NTR Exam 2

All US school-aged children may participate in the school meals program.

true

Over half of all infant formula sold in the US is purchased through WIC.

true

What is the reimbursement rate for snacks/supplements provided to sponsoring organizations of Tier-II day care homes?

.20

How much is Wake County Child Nutrition Services reimbursed for paid lunch?

.25

How much does the North Carolina State Legislature pay for reduced-price breakfast?

.30

What was the price per one-half pint of milk in June of 1940?

1 cent

How many supervisors does Melanie oversee?

11

NSLP accounts for what percent of the total Federal expenditures for all food and nutrition assistance programs?

17%

Children up to what age, are eligible to receive afterschool meals and snacks?

18

When were the first Recommended Dietary Allowances established?

1941

When did WIC begin as a permanent operation?

1974

When was WIC enacted into legislation?

1975

In what year was the Child Care Food Program renamed to Child and Adult Care Food Program?

1990

According to Melanie, how many schools in the US operate the Special Milk Program?

2

When were the revised food packages proposed by the Institute of Medicine implemented?

2009

Around how many children between the ages of 1-4 years participate in WIC?

25%

As part of the offer versus serve program, students are required to take how many of the 5 meal components?

3

What is the reimbursement rate provided to institutions/facilities serving reduced-price lunch/supper?

3.01

According to the USDA, how many children will lose access to free AND reduced-price lunch?

40,000

What percent of infants born in the US are participants in WIC?

48

The pilot program for Farm to Childcare initially involved how many childcare programs?

5-10

How many summer camps were served by the Special Milk Program in 2011?

782

Based on the requirements to participate in CACFP, who is eligible? (Check all that apply)

A 70-year old who receives services from a local adult care center , A 25-year old who has Parkinson's disease and is wheelchair-bound , A 14-year old child of a migrant worker , A 4-year old child who is a student at HeadStart

Who is eligible to participate in CACFP? (Check all that apply)

Child care centers, Adult day care centers

Only adjunctively eligible children at a participating school or half-day Pre-K program can get milk through the Special Milk Program.

False

Which of the following is a reason why WIC State agencies might require participants purchase only store-brand cereals with their benefits?

Requiring store-brands saves State agencies money.

In 1960, how much was the USDA reimbursing schools for lunch?

The correct answer is: 4.4 cents

As student participation in NSLP and SBP _________, Child Nutrition Service receives __________ money, because NSLP and SBP is a ___________ program.

The correct answer is: Child Nutrition Service receives __________ money → More, because NSLP and SBP is a(n) ___________ program → Entitlement, As student participation in NSLP and SBP _________ → Increases

When is Second Chance Breakfast served?

The correct answer is: During a break in the morning, usually between first and second period

Which breakfast alternatives option would be best for a school with early start times?

The correct answer is: Second Chance Breakfast

In order for schools to make accommodations for children with special needs, what must the school do?

The correct answer is: The school must have on file a written statement signed by a licensed physician indicating what the child's disability is, what foods must be omitted from the child's diet, and what foods must be substituted

Detroit School Garden Collaborative produces which of the following, every 4 weeks? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: 600 pounds of cucumbers, 300 pounds of green peppers

Which of the following are CACFP requirements that centers must follow? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: A daily dated menu must be displayed, Record daily counts of the number of meals served to children taken at time of service, Water must be available during meal service

Which of the following are required changes that schools made as part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Breads must be at least 50% whole grain, Fruits and vegetables must be served every day, School districts must create a local wellness policy

Which of the following are considered alternative breakfast models that may be offered in addition to the traditional, cafeteria-based breakfast model?

The correct answers are: Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab and Go Breakfast

How does CACFP support the economy? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: CACFP helps working families work., CACFP funding supports the local economy, by purchasing required healthy foods at grocery stores and farmers' markets., CACFP funding is a significant resource for supporting child care providers, afterschool programs, homeless shelters and adult care centers., CACFP supports jobs in child care.

Which of the following are responsibilities for adults during meal time? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Choosing and preparing healthy and safe food, Establishing pleasant eating environments, Teaching about food and behavior

What are the advantages of Pre-Plated meal service? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Convenience, Cost control, Saves time

Breakfast items should meet which of the following requirements (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Easily transportable, Easily consumed, Meet USDA nutrition standards

Which of the following are responsibilities for children during meal time? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Eat the amount of food they need, Learn to eat a variety of foods, Learn independence and responsibility, Learn proper eating behaviors and manners at the table

Why is Farm to CACFP beneficial? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Eating locally produced foods and providing opportunities for nutrition education can lead to increased participation and engagement in meal programs, Eating locally produced foods and providing opportunities for nutrition education can lead to consumption of healthier options, Eating locally produced foods and providing opportunities for nutrition education can lead to support of local economies

The combination of which programs allowed children to be fed commodity-based meals in schools cafeterias? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Federal Commodity Relief Corporation, Works Progress Administration

Why is cost a common criticism of the new school lunch guidelines? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Foods that fit the guidelines typically cost more compared to those previously sourced to make school lunches, Approved healthier foods tend to spoil quicker than those with added sugars and salt, Restocking and refrigeration cost increases due to shorter shelf-life of approved foods

Students served by Detroit Public Schools, receive which of the following? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Free breakfast, Free lunch, Free supper

What local foods are most often included in the menus at A Safe Place? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Fruits, Vegetables, Eggs

Which of the following farm to preschool activities are utilized by A Safe Place? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Include local foods in meals, Growing school yard gardens, Purchasing from a local farmer

Eating breakfast has been linked to which of the following? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Increased attendance, Better concentration, Higher test scores, Fewer nurse visits, Reduced risk for obesity

The updated infant meal patterns no longer allow which of the following to be served? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Juice, Cheese/Cheese spread

What are the effects of hunger in school-aged children mentioned in the videos? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Lack of focus, Stomach aches, Poor behavior

Lisa Davis of the No Kid Hungry Campaign says that if this proposal is enacted, children will face which of the following consequences as a result? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Lowered academic performance, Mental and physical health changes

How are child care centers incorporating local foods? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Meals and snacks, Growing food, Taste tests, Farmer visits, Cooking, Community/parent engagement

Who does Child Nutrition Services partner and collaborate with in order to implement NSLP and SBP in Wake County?

The correct answers are: NC Department of Public Instruction, NC Department of Agriculture, Parent Teacher Association, Farm to School Coalitions, No Kid Hungry

How are children determined to be categorically eligible to receive free meals? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Participation in SNAP, If they are homeless, a migrant, or runaway, If they are a foster child

How can schools simplify clean up? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Placing large trash cans in the hallway for breakfast trash, Provide classrooms with wipes for desks and separate trash bags for breakfast, Identify student helpers to help remove breakfast trash from the classroom

How can schools implement Grab n' Go to the classroom? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Portable carts, Tables or crates, Quick cafeteria lines

What is happening in the classroom while kids eat? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Quiet reading and writing, Attendance and morning announcements, Morning warm-up

What does Melanie mean when she says there must be a compliant meal agreement? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: School Nutrition Services has to meet meal pattern for breakfast and lunch, There must be an accurate point of service meal count, Schools should be serving a meal to a qualified student

Who does the NSLP and SBP serve? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Students, Teachers, Principals, Parents

What did the students in Houston harvest from their garden and use in the recipe they learned to cook? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Sweet potatoes, Kale

How are families involved in Farm to Preschool? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: Taste tests, Garden days

How did the United States entry into World War 2 impact the School Lunch Program? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: There was a decrease of surplus food, There were fewer women working in the cafeterias, Schools were not given additional to build or staff cafeterias

What are the main goals of Recipe for Success? (Check all that apply)

The correct answers are: To ensure kids learn where their food comes from, To teach students how to prepare fresh fruits and vegetables

In fiscal year 2018, the USDA reimbursed providers with how much money?

a. $3.6 billion

Which of the following reflects the updated age groups for infant meal patterns?

a. 0-5 months and 6-11 months

In fiscal year 2017, how many farmers participated in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program?

a. 16,815

As part of the changes to the WIC food packages, infant formula is issued how long after an infant is born?

a. 30 days after the infant is born

Yogurt may be served in place of milk once per day for which age group?

a. Adults

Which of the following food specifications were adjusted in the revised WIC food packages?

a. All bread must be 100% whole wheat

Why was funding not provided in 1962 along with the National School Lunch Act?

a. Appropriations committees had not yet discussed funding

What does CVV stand for in relation to WIC food packages?

a. Cash value voucher

Which act expanded meal assistance and added the School Breakfast Program

a. Child Nutrition Act of 1966

What Act changed Child Care Food Program to the Child and Adult Care Food Program?

a. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989

When participants must switch WIC eligibility categories, in which category does WIC participation drop the most? (Check all that apply)

a. Children one year of age d. Children two years of age

What are some common locations for WIC services to be provided? (Check all that apply)

a. County Health Departments b. Mobile clinics (vans) c. Hospitals d. Schools e. Community centers

What tradeoffs should policy-makers consider when determining program design? (check all that apply)

a. Economic targeting c. Program budget e. Nutrition targeting

From which of the following can Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons be used to buy WIC eligible foods? (Check all that apply)

a. Farmers Markets b. Roadside Stands f. Farmers

WIC is administered at which of the following governmental levels of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)?

a. Federal

Which of the following has happened in Wake County as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act?

a. Food waste has increased because students don't like the updated meal pattern requirements

Which of the following cooking methods is not allowed as a way of preparing foods on-site?

a. Frying

The Healthy Meals for Americans Act of 1994 extended eligibility for free meals for children participating in

a. Head Start

Why is high participation among students important for school districts?

a. High participation increases reimbursements for free and reduced-price meals, which are critical to covering fixed costs of meal service

Which act allowed for a fourth meal for children in care 8 hours or more per day in child care centers and outside school hours centers only?

a. Hunger Prevention Act of 1988

Which of the following is the single most expensive food category for WIC?

a. Infant formula

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Family Style Dining?

a. May not be appropriate for all ages

What are indicators of compliance in monitoring the quality of CACFP meals? (Check all that apply)

a. Menus b. Production records c. Meal observation d. Meal counts

How did the students react to the samples of steamed cabbage?

a. Most students loved it

Which program is the oldest and largest school meals program?

a. National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Children who receive meals offered through CACFP can also consume food through which established nutrition programs? (Check all that apply)

a. National School Lunch Program (NSLP) d. WIC f. School Breakfast Program (SBP)

The only school that offers the Special Milk Program in North Carolina is located where?

a. Ocracoke Island

What are the two options for a school that decides the new guidelines won't work for them?

a. Opt-Out and Exemption

Under WIC, which of the following are categories for breastfeeding and formula feeding? (Check all that apply)

a. Partial breastfeeding with some infant formula b. Full breastfeeding with no infant formula d. Full infant formula

What are some common questions and challenges that WIC Breastfeeding addresses? (Check all that apply)

a. Plugged ducts, mastitis, and thrush b. When breastfeeding isn't working c. Steps and signs of a good latch d. Breastfeeding with a teething baby e. Low milk supply

The Department of Homeland Security is tightening what rule, to require individuals hoping to become citizens prove that they won't rely on SNAP?

a. Public Charge Rule

Which of the following is including in the eligibility requirements for WIC? (Check all that apply)

a. Residential eligibility b. Categorical eligibility c. Income eligibility e. Nutritional-risk eligibility

Which of the following is a basic premise of the National School Lunch Act?

a. Schools had to maintain accurate records and submit them to the state oversight agency

If you are interested in applying for WIC benefits, who should you contact in order to request information to schedule an appointment?

a. State agency

Which of the following contributes to the variation in food package costs across WIC State agencies? (Check all that apply)

a. State requirements for purchasing all or some of the foods associated with a voucher b. Number and types of WIC-authroized stores c. Medicaid's coverage of special formula d. Geographic variation in food prices e. EBT use g. Negotiated rates for infant formula h. Caseload composition

Which of the following contributes to the inequity associated with WIC eligibility? (Check all that apply)

a. States have different Medicaid requirements. b. States have different TANF requirements. c. States have different ways of defining "family" or "economic unit". d. States and local agencies use different timeframes to determine participant income. e. States have different SNAP eligibility requirements. f. The federal government did not provide an exhaustive list of income sources in the WIC eligibility regulations.

Why are niche crops that can potentially be high revenue, also be high risk?

a. The crops can spoil

A 2016 study of a Washington state school district found that _________ students continued to buy school lunch, even once the new lunches had more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

a. The same number of

What does it mean when a public school or district decides to opt-out of the USDA School Lunch Program?

a. They are no longer required to comply with standards, but they cannot receive reimbursement for free and reduced lunch programs

For-profit centers are only eligible to participate in CACFP if they meet which of the following criteria? (Check all that apply)

a. They receive title XX funds for at least 25% of enrolled children or licensed capacity f. At least 25% of the children in care are eligible for free and reduced-priced meals

Individuals ages 18 to 60 years of age may participate in CACFP if they meet which requirement?

a. They require daily supervision because of functional limitations

What is the mission of Farm to Childcare?

a. To connect farmers with local childcare centers to provide fresh produce to children

What is the purpose of the IFIF program?

a. To deliver iron-fortified formula to infants

Where does the Granville Vance County WIC Office receive funding?

a. USDA

Which of the following is an example of a market force?

a. Vendors won't change food prices, because they fear that they will lose business.

Which of the following may be a reason for partial voucher redemptions? (Check all that apply)

a. WIC is providing too much of some types of food b. WIC participants are consuming suboptimal amounts of their authorized WIC foods c. WIC participants don't know what they can buy with their vouchers d. WIC vendors don't carry the foods available on the vouchers e. WIC participants don't like the variety of foods provided by the vouchers.

Which of the following had the most significant improvement in a study among California WIC families?

a. Whole-grain consumption

Which of the following food-products had increased demand following the WIC food packages revisions according to food retailers? (Check all that apply)

a. Whole-grain products b. Lower-fat milk c. Fresh produce

The Special Milk Program sold how many pints of milk in 1990?

b. 180 million

How many schools nationwide could be at risk of not being able to provide free meals to all students?

b. 2,100

What percent of the Child Nutrition Services Budget goes to food costs?

b. 38-41%

How many patients do Nutritionists and Processing Assistants see on an average day?

b. 50-60

What was the average monthly participation for fiscal year 2017?

b. 7.3 million

Participants in SNAP and Medicaid may be certified as eligible for WIC through what procedure?

b. Adjunctive eligibility

What topic is the focus of the Granville-Vance County WIC Processing Assistants' family education, this month?

b. Beans as a protein source

In 1975, the Special Food Service Program for Children was split into which two programs?

b. Child Care Food Program and Summer School Food Service

When WIC was first established, who was eligible to participate? (Check all that apply?)

b. Children up to 5 years of age e. Women up to 6 months postpartum

What are the two major types of nutritional risk recognized for WIC eligibility? (Check all that apply)

b. Diet-based risks f. Medically-based risks

What are Angel Funds in Wake County?

b. Donations made from organizations like PTA to a fund that the principal oversees, to provide money to students who don't have enough money in their account to pay for their meal

The White House conference was a catalyst for change in which of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

b. Expansion of EFNEP to 7,000 paraprofessionals c. Expansion of School Lunch Program d. Expansion of Food Stamp Program e. Food labeling and the Dietary Guidelines

How are local foods procured by A Safe Place?

b. Farmer Foodshare

What vitamin important for women thinking about becoming pregnant and pregnant women, does WIC discuss as part of their nutrition education?

b. Folic Acid

Which of the following programs has experienced dramatic decreases in participation since in the early 2000s?

b. Full-Priced Lunch

Meat and meat alternates can be served in place of which component of breakfast?

b. Grains

WIC originally provided what additional benefits to the supplemental nutrition provided to participants? (Check all that apply)

b. Health care referrals d. Nutrition education

Which state does not operate a Farmers Market Nutrition Program?

b. Idaho

Which of the follow is served by the Farmers Market Nutrition Program? (Check all that apply)

b. Infants over 4 months of age c. Children 1-5 years of age e. Women

Which organization provides the funding for Farm to Childcare?

b. John Rex Endowment

Which of the following are the two main cost components of WIC? (select two)

b. Nutrition Services and Administration d. Food

If a woman applying for WIC is in her first trimester, how many assessments will she receive upon receiving benefits?

b. One each trimester

Farm to Childcare utilized which of the following, to separate them from other programs?

b. PSE change

What does "integrity" mean in the initial screening process of WIC participants? (Check all that apply)

b. Participants can be approved through adjunctive eligibility c. Participants must reside in the county from which they are receiving WIC benefits f. Participants have to be income eligible

What types of milk can only be offered for the Special Milk Program? (Check all that apply)

b. Pasteurized milk c. Fat free or low-fat milk

What nutrients were targeted in the revised food packages because they were likely to be missing from participants's diets

b. Potassium and Fiber

What are the two types of meal service that centers can utilize?

b. Pre-Plated and Family Style Dining

How is Child Nutrition Services in Wake County currently implementing sustainability practices?

b. Recyclable Cafeteria Trays

Why would block grants not be ideal for NSLP and SBP?

b. School Nutrition Services would be given a specific amount of money to provide meals to students, instead of funds being dependent on participation

Why is meal appeal a common criticism of the new school lunch guidelines?

b. Some feel that the new limits on salt, sugar, and fat combined with increases in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables will lead to meals that children simply won't eat

Who administers NSLP at the State level?

b. State agencies

How does FoodCorps get kids involved with food and farming?

b. Students create their own recipe using local foods brought in and hand out samples to other students to encourage consuming farm fresh foods

What is the Special Milk Program?

b. The Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools that do not participate in NSLP and SBP

Which of the following is an infant-formula related issue for WIC? (Check all that apply)

b. The potential effects that providing free infant formula has on breastfeeding prevalence c. Cost implications of WIC"s infant formula rebate program d. The cost-effectiveness of new additives in infant formula

What is the last step of WIC breastfeeding support?

b. Thrive

What is the purpose of the Farm to Childcare Toolkit?

b. To assist child care center and family child care home directors and staff to take the concept of Farm to Childcare and put it into action

Which of the following is a reason why the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies recommended that WIC include cash-value vouchers as part of their benefit package?

b. To provide participants choice

What new technology has been developed for WIC participants within the last 2 years, in order to help them identify which foods are WIC approved?

b. WIC Benefits App

How do Grab n' Go and Breakfast in the Classroom differ?

b. With Grab n' Go students grab their breakfast and take it to their classroom, whereas with Breakfast in the Classroom breakfast is brought to the students' classroom

In 2015, states were authorized to substitute which of the following as a milk substitution?

b. Yogurt

How much did the Special Milk Program cost in 1980?

c. $145.2 million

The USDA highly encourages centers and day care homes to make how many components of a snack a vegetable or fruit?

c. 1 of the 2 required components

In what year did the Special Milk Program cease to operate as a separate program?

c. 1943

At what age do infants get introduced to meat/meat alternates as part of the current infant meal patterns for lunch and supper?

c. 8-11 months

How is Child Nutrition Services in Wake County attempting to be innovative and trendy among high school students?

c. A coffee bar was implemented in a high school

The 3-acre school garden at David L. Mackenzie elementary and middle school was previously which of the following?

c. A playground

In 1995, over 190,000 family child care homes participating in the program served children that came from homes where families had incomes _______ of the poverty guideline

c. Above 185%

What is the ticket system?

c. Children who could not pay the 1-cent charge were supplied milk free and the cost was met through donations from charitable organizations

How did Congress initially incentivize the consumption of milk among school children, after most schools discontinued the program?

c. Congress authorized use of Commodity Credit Corporation funds to reimburse elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools for milk served over and above the amounts normally used

What is the perceived barrier that many childcare centers brought up when Farm to Childcare was trying to get involved with their center?

c. Cost of fresh produce

From what group does WIC state a mother needs breastfeeding support?

c. Dads

After the WIC food packages revisions, the prices for canned and frozen vegetables followed which trend?

c. Decreased

As of December 1978, how many family child care providers participated in the Child Care Food Program?

c. Fewer than 12,000

Low-income children participating in CACFP can also participate in which other program that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income children?

c. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program

Over the next few years, what is WIC hoping to improve as part of their program?

c. Going mobile to reach more participants

What are the four meal components that can be utilized in meal patterns for children and adults? (Check all that apply)

c. Grains/bread e. Meats/Meat alternatives f. Fluid milk g. Fruits and vegetables

Betti Wiggins was only able to utilize school gardens if she did which of the following?

c. If the products grown in the gardens are included in the school lunch program

Who is the target audience of WIC? (Check all that apply)

c. Infants up to one year of age d. Low-income pregnant and postpartum women e. Children up to 5

What is the difference between "institutions" and "facilities" in relation to Farm to CACFP?

c. Institutions must follow federal procurement rules, whereas facilities do not have to follow federal procurement rules

Funding to promote breastfeeding at WIC clinics increased the availability of:

c. Lactation consultants

Who pays for the milk supplied to the school that participates in the Special Milk Program?

c. NC Department of Public Instruction

The revisions to WIC food packages were associated with positive impacts on which of the following health factors in young children?

c. Obesity

When did the new Meal Pattern Implementation begin?

c. October of 2017

What is used to determine the amount of creditable grains?

c. Ounce (oz) equivalents

Which of the following is a benefit of a paper voucher that is not seen with EBT use?

c. Participants can use the paper voucher as a de facto shopping list.

How does the National School Lunch Program operate?

c. Participating school districts and independent schools receive cash subsidies and USDA foods for each reimbursable meal they serve. In exchange, NSLP institutions must serve lunches that meet Federal meal pattern requirements and offer the lunches at free or reduced price to eligible children

Which statement best reflects the trend for participation in NSLP?

c. Participation has continued to increase, despite a drop from 1971-1984

How does CACFP accomplish its goal to ensure that eligible children and adults who attend qualifying non-residential care facilities receive nutritious meals?

c. Providing reimbursement to qualified caregivers for meals and supplements (snacks) served to participants

The number of children getting free lunch ________ from 1967-1973.

c. Quadrupled

Marisol is going to be starting Kindergarten at Root Elementary School, and her family is inquiring about the cost of her lunch at school. The household income for Marisol's family is between 130%-185% of the federal poverty guideline. For which of the following does Marisol qualify?

c. Reduced-price lunch

What is another name for WIC?

c. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

What does the term "food component" refer to?

c. The nutrients and other substances contained in food

Why does the only school in North Carolina to offer the Special Milk Program only operate the Special Milk Program and not the National School Lunch Program?

c. The school is landlocked

Why were some conservatives opposed to expanding the school lunch program to the Department of Education?

c. They thought it could create dependency on the federal government and weaken the population

What are the main goals of federal child nutrition programs? (Check all that apply)

c. To promote nutrition and health d. To enhance food security and prevent hunger

The National School Lunch Program was established under the National School Lunch Act. What was the purpose of the National School Lunch Act?

c. To safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation's children and to encourage the domestic consumption of nutritious agricultural commodities and other foods

What job responsibilities are Child Nutrition Services staff members focusing on for the month of February?

c. Vendor bids

Why did the Committee to Review WIC Food Packages consider the dyadic nature of breastfeeding when changes were being made?

c. When mothers are breastfeeding, they have greater nutritional needs due to increased milk production

States that are having difficulty meeting which of the following requirements can apply for an exemption?

c. Whole-grain requirement

Federal assistance in providing milk for school children began in June of 1940 in which city?

chicago

Sponsoring organizations and independent centers assume what percent of the administrative and financial responsibilities for CACFP operations at the local level?

d. 100% financial and 100% administrative

How many schools were participating in a federal assistance program for providing milk to school children at the end of November in 1940?

d. 123 schools

What age group was added to address the needs of older children?

d. 13-18 years old

How many people would lose access to SNAP if the proposal to tighten SNAP enrollment standards is passed?

d. 3 million

How many children did NSLP serve in 2016?

d. 30.4 million

How many children participated in NSLP in the first year?

d. 7.1 million

Which of the following is an unintended consequence associated with bundling foods into one WIC voucher?

d. A decrease in the nutritional benefit of intended food packages

What is FoodCorps? (Check all that apply)

d. A nationwide team of leaders that connects kids to real food so they can grow up healthy

Which organizations partner with Farm to Childcare to help implement the program?

d. Advocates for Health in Action and Cooperative Extension

How do children qualify for free milk?

d. Any child from a family that meets income guidelines for free meals is eligible

Which alternative breakfast model had the largest increase in the number of students eating breakfast?

d. Breakfast in the Classroom

What is a main concern of advocates against the SNAP enrollment standards being tightened?

d. Children participating in SNAP will lose automatic access to free school meals

In the 10 years since the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act has been in place, participation in NSLP and SBP in Wake County has followed which trend?

d. Decreased substantially

Which of the following is an additional participant benefit associated with Granville Vance County WIC Office?

d. Dental office

WIC is a ________ program, meaning that spending levels are determined by appropriations committees.

d. Discretionary or non entitlement

When will the rule to require individuals hoping to become citizens, prove that they won't rely on SNAP go into effect?

d. February of 2020

Which of the following meal components is a controversial topic in School Nutrition Services?

d. Fluid milk as a beverage

What does the Farmers Market Nutrition Program define as "locally grown" produce?

d. Grown within state borders

To what additional benefits do WIC participants have access?

d. Health screening e. Substance abuse referral a. Immunization screening

What are the three major types of day care settings in which CACFP is administered? (Check all that apply)

d. Independent centers e. Family or group homes a. Centers

How does WIC measure the success of their program? (Check all that apply)

d. Monitoring participation f. Amount of cash value vouchers being redeemed

Who provides the reimbursement checks for Child Nutrition Services?

d. NC Department of Public Instruction

Under the offer-versus-serve policy, the School Food Authority must do what?

d. Offer sufficient components to a meal, but the student can decline to take some components

The updated child and adult meal patterns allows for juice to be served how often?

d. Once per day

What is one of the biggest obstacles that WIC faces?

d. Participants don't like what they are offered

As WIC Director, Lauren supervises which of the following? (Check all that apply)

d. Processing Assistants e. Nutritionists

Farm to Childcare focuses on which of the following processes in order to implement their program?

d. Procurement

Colleen meets the categorical, residential, and nutritional-risk eligibility requirements for WIC. Which of Colleen's characteristics would be the reason why she doesn't need to provide documentation of her income to qualify for WIC?

d. She already receives SNAP.

Why is overreach a common criticism of the new school lunch guidelines?

d. Some feel that the new specific standards are too strict and detailed, and therefore hard for schools to comply with

What is the major inequity associated with cash-value vouchers?

d. The amount of food that can be purchased with cash-value vouchers varies from region to region.

Why was milk introduced as a beverage during school lunches?

d. The burgeoning Dairy Industry

What does the term "meal component" refer to?

d. The food groups required in the meals

What are the key roles of WIC? (check all that apply)

d. To provide nutrition education e. To provide nutrition services f. To provide breastfeeding support a. To provide food packages

Children ages 12 and under are eligible to receive how many meals and snacks daily at a child care home or center?

d. Two meals and one snack

The USDA highly encourages centers and day care homes to serve what beverage to participants?

d. Unflavored milk

The market value of the infant formula provided by WIC in 2015-2016 ranged from

e. $155.28-$177.20 per month

What percentage of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program program cost is supported by federal funds?

e. 100%

What was the reimbursement rate for a half-pint of milk in 2012-2013?

e. 19.25 cents

How many children receive nutritious snacks and meals each day through CACFP?

e. 4.2 million

Childcare centers looking to initiate Farm to Childcare at their child care center must meet which of the following requirements?

e. Centers must participate in CACFP

The Special Milk Program was enacted as part of which act?

e. Child Nutrition Act

What age group receives whole milk as part of their food package?

e. Children 1-2 years of age

What were the three food packages initially offered by WIC? (check all that apply)

e. Children with special needs f. Women and children b. Infants

According to the Secretary of the Army, why did 25% of military recruits have to be rejected from serving?

e. Diet-related diseases

Beginning on October 1, 2020, how will WIC be distributing benefits?

e. EBT cards

WIC originally partnered with which organization to provide nutrition education?

e. EFNEP

Which food package was created to encourage breastfeeding?

e. Food package VII

Which type of day care setting reports directly to the CACFP agency?

e. Independent centers

What is the biggest challenge that Child Nutrition Services in Detroit faces?

e. Lack of being able to source local food

What is the income eligibility requirement for WIC?

e. Less than 185% of federal poverty level

Who/what was the initial target population for CACFP?

e. Needy areas that had large numbers of working mothers

The Special Milk Program can operate in conjunction with which of the following?

e. None of the above

How is participation in NSLP and SBP measured?

e. Number of students receiving any type of meal

In addition to the income eligibility requirement, what other eligibility requirement must be met to receive WIC benefits?

e. Nutritional risk

What does POS stand for in relation to CACFP?

e. Point of service

Detroit School Garden Collaborative is one of the only programs that does which of the following?

e. Provide training and education for mentally and physically impared children who have aged-out of K-12

Which public law set the age for children of migrant workers to 15 years or younger?

e. Public Law 97-35

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 did which of the following?

e. Separated the fruits and vegetables meal requirement so that schools have to serve fruits and vegetables

The Special Milk Program is usually administered by which of the following?

e. State education agencies

In North Carolina, the Special Milk Program is offered primarily at which of the following?

e. Summer camps

What is the purpose of the CACFP program?

e. To serve nutritious meals and snacks to participating low-income children and adults by subsidizing meals and snacks served in participating day care facilities, emergency shelters, and at-risk afterschool programs, and to adults who receive day care in participating facilities.

How many times should food be passed during Family Style Dining?

e. Twice

Who do participating institutions receive reimbursements from?

e. USDA

What are the two exceptions to the general rule that the program only serves children under 12 years of age? (Check all that apply)

e. Youths up to 18 years of age in afterschool programs and in shelters f. Migrant children ages 15 years and under

What steps are involved in operating the Special Milk Program? (Check all that apply)

f. Competitively procure the milk c. Make an agreement with state agency d. Meet USDA requirements a. Monitor milk being served

Breastfeeding mothers are eligible to participate in WIC longer than non-breastfeeding mothers.

false