Question 1

The purpose of a political action committee (PAC) is to help elect candidates whose views support the group's mission or goals.

Accepted Answer

PACs are organizations that collect and distribute campaign funds to candidates who align with their interests, aiming to influence elections and policy outcomes.

Question 2

At the state level, government officials depend on state community/public health nutritionists as their experts on the nutritional status of their community.

Accepted Answer

State community/public health nutritionists are trained professionals who assess and address the nutritional needs of the community, making them valuable resources for government officials in understanding and improving public health nutrition.

Question 3

Nutrition monitoring supplies information for public policy decisions and scientific research.

Accepted Answer

Nutrition monitoring provides data that can inform public health policies and guide scientific research by identifying nutritional deficiencies and trends in populations.

Question 4

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) worked with Congress to pass a Farm Bill that supports nutrition programs and provides access to healthy food for millions of Americans.

Accepted Answer

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) often advocates for policies that support nutrition and access to healthy food, including involvement in legislative processes like the Farm Bill.

Question 5

Government policies need to be assessed to determine whether they act as barriers or enablers to community food security projects.

Accepted Answer

Assessing government policies is crucial to understand their impact on community food security projects, as they can either support or hinder these initiatives.

Question 6

Public policies exercise a significant impact on societal behavior; they materialize when science, economics, and social and political circumstances induce government response and direction to meet a need or solve a problem.

Accepted Answer

Public policies are designed to address societal issues by considering scientific, economic, social, and political factors, leading to government actions that influence societal behavior.

Question 7

The USDA directs the federal antihunger effort with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, School Lunch, School Breakfast, and WIC programs to meet a need or solve a problem.

Accepted Answer

The USDA oversees these programs to address food insecurity and ensure access to nutritious food for low-income individuals and families.

Question 8

Name two standing committees that have jurisdiction over food, nutrition, and health-related programs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

List five of the seven strategies of policy making.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

List five ways community nutritionists can influence policymaking processes at the grassroots level.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

When adopting a successful strategy from prior policies, what benefits are you gaining?

Accepted Answer

Adopting a successful strategy from prior policies can lead to both lower costs and decreased time expended because the groundwork has already been laid, reducing the need for extensive research and development.

Question 12

When setting a clear direction before starting your policy, you should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Setting a clear direction involves establishing compromise points, being open to necessary changes, and collaborating with implementers and those affected.

Question 13

A group of individuals united by similar interests that represents corporations, trade associations, ideological groups, labor unions, or member associations is called a:

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

__________________ are elected by each state affiliate; they organize and mobilize AND members at the state level to become involved in federal public policy issues; they are the main liaisons between the state affiliate and AND government relations staff.

Accepted Answer

Legislative network coordinators are elected by each state affiliate to organize and mobilize members at the state level for involvement in federal public policy issues and serve as the main liaisons between the state affiliate and AND government relations staff.

Question 15

_____________________ information is used to determine dietary habits, identify high-risk population groups to plan public health intervention programs, and initiate food assistance awareness efforts; establish the national health agenda and evaluate progress towards achieving national health objectives; establish guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of nutritional conditions; and evaluate the impact of nutrition initiatives for military feeding systems.

Accepted Answer

Nutrition monitoring and examination information is used for these purposes as it involves the collection and analysis of data related to dietary habits and nutritional status, which is crucial for public health planning and evaluation.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a step in how local districts can create and implement a local wellness policy?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding publicity is not a step in creating and implementing a local wellness policy. Publicity can be important for gaining support and ensuring community awareness and involvement.

Question 17

The ____________________________________ is established in recognition of the broad interests of AND members. Priorities are established in areas where the association can work proactively on issues where dietetics professionals can make a unique contribution to the policy debate.

Accepted Answer

The AND public policy agenda is established to address issues where dietetics professionals can contribute uniquely to policy debates, reflecting the broad interests of AND members.

Question 18

Researchers have established that deficiencies of energy, protein, and micronutrients negatively affect the immune system and other normal body functions. In addition, the medications taken by patients with _________ induce diabetes-like states, high blood cholesterol, and a fat storage disorder called lipodystrophy, which are best treated with MNT intervention

Accepted Answer

Patients with HIV often take antiretroviral medications that can induce side effects such as diabetes-like states, high blood cholesterol, and lipodystrophy, which require Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for management.

Question 19

In July 2004, DHHS announced a new Medicare coverage policy "that would remove barriers to covering _______________ interventions if scientific and medical evidence demonstrated their effectiveness in improving Medicare beneficiaries' health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The DHHS announced a policy to cover antiobesity interventions if they were proven effective, reflecting a growing recognition of obesity as a significant health issue.

Question 20

Anthony gave a presentation about a policy that influences food assistance programs for low-income individuals, which is:

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic policy directly influences food assistance programs as it deals with social and economic factors affecting low-income individuals.

Quiz 6: Public Policy and Nutrition