Description should include

nutritious food choices (e.g., MyPlate, USDA National Agricultural Library Dietary Guidance)
food purchases (e.g., taxes, processing regulations)
food distribution (e.g., food stamps, reduced-price and free breakfasts and lunches for school children, the USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children [WIC])
food availability (e.g., access, safety)
food storage and preparation equipment (e.g., health regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] regulations)
school meals and snacks (e.g., the national school lunch program).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

When should the government be involved in nutrition and wellness issues?
How do government policies and regulations concerned with nutrition and wellness affect individuals, families, and society?

Communication

How can the effectiveness of government policies and regulations on nutritious food choices be communicated?
When does the federal government have a responsibility to protect citizens from harmful products and practices?

Leadership

What food science and technology advances have government agencies regulated? Are these regulations fair to food producers, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers? Why, or why not?
How can consumers influence government policies and regulations on nutrition and wellness?

Management

How do government policies and regulations affect the choice of food preparation equipment and small appliances?
How does government involvement affect the management of restaurants and other food service providers?

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