Question 1

_____ means talking to public officials and legislators to persuade them to consider information you provide on an issue you believe is important.

Accepted Answer

A)  Policy making 
B)  Lobbying 
C)  PACs 
D)  Coalition building 
A)  Policy making 
B)  Lobbying 
C)  PACs 
D)  Coalition building

Question 2

Which of the following should be avoided when issuing a press release to the media?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writing the release in first person 
B)  Keeping the content of the release brief 
C)  Making a strong opening statement 
D)  Sending a fact sheet to accompany the release 
A)  Writing the release in first person 
B)  Keeping the content of the release brief 
C)  Making a strong opening statement 
D)  Sending a fact sheet to accompany the release

Question 3

Draw the grassroots pyramid,and justify your current level of involvement.

Accepted Answer

The grassroots pyram

Question 4

A community nutritionist will make policy decisions in his or her practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The progression of a bill that originated in the House is significantly different than the progression of the bill originated in the Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rules for day-to-day operation that are established so that laws can be carried out are called

Accepted Answer

A)  legislation. 
B)  bills. 
C)  appropriations. 
D)  regulations. 
A)  legislation. 
B)  bills. 
C)  appropriations. 
D)  regulations.

Question 7

Once a bill has been sent from the Congress to the President,the President may

Accepted Answer

A)  sign it into law, at which point it becomes an act. 
B)  veto it, which means it cannot become law. 
C)  allow it to become law without his signature, at which point it is given an "H.R." or "S." designation. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  sign it into law, at which point it becomes an act. 
B)  veto it, which means it cannot become law. 
C)  allow it to become law without his signature, at which point it is given an "H.R." or "S." designation. 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

A(n)_____ defines the scope of a program and sets a maximum or ceiling on how much money can be spent on it.

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriation 
B)  authorization 
C)  budget overlay 
D)  budget authority 
A)  appropriation 
B)  authorization 
C)  budget overlay 
D)  budget authority

Question 9

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 oppose this public policy initiative?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but could in

Question 10

Licensure is a state regulatory action that establishes and enforces minimum competency standards for individuals working in regulated professions,such as dietetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify three methods that you would consider using when communicating with one of your elected officials.Why did you choose these?

Accepted Answer

Answers may include

Question 12

Which of the following is not a public policy priority issue for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aging 
B)  Child nutrition 
C)  Nutrition monitoring and research 
D)  Increased funding for WIC 
A)  Aging 
B)  Child nutrition 
C)  Nutrition monitoring and research 
D)  Increased funding for WIC

Question 13

The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the

Accepted Answer

A)  National Institutes of Health. 
B)  Food and Nutrition Service. 
C)  Department of Health and Human Services. 
D)  Department of Agriculture. 
A)  National Institutes of Health. 
B)  Food and Nutrition Service. 
C)  Department of Health and Human Services. 
D)  Department of Agriculture.

Question 14

Explain the importance of legitimacy for successful public policies,citing an example.

Accepted Answer

Legitimacy is the belief on the part of

Question 15

All states have state licensure laws for practicing dietitians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the Human Genome Project?

Accepted Answer

The Human Genome Project was a

Question 17

List all of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics's public policy issues.Select two and briefly share the Academy's stance on these issues.

Accepted Answer

The seven public policy issues include a

Question 18

After a bill is introduced in either body of Congress,the bill is sent

Accepted Answer

A)  to the President. 
B)  from the House to the Senate or vice versa. 
C)  to a committee. 
D)  to the systemic agenda. 
A)  to the President. 
B)  from the House to the Senate or vice versa. 
C)  to a committee. 
D)  to the systemic agenda.

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
National Institutes of Health
Administration on Aging
Food and Nutrition Service
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Agricultural Research Service
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration

Accepted Answer

The Answer of USDA and DHHS is...

Question 20

Before a problem can be addressed,a majority of people must be convinced that it is public issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ means talking to public officials and legislators to persuade them to consider information you provide on an issue you believe is important.

Which of the following should be avoided when issuing a press release to the media?

Draw the grassroots pyramid,and justify your current level of involvement.

A community nutritionist will make policy decisions in his or her practice.

The progression of a bill that originated in the House is significantly different than the progression of the bill originated in the Senate.

Rules for day-to-day operation that are established so that laws can be carried out are called

Once a bill has been sent from the Congress to the President,the President may

A(n)_____ defines the scope of a program and sets a maximum or ceiling on how much money can be spent on it.

Licensure is a state regulatory action that establishes and enforces minimum competency standards for individuals working in regulated professions,such as dietetics.

Identify three methods that you would consider using when communicating with one of your elected officials.Why did you choose these?

Which of the following is not a public policy priority issue for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the

Explain the importance of legitimacy for successful public policies,citing an example.

All states have state licensure laws for practicing dietitians.

What is the Human Genome Project?

List all of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics's public policy issues.Select two and briefly share the Academy's stance on these issues.

After a bill is introduced in either body of Congress,the bill is sent

Before a problem can be addressed,a majority of people must be convinced that it is public 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

_____ means talking to public officials and legislators to persuade them to consider information you provide on an issue you believe is important.

Which of the following should be avoided when issuing a press release to the media?

Draw the grassroots pyramid,and justify your current level of involvement.

A community nutritionist will make policy decisions in his or her practice.

The progression of a bill that originated in the House is significantly different than the progression of the bill originated in the Senate.

Rules for day-to-day operation that are established so that laws can be carried out are called

Once a bill has been sent from the Congress to the President,the President may

A(n)_____ defines the scope of a program and sets a maximum or ceiling on how much money can be spent on it.

Licensure is a state regulatory action that establishes and enforces minimum competency standards for individuals working in regulated professions,such as dietetics.

Identify three methods that you would consider using when communicating with one of your elected officials.Why did you choose these?

Which of the following is not a public policy priority issue for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the

Explain the importance of legitimacy for successful public policies,citing an example.

All states have state licensure laws for practicing dietitians.

What is the Human Genome Project?

List all of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics's public policy issues.Select two and briefly share the Academy's stance on these issues.

After a bill is introduced in either body of Congress,the bill is sent

Before a problem can be addressed,a majority of people must be convinced that it is public 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