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

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces truth-in-advertising laws and accepts consumer complaints about deceptive or misleading advertising practices.

AAFCS - American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Practice Test

AAFCS - American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Practice Test

AAFCS Consumer Health and Family Resource Advocacy 2