Question 1

Deforestation is a concern because it results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of biodiversity. 
B)  increased greenhouse gas emissions. 
C)  a reduction in carbon "sink." 
D)  an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  loss of biodiversity. 
B)  increased greenhouse gas emissions. 
C)  a reduction in carbon "sink." 
D)  an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 2

Which one of these programs is the largest program in the United States that addresses domestic hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C)  
B)  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
C)  National School Breakfast Program 
D)  National School Lunch Program 
E)  Meals on Wheels 
A)  Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C)  
B)  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
C)  National School Breakfast Program 
D)  National School Lunch Program 
E)  Meals on Wheels

Question 3

A sustainable food system is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong food industry. 
B)  biodiversity. 
C)  good soil quality. 
D)  a safe and secure food supply. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  a strong food industry. 
B)  biodiversity. 
C)  good soil quality. 
D)  a safe and secure food supply. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 4

Is it possible to be food insecure and obese? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Energy-dense foods are often readily acc

Question 5

Overeating and food waste by consumers account for about _____ of food purchased by consumers in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  45% 
C)  50% 
D)  65% 
E)  75% 
A)  25% 
B)  45% 
C)  50% 
D)  65% 
E)  75%

Question 6

Which of the following is true related to genetic modification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of genetically modified crops may affect nearby plants. 
B)  Genetically modified plants tend to decrease the need for herbicides. 
C)  Some crops are genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides. 
D)  Use of genetically modified crops tends to promote increased biodiversity. 
E)  Use of genetically modified crops may affect nearby plants and some crops are genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides. 
A)  Use of genetically modified crops may affect nearby plants. 
B)  Genetically modified plants tend to decrease the need for herbicides. 
C)  Some crops are genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides. 
D)  Use of genetically modified crops tends to promote increased biodiversity. 
E)  Use of genetically modified crops may affect nearby plants and some crops are genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides.

Question 7

In the United States, there are several widely sold, common genetically modified (GM) foods. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  organic apples. 
B)  corn. 
C)  rice. 
D)  tomatoes. 
E)  soybeans. 
A)  organic apples. 
B)  corn. 
C)  rice. 
D)  tomatoes. 
E)  soybeans.

Question 8

How much of the Earth's water supply is available for human use?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1% 
B)  less than 3% 
C)  less than 5% 
D)  less than 10% 
E)  less than 20% 
A)  less than 1% 
B)  less than 3% 
C)  less than 5% 
D)  less than 10% 
E)  less than 20%

Question 9

In which region of the United States is water shortage the greatest concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Northeast 
B)  South 
C)  Northwest 
D)  Southwest 
E)  All regions are equally affected. 
A)  Northeast 
B)  South 
C)  Northwest 
D)  Southwest 
E)  All regions are equally affected.

Question 10

Which geographic region in the world has the highest prevalence of undernourishment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which geographic region in the world has...

Deforestation is a concern because it results in:

Which one of these programs is the largest program in the United States that addresses domestic hunger?

A sustainable food system is characterized by:

Is it possible to be food insecure and obese? Why or why not?

Overeating and food waste by consumers account for about _____ of food purchased by consumers in the United States.

Which of the following is true related to genetic modification?

In the United States, there are several widely sold, common genetically modified (GM) foods. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

How much of the Earth's water supply is available for human use?

In which region of the United States is water shortage the greatest concern?

Which geographic region in the world has the highest prevalence of undernourishment?

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Exam 14: Global Nutrition: Food Security and Sustainability

Deforestation is a concern because it results in:

Which one of these programs is the largest program in the United States that addresses domestic hunger?

A sustainable food system is characterized by:

Is it possible to be food insecure and obese? Why or why not?

Overeating and food waste by consumers account for about _____ of food purchased by consumers in the United States.

Which of the following is true related to genetic modification?

In the United States, there are several widely sold, common genetically modified (GM) foods. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

How much of the Earth's water supply is available for human use?

In which region of the United States is water shortage the greatest concern?

Which geographic region in the world has the highest prevalence of undernourishment?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

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Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

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