Question 1

Which of the following federal agencies is not involved in food safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental Protection Agency 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  Federal Trade Commission 
D)  Food and Nutrition Service 
A)  Environmental Protection Agency 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  Federal Trade Commission 
D)  Food and Nutrition Service D

Question 2

Describe the policy-making process.

Accepted Answer

The policy-making process is illustrated in Figure 6-1.The major steps in this process are (1)problem definition and agenda setting,(2)formulation of alternatives,(3)policy adoption,(4)policy implementation,(5)policy evaluation,and (6)policy termination.

Question 3

For entitlement programs,Congress provides whatever money is required from year to year to maintain benefits for eligible people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A personal letter to an elected official from a constituent can be a powerful tool for change.What points should you keep in mind in order to write an effective letter to your elected official?

Accepted Answer

-Get your elected official's name right!

Question 5

In the federal budget process,the amounts of money that government agencies are allowed to spend in implementing their programs are called

Accepted Answer

A)  budget revenue. 
B)  budget outlays. 
C)  budget authority. 
D)  entitlements. 
A)  budget revenue. 
B)  budget outlays. 
C)  budget authority. 
D)  entitlements.

Question 6

Which is the most creative phase of the policy-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formulation of alternatives 
B)  Policy adoption 
C)  Policy termination 
D)  Problem definition and agenda setting 
A)  Formulation of alternatives 
B)  Policy adoption 
C)  Policy termination 
D)  Problem definition and agenda setting

Question 7

The overall mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce hunger in America and in other parts of the world. 
B)  support the production of agriculture. 
C)  ensure a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply. 
D)  promote, protect, and advance the nation's physical and mental health. 
A)  reduce hunger in America and in other parts of the world. 
B)  support the production of agriculture. 
C)  ensure a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply. 
D)  promote, protect, and advance the nation's physical and mental health.

Question 8

What is a political action committee (PAC)? Describe the purpose of PACs.

Accepted Answer

A political action committee is the poli

Question 9

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a PAC that has the legal authority to raise funds to support a given Presidential candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. As posed early in the chapter, "Because overweight and obesity are viewed as public health problems, should we tax foods based on their nutrient value per calorie?" Apply the policy-making process to this question by answering the following questions.
-Who might be interested in partnering in the public policy initiative?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but could in

Question 11

In which phase of the policy-making process are tools/instruments for dealing with the problem chosen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formulation of alternatives 
B)  Policy adoption 
C)  Policy termination 
D)  Problem definition and agenda setting 
A)  Formulation of alternatives 
B)  Policy adoption 
C)  Policy termination 
D)  Problem definition and agenda setting

Question 12

In the United States,policy is formulated by which branch(es)of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive 
B)  Judicial 
C)  Legislative 
D)  All of these 
A)  Executive 
B)  Judicial 
C)  Legislative 
D)  All of these

Question 13

Which is not a street-level bureaucrat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Police officer 
B)  School teacher 
C)  Judge 
D)  Your state Senator 
A)  Police officer 
B)  School teacher 
C)  Judge 
D)  Your state Senator

Question 14

Identify three ways in which the community nutritionist can influence policy making.

Accepted Answer

-Contribute to a PAC
-Lobby
-J

Question 15

In the grassroots pyramid,there are more power players than fence sitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is the process in which people concerned about an issue work to bring the issue to the attention of government officials.

Accepted Answer

A)  Agenda setting 
B)  Entitlement 
C)  Policy making 
D)  Policy adoption 
A)  Agenda setting 
B)  Entitlement 
C)  Policy making 
D)  Policy adoption

Question 17

Medical nutrition therapy is a service provided by a registered dietitian that includes counseling,nutrition support,and nutrition assessment and screening to improve people's health and quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: They aren’t happy with the way things are, but aren’t willing to do anything about it.
They feel strongly about an issue, but prefer to talk rather than do anything about it.
They will work diligently to get a task completed.
They are “in the know” and understand the political system.
They seldom get involved, but can be motivated on a specific issue.
They have strong party allegiance and know their party members.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of willing workers and party people and power is...

Question 19

What is the most important time for constituent involvement in the legislative process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill introduction 
B)  Committee stage 
C)  Floor stage 
D)  Subcommittee stage 
A)  Bill introduction 
B)  Committee stage 
C)  Floor stage 
D)  Subcommittee stage

Question 20

Using the Internet and other media sources is not an appropriate method of building community awareness of an issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following federal agencies is not involved in food safety?

Describe the policy-making process.

For entitlement programs,Congress provides whatever money is required from year to year to maintain benefits for eligible people.

A personal letter to an elected official from a constituent can be a powerful tool for change.What points should you keep in mind in order to write an effective letter to your elected official?

In the federal budget process,the amounts of money that government agencies are allowed to spend in implementing their programs are called

Which is the most creative phase of the policy-making process?

The overall mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to:

What is a political action committee (PAC)? Describe the purpose of PACs.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a PAC that has the legal authority to raise funds to support a given Presidential candidate.

In which phase of the policy-making process are tools/instruments for dealing with the problem chosen?

In the United States,policy is formulated by which branch(es)of the federal government?

Which is not a street-level bureaucrat?

Identify three ways in which the community nutritionist can influence policy making.

In the grassroots pyramid,there are more power players than fence sitters.

_____ is the process in which people concerned about an issue work to bring the issue to the attention of government officials.

Medical nutrition therapy is a service provided by a registered dietitian that includes counseling,nutrition support,and nutrition assessment and screening to improve people's health and quality of life.

What is the most important time for constituent involvement in the legislative process?

Using the Internet and other media sources is not an appropriate method of building community awareness of an issue.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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Exam 6: The Art and Science of Policy Making

Which of the following federal agencies is not involved in food safety?

Describe the policy-making process.

For entitlement programs,Congress provides whatever money is required from year to year to maintain benefits for eligible people.

A personal letter to an elected official from a constituent can be a powerful tool for change.What points should you keep in mind in order to write an effective letter to your elected official?

In the federal budget process,the amounts of money that government agencies are allowed to spend in implementing their programs are called

Which is the most creative phase of the policy-making process?

The overall mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to:

What is a political action committee (PAC)? Describe the purpose of PACs.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a PAC that has the legal authority to raise funds to support a given Presidential candidate.

In which phase of the policy-making process are tools/instruments for dealing with the problem chosen?

In the United States,policy is formulated by which branch(es)of the federal government?

Which is not a street-level bureaucrat?

Identify three ways in which the community nutritionist can influence policy making.

In the grassroots pyramid,there are more power players than fence sitters.

_____ is the process in which people concerned about an issue work to bring the issue to the attention of government officials.

Medical nutrition therapy is a service provided by a registered dietitian that includes counseling,nutrition support,and nutrition assessment and screening to improve people's health and quality of life.

What is the most important time for constituent involvement in the legislative process?

Using the Internet and other media sources is not an appropriate method of building community awareness of an issue.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters