Questions and CORRECT Answers
Ecological Approach - CORRECT ANSWER - Framework identifying multiple influence
levels in health programs.
Health Belief Model - CORRECT ANSWER - Explains behavior readiness based on
individual beliefs.
Transtheoretical Model - CORRECT ANSWER - Stages of change model for behavior
modification.
Social Cognitive Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Behavior explained by interaction of
personal, environmental, and behavioral factors.
Perceived Susceptibility - CORRECT ANSWER - Belief about risk of disease or health
problem.
Perceived Severity - CORRECT ANSWER - Belief about seriousness of a health issue.
Perceived Benefits - CORRECT ANSWER - Belief in advantages of taking health-related
action.
Perceived Barriers - CORRECT ANSWER - Beliefs about obstacles to taking health-related
action.
Cues to Action - CORRECT ANSWER - Triggers that motivate individuals to take action.
Self-Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER - Confidence in one's ability to take action.
,Observational Learning - CORRECT ANSWER - Learning by watching others' actions and
outcomes.
Reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWER - Rewards or punishments that influence behavior.
Self-Control - CORRECT ANSWER - Ability to regulate one's own behavior.
Social Ecological Model - CORRECT ANSWER - Framework emphasizing multiple levels of
influence on behavior.
Individual Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Personal knowledge, beliefs, and skills affecting
behavior.
Interpersonal Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Influence of social networks and support on
behavior.
Organizational Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Impact of work or school culture on health
behavior.
Community Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Effect of community safety and governance on
behavior.
Public Policy Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Influence of laws and policies on health
behaviors.
FNCS Mission - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensure access to nutritious diets and empower
consumers.
USDA Role - CORRECT ANSWER - Oversees food safety and nutrition assistance
programs.
, Food Security Mission - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase food access and reduce hunger for
low-income populations.
SNAP - CORRECT ANSWER - Largest federal nutrition assistance program for low-income
individuals.
WIC - CORRECT ANSWER - Program providing nutritional support for women, infants,
children.
TEFAP - CORRECT ANSWER - Emergency Food Assistance Program for food distribution.
EBT - CORRECT ANSWER - Electronic Benefit Transfer for SNAP benefits.
Thrifty Food Plan - CORRECT ANSWER - Budget plan assuming 30% of income for food.
SNAP-Ed - CORRECT ANSWER - Nutrition education program under the SNAP initiative.
EFNEP - CORRECT ANSWER - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program for
families.
Child Nutrition Programs - CORRECT ANSWER - Programs providing meals to children in
various settings.
School Breakfast Program - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides breakfast to children in schools.
National School Lunch Program - CORRECT ANSWER - Offers lunch to children in public
schools.