Title: Describe the effects of government policies and regulations on nutrition and wellness.
Course: Nutrition and Wellness (19253-36) > Section: Investigating Principles of Nutrition

Description should include

- applicable government policies and regulations
- the effect of these policies and regulations on
  - 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?

Teacher Resources:

- Food Allergies, FDA
- Nutrition Education, SNAP-Ed