Question 1

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 2

When issuing a press release to the media, it is best to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) speak 'off-the-cuff' about the issue 
B) keep the content of the release brief 
C)  begin with a vague call for action 
D)  require the press to do their own fact-checking 
A) speak 'off-the-cuff' about the issue 
B) keep the content of the release brief 
C)  begin with a vague call for action 
D)  require the press to do their own fact-checking

Question 3

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once.​
-​Adjunct to Western medicine with a less invasive approach.

Accepted Answer

A) ​complementary and alternative medicine 
B) ​dietary and herbal supplements 
C) ​nutraceutical 
D) ​state licensure laws 
E) ​biotechnology 
A) ​complementary and alternative medicine 
B) ​dietary and herbal supplements 
C) ​nutraceutical 
D) ​state licensure laws 
E) ​biotechnology

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

​Legitimacy is the belief on the part of

Question 5

Which two agencies are responsible for most nutrition programs at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

A) USDA and FDA 
B) DHHS and USDA 
C)  DHHS and NIH 
D)  NIH and FDA 
A) USDA and FDA 
B) DHHS and USDA 
C)  DHHS and NIH 
D)  NIH and FDA

Question 6

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 7

​Describe the process through which issues are placed on the policy agenda.

Accepted Answer

The first step is to build widespread pu

Question 8

​Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once.
-​amounts actually paid out by government agencies

Accepted Answer

A) ​policy agenda 
B) ​appropriation 
C) ​budget authority 
D) ​budget outlays 
E) ​institutional agenda
F)​problem 
A) ​policy agenda 
B) ​appropriation 
C) ​budget authority 
D) ​budget outlays 
E) ​institutional agenda
F)​problem

Question 9

A functional food is one that may provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

A ____ resolves differences in the appropriations bills passed by the two houses of Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) compromise agreement 
B) reconciliation bill 
C)  caucus bill 
D)  continuing resolution 
A) compromise agreement 
B) reconciliation bill 
C)  caucus bill 
D)  continuing resolution

Question 12

Who might oppose this public policy initiative?

Accepted Answer

To provide a comprehensive answer to the

Question 13

A state dietetic association was interested in introducing a dietetic licensure bill during the state legislative session. After three years, a dietetic licensure bill was signed into law. Describe the probable sequence of events for such a bill from the time the local dietetic association first raised licensure as a policy issue to the day the governor signed the bill into law.

Accepted Answer

​The process by which a bill becomes a l

Question 14

​What is the difference between an authorization and an appropriation?

Accepted Answer

An authorization defines the scope of a

Question 15

Currently, food safety efforts are consolidated into one independent agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the policy-making process.

Accepted Answer

The policy-making process is illustrated

Question 17

​Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once.
-​They have strong party allegiance and know their party members.

Accepted Answer

A) ​banner carriers 
B) ​critics 
C) ​fence sitters 
D) ​party people 
E) ​power players
F)​willing workers 
A) ​banner carriers 
B) ​critics 
C) ​fence sitters 
D) ​party people 
E) ​power players
F)​willing workers

Question 18

​Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once.
-​They will work diligently to get a task completed.

Accepted Answer

A) ​banner carriers 
B) ​critics 
C) ​fence sitters 
D) ​party people 
E) ​power players
F)​willing workers 
A) ​banner carriers 
B) ​critics 
C) ​fence sitters 
D) ​party people 
E) ​power players
F)​willing workers

Question 19

​Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once.
-​authority to spend money

Accepted Answer

A) ​policy agenda 
B) ​appropriation 
C) ​budget authority 
D) ​budget outlays 
E) ​institutional agenda
F)​problem 
A) ​policy agenda 
B) ​appropriation 
C) ​budget authority 
D) ​budget outlays 
E) ​institutional agenda
F)​problem

Question 20

_____ involves 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

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

When issuing a press release to the media, it is best to ____.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -Adjunct to Western medicine with a less invasive approach.

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

Which two agencies are responsible for most nutrition programs at the federal level?

The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the ____.

Describe the process through which issues are placed on the policy agenda.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -amounts actually paid out by government agencies

A functional food is one that may provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

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

A ____ resolves differences in the appropriations bills passed by the two houses of Congress.

Who might oppose this public policy initiative?

What is the difference between an authorization and an appropriation?

Currently, food safety efforts are consolidated into one independent agency.

Describe the policy-making process.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -They have strong party allegiance and know their party members.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -They will work diligently to get a task completed.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -authority to spend money

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

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics 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

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 6: The Art and Science of Policy Making

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

When issuing a press release to the media, it is best to ____.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once.​ -​Adjunct to Western medicine with a less invasive approach.

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

Which two agencies are responsible for most nutrition programs at the federal level?

The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the ____.

​Describe the process through which issues are placed on the policy agenda.

​Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -​amounts actually paid out by government agencies

A functional food is one that may provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

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

A ____ resolves differences in the appropriations bills passed by the two houses of Congress.

Who might oppose this public policy initiative?

​What is the difference between an authorization and an appropriation?

Currently, food safety efforts are consolidated into one independent agency.

Describe the policy-making process.

​Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -​They have strong party allegiance and know their party members.

​Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -​They will work diligently to get a task completed.

​Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -​authority to spend money

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

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics 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

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

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -Adjunct to Western medicine with a less invasive approach.

Describe the process through which issues are placed on the policy agenda.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -amounts actually paid out by government agencies

What is the difference between an authorization and an appropriation?

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -They have strong party allegiance and know their party members.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -They will work diligently to get a task completed.

Match the term in the right column with its definition in the left column. Options will be used only once. -authority to spend money