Yolanda worries that the food on her grocery store
shelves might be unsafe to consume. Her son reminds
her that there are inspection processes in place to
make sure the food is prepared safely. Who makes sure
this food is prepared safely?
(1 point)
the SBA
the NSLP
the CDC
the FDA
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) makes sure that the food is prepared safely.
Melanie is signing up for Medicaid. What does this MOST
likely mean?
(1 point)
She will have increased access to fresh produce.
She will be getting a loan from the SBA.
She will be required to file for bankruptcy.
She will receive free or low-cost health care.
Melanie receiving Medicaid most likely means that she will receive free or low-cost health care.
What did President Abraham Lincoln do in 1862 to help
influence food regulation in America?
(1 point)
He passed two laws: The Meat Inspection Act and The
Food and Drugs act.
He appointed the first chemist to serve in the Department
of Agriculture.
He required all bread to be made with standard
ingredients and no unnecessary fillers.
He founded the Food and Drug Administration and the
Centers for Disease Control.
President Abraham Lincoln appointed the first chemist to serve in the Department of Agriculture in 1862, which helped to influence food regulation in America.
What did President Roosevelt do in 1906 that influenced the
regulation of food in the United States?
(1 point)
He required all bread to be made with standard
ingredients and no unnecessary fillers.
He appointed the first chemist to serve in the Food and
Drug Administration.
He passed two laws: The Meat Inspection Act and The
Food and Drugs act.
He founded the Food and Drug Administration and the
Centers for Disease Control.
President Roosevelt passed two important laws in 1906 that influenced the regulation of food in the United States: The Meat Inspection Act and The Food and Drugs Act.
The US government has influenced public policy on smoking
for decades. How did changes in public policy affect
smoking?
(1 point)
People must now be at least 19 years old to purchase
cigarettes.
The dangers of smoking are well known by most people.
There is no longer any risk of illnesses from second-hand
smoke.
Tobacco products are not allowed to be sold in grocery
stores.
Changes in public policy on smoking have affected smoking in several ways. One impact is that the dangers of smoking are well known by most people, thanks to public awareness campaigns and regulations requiring warning labels on tobacco products. However, none of the options listed reflect this specific impact.
When would the Department of Agriculture be MORE likely to
inspect food than the Food and Drug Administration?
(1 point)
when poultry and dairy products are being inspected
when fast-food restaurants are being inspected
when areas known as “food deserts” are being inspected
when foods being served in school cafeterias are being
inspected