Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Government's Spending

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best characterizes the government's spending on federal contracts in recent years?

• A) The amount of spending on federal contracts has remained the same since 2000.
• B) The amount of spending on federal contracts has decreased steadily since 2000.
• C) The amount of spending on federal contracts has increased significantly overall since 2000, but for the first time in 13 years, spending on outside contractors declined in 2011.
• D) The amount spent on federal contracts declined between 2000 and 2005 but has dramatically increased since 2005.
• E) The amount spent on federal contracts increased between 2000 and 2005 but has dramatically decreased since 2005.

Recognize when to refer clients to other professionals like psychotherapists for issues outside the nutrition counselor’s scope of practice.

Grasp legal and ethical considerations specific to nutrition and dietetics, including when accepting gifts from clients is appropriate.

Develop and evaluate strategies for starting and marketing a private practice in nutrition, considering client recruitment, focus, and location.

Understand occupational burnout, its symptoms, causes, and prevention strategies within the nutrition and dietetics field.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost refers to the potential benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Net Float

The difference between checks written against and deposited in an account and those that have been cleared and charged against the account.

Short-term Investments

Financial assets that are expected to be converted into cash or sold within a short timeframe, usually one year or less.

Zero-balance Account

A checking account set up to maintain a balance of zero by automatically transferring funds from a master account in the exact amount of transactions.