AAFCS Consumer Health and Family Resource Advocacy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which US law requires that nutrition facts labels appear on most packaged food products sold in the United States?
- Food Safety Modernization Act
- Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) (Correct answer)
- Food Allergen Labeling Act
- Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
Correct answer: Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA)
The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 mandated standardized nutrition facts panels on most packaged foods sold in the US.
Question 2: What does the term 'health literacy' mean in the context of AAFCS consumer health education?
- The ability to pay for healthcare services
- The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand health information to make decisions (Correct answer)
- Completing a health education course in high school
- Knowing how to use health insurance
Correct answer: The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand health information to make decisions
Health literacy is the capacity to find, understand, and use health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.
Question 3: Which organization certifies dietitians in the United States and is considered the primary credentialing body for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs)?
- AAFCS
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (Correct answer)
- National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching
Correct answer: Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, awards and maintains the RDN credential.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of a predatory lending practice that AAFCS consumer advocacy seeks to protect families from?
- Offering fixed-rate mortgages to qualified buyers
- Charging excessive interest rates on payday loans targeting low-income borrowers (Correct answer)
- Providing financial literacy workshops in schools
- Requiring a co-signer for a student loan
Correct answer: Charging excessive interest rates on payday loans targeting low-income borrowers
Predatory lending involves unfair, deceptive, or abusive loan terms that trap borrowers — particularly vulnerable populations — in cycles of debt.
Question 5: A consumer wants to file a complaint about a deceptive advertisement. Which US federal agency should they contact?
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (Correct answer)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Department of Commerce
Correct answer: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces truth-in-advertising laws and accepts consumer complaints about deceptive or misleading advertising practices.
Question 6: In family resource advocacy, what is the primary goal of community needs assessment?
- To identify the wealthiest community members for fundraising
- To systematically gather data on community strengths and gaps to guide resource allocation and program planning (Correct answer)
- To survey residents about their political preferences
- To evaluate the performance of existing nonprofit organizations
Correct answer: To systematically gather data on community strengths and gaps to guide resource allocation and program planning
A community needs assessment collects and analyzes data to identify underserved populations and unmet needs, allowing advocates to prioritize and align resources effectively.
AAFCS Consumer Health and Family Resource Advocacy 2
Which US law requires that nutrition facts labels appear on most packaged food products sold in the United States?