Title: (Optional) Describe the effects of government policies and regulations on nutrition and wellness.
Course: Nutrition and Wellness (19253-18) > Section: Understanding Wellness

Description should include

- applicable government policies and regulations
- the impact of these policies and regulations on
  - nutritious food choices (e.g., ChooseMyPlate.gov, USDA dietary guidelines)
  - food purchases (e.g., taxes, processing regulations, salaries, transportation)
  - food distribution (e.g., food banks, Meals on Wheels, soup kitchens, international aid, 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).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Should the government be involved in nutrition and wellness issues? Why, or why not?
- How do the government policies and regulations concerned with nutrition and wellness affect individuals, families, and society?
- What are some areas of pending legislation related to nutrition and wellness?
- What are the opinions of businesses, consumers, government representatives, and elected officials regarding the legislation?

Communication

- How can we communicate the effectiveness of government policies and regulations on, for example, nutritious food choices?
- Do you think the federal government has a responsibility to protect citizens from harmful products and practices related to nutrition and wellness? Why, or why not?
- If you were a legislator, what information would you need to make the best choices about your vote on pending legislation related to nutrition and wellness?

Leadership

- What responsibility does the government have to investigate and regulate food science and technology?
- 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 your choice of food preparation equipment and small appliances?
- How are our food purchases affected by government regulation? Do regulations lead to increased cost of food products? Why, or why not?
- How does government involvement affect the management of restaurants and other food service providers?