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
The Department of Agriculture would be more likely to inspect food than the Food and Drug Administration when poultry and dairy products are being inspected.
Kendrick just celebrated his 20 birthday. According to US
laws, what does this MOST likely mean?
(1 point)
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He can buy alcohol but not tobacco products.
He can buy tobacco products but not alcohol.
He is not allowed to buy tobacco products or alcohol.
He is allowed to buy both tobacco products and alcohol
According to US laws, when Kendrick celebrates his 20th birthday, it most likely means that he is not allowed to buy tobacco products or alcohol.
Ronny hates ObamaCare but is a big fan of the Affordable
Care Act. What does Ronny need to know about these two
healthcare plans?
(1 point)
They are the same exact plan.
They are no longer available in the United States.
ObamaCare costs less than the Affordable Care Act.
The Affordable Care Act offers better services than
ObamaCare.
Ronny needs to know that ObamaCare and the Affordable Care Act are actually the same healthcare plan.
What is the answer
The answer is: They are the same exact plan.
Pat’s favorite frozen pizza is involved in a national
recall. What does this MOST likely mean?
(1 point)
The pizzas are now available throughout the
country.
The FDA has decided the pizzas are healthy and
safe.
Pat needs to return the pizzas to the grocery store.
People have gotten frostbite from touching the
pizza.
If Pat's favorite frozen pizza is involved in a national recall, it most likely means that Pat needs to return the pizzas to the grocery store.
How did King John of England’s Assize of Bread help shape
food regulations in the 1200s?
(1 point)
It required bread to be made from standard ingredients.
It required bakers to use sanitary measures before food
preparation.
It required bread to be fortified with vitamins and minerals.
It required bakers to offer their bread at an affordable
price.
What is the answer
The answer is: It required bread to be made from standard ingredients.
Enzo is writing a list of all the responsibilities the FDA has.
What is MOST likely to be on this list?
(1 point)
They offer discount health insurance to people who need
it.
They provide fresh fruits and vegetables and clean water
to people.
They investigate diseases to help stop them from
spreading.
They make sure medicines do what they claim to do.
What is the answer
The most likely item to be on Enzo's list of responsibilities of the FDA is: They make sure medicines do what they claim to do.
Bruno has salmonella poisoning. What MOST likely caused
this to happen?
(1 point)
He took unsafe drugs.
He ate contaminated food.
He drank unclean water.
He exercised in hot weather.
What is the answer
The most likely cause of Bruno having salmonella poisoning is: He ate contaminated food.
Tracy works for a pharmaceutical company. What is MOST
likely the title of the research report she is presenting to her
supervisor?
(1 point)
The Effectiveness of Xanax on Sleep
The Prevention of Salmonella in Eggs
The Insurance Needs of Baby Boomers
The History of School Lunches in America
What is the answer
The most likely title of the research report Tracy is presenting to her supervisor, considering that she works for a pharmaceutical company, is: The Effectiveness of Xanax on Sleep.
Jasmine lives in Canada. Hiromi lives in the United States.
How does Jasmine’s health insurance MOST likely differ from
Hiromi’s?
(1 point)
Jasmine’s is provided by private agencies.
Jasmine’s is paid for by the government.
Jasmine is unable to have any health insurance.
Jasmine is paying a higher price for insurance.
What is the answer
The most likely difference between Jasmine's health insurance in Canada and Hiromi's health insurance in the United States is that Jasmine's is paid for by the government, while Hiromi's is provided by private agencies.
Henry lives in the United States and works as a high school
teacher. What is MOST likely TRUE about his health
insurance coverage?
(1 point)
It is not available to him unless he declares bankruptcy.
It is paid for with tax money that contributes to social
services.
It is provided by his work through a private agency.
It is offered by his employer through a government
agency.
What is the answer