#1
Which of the following is a government assistance program in the United States for nutritional support?
Food Stamps
ExplanationFood Stamps is a government assistance program in the United States that provides nutritional support.
#2
What does SNAP stand for in the context of government assistance programs?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
ExplanationSNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a government assistance program providing nutritional support.
#3
Which of the following is a nutritional assistance program targeted specifically at pregnant women, new mothers, and young children in the United States?
WIC
ExplanationWIC is a nutritional assistance program for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children in the United States.
#4
What does TANF stand for in the context of government assistance programs?
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
ExplanationTANF stands for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, a government assistance program.
#5
Which of the following nutritional assistance programs is designed to provide meals and snacks to low-income children during school breaks and weekends?
Backpack Program
ExplanationThe Backpack Program is designed to provide meals and snacks to low-income children during school breaks and weekends.
#6
What is the primary focus of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in the United States?
Funding food banks and pantries
ExplanationThe primary focus of TEFAP is funding food banks and pantries in the United States.
#7
Which government agency administers the WIC program in the United States?
Department of Health and Human Services
ExplanationThe Department of Health and Human Services administers the WIC program in the United States.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for eligibility in the SNAP program?
Age
ExplanationAge is not a criterion for eligibility in the SNAP program.
#9
Which of the following is a component of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) in the United States?
Vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables
ExplanationThe SFMNP includes vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables as a component.
#10
What is the primary objective of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in the United States?
Providing free meals to children and adults in care facilities
ExplanationCACFP's primary objective is providing free meals to children and adults in care facilities in the United States.
#11
Which of the following is a federal nutrition assistance program for American Indian and Alaska Native households?
FDPIR
ExplanationFDPIR is a federal nutrition assistance program for American Indian and Alaska Native households.
#12
What is the primary objective of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in the United States?
Providing food assistance to seniors aged 60 and above
ExplanationCSFP's primary objective is providing food assistance to seniors aged 60 and above in the United States.
#13
What is the primary focus of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in the United States?
Promoting healthy eating habits among students
ExplanationThe NSLP's primary focus is promoting healthy eating habits among students in the United States.
#14
Which government agency oversees the administration of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in the United States?
Department of Education
ExplanationThe Department of Education oversees the administration of the SFSP in the United States.
#15
Which of the following government assistance programs focuses on providing nutrition education and breastfeeding support to pregnant and postpartum women?
WIC
ExplanationWIC focuses on providing nutrition education and breastfeeding support to pregnant and postpartum women.
#16
Which of the following is a federal nutrition program that provides grants to state agencies for the administration of child nutrition programs?
CACFP
ExplanationCACFP is a federal nutrition program providing grants to state agencies for the administration of child nutrition programs.
#17
Which of the following is a federal nutrition assistance program aimed at improving the nutritional status of pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five?
WIC
ExplanationWIC is a federal nutrition assistance program aimed at improving the nutritional status of pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five.