AAFCS Consumer Health and Family Resource Advocacy 2

Question 1

Which US law requires that nutrition facts labels appear on most packaged food products sold in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA)

Answer

Food Safety Modernization Act

Answer

Food Allergen Labeling Act

Answer

Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act

Question 2

What does the term 'health literacy' mean in the context of AAFCS consumer health education?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand health information to make decisions

Answer

The ability to pay for healthcare services

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Completing a health education course in high school

Answer

Knowing how to use health insurance

Question 3

Which organization certifies dietitians in the United States and is considered the primary credentialing body for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs)?

Accepted Answer

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Answer

AAFCS

Answer

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Answer

National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a predatory lending practice that AAFCS consumer advocacy seeks to protect families from?

Accepted Answer

Charging excessive interest rates on payday loans targeting low-income borrowers

Answer

Offering fixed-rate mortgages to qualified buyers

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Providing financial literacy workshops in schools

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Requiring a co-signer for a student loan

Question 5

A consumer wants to file a complaint about a deceptive advertisement. Which US federal agency should they contact?

Accepted Answer

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Answer

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Department of Commerce

Question 6

In family resource advocacy, what is the primary goal of community needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

To systematically gather data on community strengths and gaps to guide resource allocation and program planning

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To identify the wealthiest community members for fundraising

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To survey residents about their political preferences

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To evaluate the performance of existing nonprofit organizations