before proceeding, Carla should identify the purpose for the needs assessment. Using the general choices suggested in your text, list three purposes for the needs assessment Carla has been asked to accomplish.