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NHM 340 Community Nutrition Module 6 Nutrition Policy Exam with correct answers.
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NHM 340 Community Nutrition Module 6Nutrition Policy Exam with correct answers
policy - correct answer-course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem
problem - correct answer-substantial discrepancy between what is and what should be
policymaking - correct answer-process by which authorities decide what actions to take to address a
problem or set of problems
the policy cycle (6 steps) - correct answer-1. Problem definition and agenda setting: the problem is
defined and brought to the attention of the public and policymakers
2. Formulation of alternatives: possible solutions to the problem are devised
3. Policy adoption: the tools/instruments are selected to achieve a given policy goal/problem resolution;
tools may be regulations, programs, etc
4. Policy implementation: strategies are chosen and agreed upon and put into place
5. Policy evaluation: the impact of the policy and tool used are evaluated
6. Policy termination: policy may be terminated due to loss of support, it's not achieving its goal, or
because it costs too much
1. Problem definition and agenda setting - correct answer-• Convince people that a public problem exists
• Bring together a broad-based grassroots
constituency that supports addressing the problem
• This begins the agenda setting process
• Gain and seek support from administrators and policymakers
• Have the problem placed on the institutional agenda
2. Formulation of alternatives - correct answer-Interest groups, coalitions, networks of experts, and
"grassroots" individuals interested in
, the problem are often brought together to come up with solutions
• A key consideration is whether the best proposed solution is reasonable
• In the U.S., policy is formulated by the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the
government at the national, state, and local levels
3. Policy adoption - correct answer-• Tools and instruments are selected to achieve the policy goal
• Regulations, funding, tax breaks, government-sponsored programs
• Policy adoption can occur on a local, state, or national level
• At the federal level - the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
4. Policy implementation - correct answer-• Implementation is the process of putting the policy into
action after necessary modifications
have been made to fit needs, resources, and wants of the implementing agencies and intended clientele.
• May involve a large number of people and organizations to carry out the process
5. Policy evaluation - correct answer-• The purpose of policy evaluation is to determine:
• Whether the program developed to support the policy is achieving its goals
• If program is reaching its intended audience
• What the program is actually accomplishing
• Who is benefiting from it
• Ideally, public policies should be evaluated after they have been implemented
• Use best research methods available
• It is not without immense scrutiny.
6. Policy termination - correct answer-Reasons for termination include:
• The public need was met
• The nature of the problem changed
• Government no longer had a mandate in the area
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