Exam 10: Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Food security is one of several conditions necessary for a population to be healthy and well nourished.

Which concept serves as the food guide for a nutritious diet at a minimal cost and is used as the basis for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments?

Those living below the poverty threshold experience food insecurity and hunger at nearly three times the national average.

Ultimately, the goal of food assistance programs is to improve the food security, nutritional status, and health of Americans by providing free food to the masses.

​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. -​Older Americans Act Nutrition Program

A nonprofit program that helps feed people in need by linking sources of unused, unsaved cooked and fresh food with social service agencies that serve meals to people who would otherwise go hungry is referred to as a ____.

Food insecurity can lead to physical, social, and mental health problems, including over weight and obesity.

It is estimated that on average, ____ of requests for emergency food assistance go unmet.

​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. -​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

​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. -​National School Lunch Program

​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. -​Special Milk Program

​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 federal funds and USDA-donated foods to nonresidential child care and adult day care facilities and to family day care homes for children

Describe the demographic and economic circumstances of households receiving SNAP benefits.

​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. -​Ensures that children in lower-income areas continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.

What is the number one contributor to homelessness?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was formerly referred to as the ____.

Food insecurity is only a problem for those who are homeless or unemployed.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program was formerly referred to as the Food Stamp Program.

What is the "food insecurity and obesity paradox"? Are Sally's behaviors indicative of someone who exhibits the food insecurity and obesity paradox?

Under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, the ____ determines the eligibility of needy families and the benefits and services those families will receive.