Claire is a working single mother of two young kids. During the day, she works as a nursing assistant at a doctor’s office, and in the evening, she sometimes picks up extra shifts at a local hospital. Claire has a strict grocery budget, and to make ends meet, she usually avoids buying fresh fruits or meat. She also regularly shops at a discount grocer that carries food that is past its “best-by” date. In times when she has not been able to get extra shifts, Claire has relied on her local food bank to make sure that she and her family always have food to eat. How would you describe Claire’s level of food security?
Table of contents
- 1. Science of Nutrition1h 52m
- 2. Tools for Healthful Eating1h 51m
- 3. The Human Body & Digestion2h 7m
- 4. Carbohydrates3h 11m
- 5. Lipids2h 31m
- 6. Proteins2h 16m
- 7. Vitamins2h 20m
- 8. Water and Minerals2h 55m
- Water45m
- Introduction to Minerals9m
- Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium18m
- Hypertension and Minerals12m
- Major Mineral: Calcium and Phosphorus21m
- Osteoporosis: Minerals and Bone Health14m
- Major Mineral: Chloride, Magnesium, & Sulfur16m
- Trace Minerals: Iron and Copper14m
- Trace Minerals: Fluoride and Iodine9m
- Other Trace Minerals13m
- 9. Alcohol57m
- 10. Energy Balance: Body Weight, Obesity, & Eating Disorders3h 7m
- 11. Nutrition & Fitness1h 7m
- 12. Food Safety & Regulation2h 3m
- 13. Food Insecurity in the US and the World37m
- 14. Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy 1h 30m
- 15. Nutrition: Toddlers to Late Adulthood42m
13. Food Insecurity in the US and the World
Food Insecurity
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Which governmental organization is responsible for administering SNAP, WIC, and other food programs?
A
CDC.
B
FDA.
C
EPA.
D
USDA.
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Understand that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) are federal food assistance programs designed to improve nutrition and food security for eligible populations.
Identify the key governmental organizations involved in nutrition and food safety: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
Recall the primary roles of these organizations: CDC focuses on public health surveillance and disease prevention, FDA regulates food and drug safety, EPA manages environmental protection, and USDA oversees agriculture and nutrition assistance programs.
Recognize that the USDA is the agency responsible for administering food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, as it manages policies related to agriculture, food, and nutrition services.
Conclude that the correct answer is USDA because it directly administers SNAP, WIC, and other food programs aimed at supporting nutrition and food security.
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