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Consumer Health and Family Resource Advocacy Flashcards

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  1. Which US federal program provides nutrition assistance through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to low-income families?

    Answer: SNAP

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, provides monthly benefits via EBT cards for eligible low-income individuals and families.

  2. According to AAFCS professional standards, which term describes advocacy efforts that seek to change laws and policies at the local, state, or federal level to benefit families?

    Answer: Systems-level advocacy

    Systems-level advocacy focuses on changing institutional structures, laws, and policies to address root causes of family challenges rather than only individual needs.

  3. Which of the following best illustrates the AAFCS concept of 'resource management' in a family context?

    Answer: A family prioritizing needs, setting goals, and allocating time, money, and energy efficiently

    Resource management in AAFCS involves the deliberate planning, organization, and use of human and material resources to meet family goals and maximize well-being.

  4. What is the primary function of an 'advance directive' or 'living will' in consumer health planning?

    Answer: To document a person's healthcare wishes in case they become unable to communicate them

    An advance directive or living will legally documents a person's healthcare preferences so providers and family can honor those wishes if the individual becomes incapacitated.

  5. Which of the following is a key principle of the 'Family Strengths' model used in AAFCS family resource programs?

    Answer: Building on existing assets and competencies within the family to promote resilience

    The Family Strengths model is asset-based, focusing on what families do well and leveraging those strengths to address challenges and build long-term resilience.

  6. An AAFCS professional working as a family and consumer sciences educator wants to incorporate 'financial capability' standards into a curriculum. Which skill area is MOST central to financial capability?

    Answer: Making informed financial decisions using knowledge, skills, and resources

    Financial capability encompasses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and access to resources needed to make sound financial decisions across life stages.