Question 1

A public health nutritionist needs to identify the organization that is responsible for regulating food and nutrition labeling, which is the:

Accepted Answer

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for regulating food and nutrition labeling in the United States.

Question 2

Community nutrition students were required to identify the government agency responsible for administering the School Breakfast Program, which is the:

Accepted Answer

The School Breakfast Program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Question 3

Many laws and regulations passed by local, state, and national officials affect nutrition programs and nutritional status of citizens. The following is/are what dietitians can do to influence the outcome of an election:

Accepted Answer

Dietitians can influence the outcome of an election by writing letters, volunteering as legislative network liaisons, and donating time and money.

Question 4

The following are the three branches of the federal government except:

Accepted Answer

Congress is not a separate branch; it is part of the legislative branch. The three branches are executive, judicial, and legislative.

Question 5

Amy consulted a dietitian recently to discuss her nutrition-related condition that may lead to diabetes if she doesn't make modest changes in her diet and physical activity level. What is this health condition?

Accepted Answer

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It is often a precursor to diabetes, and lifestyle changes can help prevent the progression to diabetes.

Question 6

The four components that form the foundation of the U.S. nutrition policy are:

Accepted Answer

All four components—nutrition research, education, assistance, and information—are integral to the U.S. nutrition policy.

Question 7

The government can use different tools to influence policies and the lives of citizens. Some of the tools is/are:

Accepted Answer

The government can use taxes and tax incentives, price supports for commodities, and financial support as tools to influence policies and the lives of citizens.

Question 8

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Current Public Policy Agenda includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses on national policies rather than worldwide policies, especially in the context of schools.

Question 9

Jacob, a dietitian, wants to unite with political leaders and concerned citizens to propose a policy change for nutrition-related issues. Example(s) of issues that may need policy change in the community are:

Accepted Answer

All of these issues—food safety, obesity, and food security—are significant nutrition-related concerns that may require policy changes to address effectively.

Question 10

All of the following are different types of public policies that can impact food, nutrition, and health except:

Accepted Answer

Security policy generally pertains to national defense and public safety, and does not directly impact food, nutrition, and health like the other options do.

Question 11

Which federal agency regulates the content of food advertisements and truth-in-labeling laws?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for regulating advertising, including food advertisements, to ensure they are truthful and not misleading.

Question 12

Kelly is a dietitian developing a local wellness policy. She is currently reviewing the CDC's data on obesity trends. Which step is she undergoing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kelly is a dietitian developing a local...

Question 13

Victor gave a presentation about a policy that influences funding priorities for research and for development of new food products, which is:

Accepted Answer

Science policy influences funding priorities for research and development, including new food products.

Question 14

Nutrition research, nutrition monitoring, and nutrition policy are not interrelated.

Accepted Answer

Nutrition research, monitoring, and policy are interrelated as research provides data for monitoring nutritional status, which in turn informs policy decisions to improve public health.

Question 15

With Medicare's new policy toward obesity, medical nutrition therapy can qualify as an antiobesity intervention without specific approval from Congress.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With Medicare's new policy toward obesity, medical...

Question 16

State health agencies may provide services through district or regional offices in states where there are no official local public health agencies.

Accepted Answer

State health agencies can operate through district or regional offices to ensure public health services are available in areas lacking official local public health agencies.

Question 17

State government policymaking structures and processes are not comparable to those of the federal government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of State government policymaking structures and processes are...

Quiz 6: Public Policy and Nutrition