Question 1

Households with children experience food insecurity and hunger at a greater rate than households without children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The Summer Food Service Program for Children is offered in ____.

Accepted Answer

A) all communities that participate in the National School Lunch Program 
B) communities where 50% or more of the children are from households with incomes at or below 185% of the poverty guidelines 
C)  communities where 75% or more of children are from households with incomes at or above 130% of the poverty guidelines 
D)  communities that apply for and receive special federal grant funds 
A) all communities that participate in the National School Lunch Program 
B) communities where 50% or more of the children are from households with incomes at or below 185% of the poverty guidelines 
C)  communities where 75% or more of children are from households with incomes at or above 130% of the poverty guidelines 
D)  communities that apply for and receive special federal grant funds B

Question 3

Private food assistance programs exist to supplement the federal programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What items can be purchased with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Accepted Answer

A) ready-to-eat hot foods 
B) vitamins 
C)  garden seeds 
D)  cleaning supplies 
A) ready-to-eat hot foods 
B) vitamins 
C)  garden seeds 
D)  cleaning supplies

Question 5

Poverty is defined as having too little money to meet minimum needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​What improvements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would you recommend to enhance its ability to meet the needs of low-income households?

Accepted Answer

There are several improvements that coul

Question 7

What are some of the problems that arise when children are hungry?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that children living in f

Question 8

​Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once.
-​Allotments are based on household size, income, assets, housing costs, work requirements, and other factors

Accepted Answer

A) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
B) ​National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
C) ​Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 
D) ​Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 
E) ​Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) 
F)​Older Americans Act (OA
A)  Nutrition Program
G)​The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
H)​Team Nutrition 
A) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
B) ​National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
C) ​Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 
D) ​Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 
E) ​Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) 
F)​Older Americans Act (OA
A)  Nutrition Program
G)​The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
H)​Team Nutrition

Question 9

Food insecurity rates are higher than average in households with children that are headed by a single mom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

​Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once.
-​Assists states in providing nutritious free or reduced-price lunches to eligible children

Accepted Answer

A) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
B) ​National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
C) ​Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 
D) ​Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 
E) ​Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) 
F)​Older Americans Act (OA
A)  Nutrition Program
G)​The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
H)​Team Nutrition 
A) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
B) ​National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
C) ​Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 
D) ​Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 
E) ​Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) 
F)​Older Americans Act (OA
A)  Nutrition Program
G)​The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
H)​Team Nutrition

Question 11

​Match the year the food assistance program was enacted in the right column with the program in the left column. Options may be used once or more than once.
-​Head Start

Accepted Answer

A) ​1946 
B) ​1955 
C) ​1961 
D) ​1965 
E) ​1966
F)​1969
G)​1972
H)​1977
I)​1981
J)​1986
K)​1998
L)​2002 
A) ​1946 
B) ​1955 
C) ​1961 
D) ​1965 
E) ​1966
F)​1969
G)​1972
H)​1977
I)​1981
J)​1986
K)​1998
L)​2002

Question 12

​Of the different hunger policy initiatives, which one do you believe is the most beneficial and why?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the most beneficial hunge

Question 13

​Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once.
-​Provides congregate and home-delivered meals and related nutrition services to older adults

Accepted Answer

A) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
B) ​National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
C) ​Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 
D) ​Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 
E) ​Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) 
F)​Older Americans Act (OA
A)  Nutrition Program
G)​The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
H)​Team Nutrition 
A) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
B) ​National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
C) ​Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 
D) ​Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 
E) ​Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) 
F)​Older Americans Act (OA
A)  Nutrition Program
G)​The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
H)​Team Nutrition

Question 14

The Emergency Food Assistance Program was designed for disaster relief purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once.
-​Provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years determined to be at nutritional risk

Accepted Answer

A) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
B) ​National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
C) ​Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 
D) ​Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 
E) ​Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) 
F)​Older Americans Act (OA
A)  Nutrition Program
G)​The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
H)​Team Nutrition 
A) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
B) ​National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
C) ​Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 
D) ​Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 
E) ​Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) 
F)​Older Americans Act (OA
A)  Nutrition Program
G)​The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
H)​Team Nutrition

Question 16

The harvesting of excess food from farms, orchards, and packing houses to feed the hungry is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) skimming 
B) ​gleaning 
C)  ​poaching 
D)  ​purloining 
A) skimming 
B) ​gleaning 
C)  ​poaching 
D)  ​purloining

Question 17

​Households in which a child's meal size was reduced or one or more of the household members did not eat regularly are categorized as having ____ food security.

Accepted Answer

A) ​high 
B) ​marginal 
C)  ​low 
D)  ​very low 
A) ​high 
B) ​marginal 
C)  ​low 
D)  ​very low

Question 18

When grocery shopping, Sally purchases energy-dense foods instead of nutrient-dense foods, and bypasses the legumes and fresh vegetables and fruits. Why might she make these choices?

Accepted Answer

Sally might make these choices for a num

Question 19

Describe the eligibility requirements to participate in the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.

Accepted Answer

Participants (or their spouse)

Question 20

Financial eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is determined by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) income at or below 185% of the poverty guidelines 
B) income at or below 100% of the poverty guidelines 
C)  participation in the Nutrition Services Incentive Program 
D)  participation in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program 
A) income at or below 185% of the poverty guidelines 
B) income at or below 100% of the poverty guidelines 
C)  participation in the Nutrition Services Incentive Program 
D)  participation in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Households with children experience food insecurity and hunger at a greater rate than households without children.

The Summer Food Service Program for Children is offered in ____.

Private food assistance programs exist to supplement the federal programs.

What items can be purchased with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Poverty is defined as having too little money to meet minimum needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

What improvements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would you recommend to enhance its ability to meet the needs of low-income households?

What are some of the problems that arise when children are hungry?

Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -Allotments are based on household size, income, assets, housing costs, work requirements, and other factors

Food insecurity rates are higher than average in households with children that are headed by a single mom.

Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -Assists states in providing nutritious free or reduced-price lunches to eligible children

Match the year the food assistance program was enacted in the right column with the program in the left column. Options may be used once or more than once. -Head Start

Of the different hunger policy initiatives, which one do you believe is the most beneficial and why?

Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -Provides congregate and home-delivered meals and related nutrition services to older adults

The Emergency Food Assistance Program was designed for disaster relief purposes.

The harvesting of excess food from farms, orchards, and packing houses to feed the hungry is referred to as ____.

Households in which a child's meal size was reduced or one or more of the household members did not eat regularly are categorized as having ____ food security.

When grocery shopping, Sally purchases energy-dense foods instead of nutrient-dense foods, and bypasses the legumes and fresh vegetables and fruits. Why might she make these choices?

Describe the eligibility requirements to participate in the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.

Financial eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is determined by ____.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Exam 10: Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Households with children experience food insecurity and hunger at a greater rate than households without children.

The Summer Food Service Program for Children is offered in ____.

Private food assistance programs exist to supplement the federal programs.

What items can be purchased with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Poverty is defined as having too little money to meet minimum needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

​What improvements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would you recommend to enhance its ability to meet the needs of low-income households?

What are some of the problems that arise when children are hungry?

​Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -​Allotments are based on household size, income, assets, housing costs, work requirements, and other factors

Food insecurity rates are higher than average in households with children that are headed by a single mom.

​Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -​Assists states in providing nutritious free or reduced-price lunches to eligible children

​Match the year the food assistance program was enacted in the right column with the program in the left column. Options may be used once or more than once. -​Head Start

​Of the different hunger policy initiatives, which one do you believe is the most beneficial and why?

​Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -​Provides congregate and home-delivered meals and related nutrition services to older adults

The Emergency Food Assistance Program was designed for disaster relief purposes.

The harvesting of excess food from farms, orchards, and packing houses to feed the hungry is referred to as ____.

​Households in which a child's meal size was reduced or one or more of the household members did not eat regularly are categorized as having ____ food security.

When grocery shopping, Sally purchases energy-dense foods instead of nutrient-dense foods, and bypasses the legumes and fresh vegetables and fruits. Why might she make these choices?

Describe the eligibility requirements to participate in the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.

Financial eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is determined by ____.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

What improvements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would you recommend to enhance its ability to meet the needs of low-income households?

Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -Allotments are based on household size, income, assets, housing costs, work requirements, and other factors

Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -Assists states in providing nutritious free or reduced-price lunches to eligible children

Match the year the food assistance program was enacted in the right column with the program in the left column. Options may be used once or more than once. -Head Start

Of the different hunger policy initiatives, which one do you believe is the most beneficial and why?

Match the characteristics of the food assistance program listed in the left column with the appropriate program listed in the right column. Options may be used once or more than once. -Provides congregate and home-delivered meals and related nutrition services to older adults

Households in which a child's meal size was reduced or one or more of the household members did not eat regularly are categorized as having ____ food security.