Question 1

Humans are particularly susceptible to the effects of undernutrition during periods of rapid growth,such as during

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A) adulthood. 
B) middle age. 
C) menopause. 
D) pregnancy. 
A) adulthood. 
B) middle age. 
C) menopause. 
D) pregnancy.

Question 2

All of the following are socioeconomic factors affecting hunger in the Unites States except

Accepted Answer

A) poverty. 
B) homelessness. 
C) politics and policy. 
D) weather. 
A) poverty. 
B) homelessness. 
C) politics and policy. 
D) weather.

Question 3

Housing,sanitation and storage facilities,education,communication,and transportation systems are components of a country's

Accepted Answer

A) architecture. 
B) social capital. 
C) social structure. 
D) infrastructure. 
A) architecture. 
B) social capital. 
C) social structure. 
D) infrastructure.

Question 4

Which of the following is not true about sustainable agriculture?

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A) Sustainable agriculture involves maintaining or enhancing the land and natural resources for use long into the future. 
B) Reaching the goal of worldwide sustainable agriculture requires participation by all stakeholders,including farmers,laborers,retailers,consumers,researchers,and policymakers. 
C) Sustainable agriculture offers respect and fair treatment to farm workers,consumers,and the animals raised for food. 
D) Sustainable agricultural practices have a promising role in developed nations,but would not benefit farmers and consumers in developing nations. 
A) Sustainable agriculture involves maintaining or enhancing the land and natural resources for use long into the future. 
B) Reaching the goal of worldwide sustainable agriculture requires participation by all stakeholders,including farmers,laborers,retailers,consumers,researchers,and policymakers. 
C) Sustainable agriculture offers respect and fair treatment to farm workers,consumers,and the animals raised for food. 
D) Sustainable agricultural practices have a promising role in developed nations,but would not benefit farmers and consumers in developing nations.

Question 5

Since the early 1900s,the role of the United States government in providing food assistance to the poor has steadily

Accepted Answer

A) decreased. 
B) increased. 
A) decreased. 
B) increased.

Question 6

Which of the following is not true about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)worldwide?

Accepted Answer

A) The transmission pattern is different in developed versus developing countries. 
B) Africa is the continent that has been the hardest hit. 
C) The death rate from AIDS in the United States is increasing. 
D) Antiretroviral drugs can significantly slow the progression of the disease. 
A) The transmission pattern is different in developed versus developing countries. 
B) Africa is the continent that has been the hardest hit. 
C) The death rate from AIDS in the United States is increasing. 
D) Antiretroviral drugs can significantly slow the progression of the disease.

Question 7

In light of its devastating toll on families and communities,a significant step toward alleviating poverty and hunger in sub-Saharan Africa and many other developing nations would be to alleviate the spread of the disease

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A) AIDS. 
B) scurvy. 
C) sickle cell anemia. 
D) iron deficiency anemia. 
A) AIDS. 
B) scurvy. 
C) sickle cell anemia. 
D) iron deficiency anemia.

Question 8

The ______ are eight global goals,launched in 2000,that addressed poverty and hunger,education,gender equality,child mortality,maternal health,disease,environmental sustainability,and global development.

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A) Food and Agriculture Organization Goals 
B) Healthy People 2020 Goals 
C) Millennium Development Goals 
D) Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
A) Food and Agriculture Organization Goals 
B) Healthy People 2020 Goals 
C) Millennium Development Goals 
D) Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Question 9

Don is suffering from malnutrition.Which of the following might be true of his condition?

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A) Don must be undernourished. 
B) Don must be experiencing chronic hunger. 
C) Don must be experiencing a vitamin deficiency. 
D) Don could be suffering from undernutrition or overnutrition. 
A) Don must be undernourished. 
B) Don must be experiencing chronic hunger. 
C) Don must be experiencing a vitamin deficiency. 
D) Don could be suffering from undernutrition or overnutrition.

Question 10

The acronym AIDS stands for

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A) acquired immune deficiency syndrome. 
B) autoimmune deficit syndrome. 
C) antibiotic infection deficiency syndrome. 
D) anti-immune deficiency syndrome. 
A) acquired immune deficiency syndrome. 
B) autoimmune deficit syndrome. 
C) antibiotic infection deficiency syndrome. 
D) anti-immune deficiency syndrome.

Question 11

All of the following are effects of semistarvation except

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A) decreased energy level and strength. 
B) poor concentration and impaired learning. 
C) decreased hunger and appetite. 
D) impaired immunity. 
A) decreased energy level and strength. 
B) poor concentration and impaired learning. 
C) decreased hunger and appetite. 
D) impaired immunity.

Question 12

A recent global analysis of over 145 studies of biotechnology crops over the past 20 years found that GMO crops have ______ chemical pesticide use as well as ______ both crop yield and farmer profits.

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A) increased;increased 
B) increased;decreased 
C) decreased;decreased 
D) decreased;increased 
A) increased;increased 
B) increased;decreased 
C) decreased;decreased 
D) decreased;increased

Question 13

The majority of undernourished people live in

Accepted Answer

A) North America. 
B) Asia. 
C) Latin America. 
D) Europe. 
A) North America. 
B) Asia. 
C) Latin America. 
D) Europe.

Question 14

Increasing per capita income and improving ______,especially for women in developing nations,are considered to be the most successful long-term solutions to excessive population growth.

Accepted Answer

A) education 
B) technology 
C) fertility clinics 
D) transportation 
A) education 
B) technology 
C) fertility clinics 
D) transportation

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about "new biotechnology"?

Accepted Answer

A) Compared to conventional breeding,it is more inefficient and has inconsistent results. 
B) It allows scientists to create fruits and grains with greater amounts of nutrients such as beta-carotene (e.g.,"golden rice")and vitamins E and C 
C) It differs from traditional methods because it directly changes some of the genetic material (DN
A) of organisms to improve characteristics. 
D) The public's response to its use has been mixed. 
A) Compared to conventional breeding,it is more inefficient and has inconsistent results. 
B) It allows scientists to create fruits and grains with greater amounts of nutrients such as beta-carotene (e.g.,"golden rice")and vitamins E and C 
C) It differs from traditional methods because it directly changes some of the genetic material (DN
A) of organisms to improve characteristics. 
D) The public's response to its use has been mixed.

Question 16

The health consequences of undernutrition are most critical during

Accepted Answer

A) adulthood. 
B) college. 
C) infancy. 
D) elderly years. 
A) adulthood. 
B) college. 
C) infancy. 
D) elderly years.

Question 17

In the future,billions of people are expected to face ongoing _____ shortages that will contribute to civil unrest and food shortages.

Accepted Answer

A) labor 
B) water 
C) oxygen 
D) coal 
A) labor 
B) water 
C) oxygen 
D) coal

Question 18

Which of the following is correct about chronic hunger in the world?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic hunger is not found in developed countries. 
B) Hunger is alleviated by drinking water. 
C) The primary cause of hunger is poverty. 
D) Hunger is the psychological state that results when enough food is eaten. 
A) Chronic hunger is not found in developed countries. 
B) Hunger is alleviated by drinking water. 
C) The primary cause of hunger is poverty. 
D) Hunger is the psychological state that results when enough food is eaten.

Question 19

In terms of population migration,a movement from residing in rural areas to urban areas tends to make the problem of undernutrition worse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the four pillars of food security?

Accepted Answer

A) Economic stability,housing,food access,and healthcare 
B) Availability,access,utilization,and stability 
C) Food access,sustainability,transportation,and childcare 
D) Education,entitlements,healthcare,and childcare 
A) Economic stability,housing,food access,and healthcare 
B) Availability,access,utilization,and stability 
C) Food access,sustainability,transportation,and childcare 
D) Education,entitlements,healthcare,and childcare

Humans are particularly susceptible to the effects of undernutrition during periods of rapid growth,such as during

All of the following are socioeconomic factors affecting hunger in the Unites States except

Housing,sanitation and storage facilities,education,communication,and transportation systems are components of a country's

Which of the following is not true about sustainable agriculture?

Since the early 1900s,the role of the United States government in providing food assistance to the poor has steadily

Which of the following is not true about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)worldwide?

In light of its devastating toll on families and communities,a significant step toward alleviating poverty and hunger in sub-Saharan Africa and many other developing nations would be to alleviate the spread of the disease

The ______ are eight global goals,launched in 2000,that addressed poverty and hunger,education,gender equality,child mortality,maternal health,disease,environmental sustainability,and global development.

Don is suffering from malnutrition.Which of the following might be true of his condition?

The acronym AIDS stands for

All of the following are effects of semistarvation except

A recent global analysis of over 145 studies of biotechnology crops over the past 20 years found that GMO crops have chemical pesticide use as well as both crop yield and farmer profits.

The majority of undernourished people live in

Increasing per capita income and improving ______,especially for women in developing nations,are considered to be the most successful long-term solutions to excessive population growth.

Which of the following is not true about "new biotechnology"?

The health consequences of undernutrition are most critical during

In the future,billions of people are expected to face ongoing _____ shortages that will contribute to civil unrest and food shortages.

Which of the following is correct about chronic hunger in the world?

In terms of population migration,a movement from residing in rural areas to urban areas tends to make the problem of undernutrition worse.

What are the four pillars of food security?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 16: Undernutrition Throughout the World

Humans are particularly susceptible to the effects of undernutrition during periods of rapid growth,such as during

All of the following are socioeconomic factors affecting hunger in the Unites States except

Housing,sanitation and storage facilities,education,communication,and transportation systems are components of a country's

Which of the following is not true about sustainable agriculture?

Since the early 1900s,the role of the United States government in providing food assistance to the poor has steadily

Which of the following is not true about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)worldwide?

In light of its devastating toll on families and communities,a significant step toward alleviating poverty and hunger in sub-Saharan Africa and many other developing nations would be to alleviate the spread of the disease

The ______ are eight global goals,launched in 2000,that addressed poverty and hunger,education,gender equality,child mortality,maternal health,disease,environmental sustainability,and global development.

Don is suffering from malnutrition.Which of the following might be true of his condition?

The acronym AIDS stands for

All of the following are effects of semistarvation except

A recent global analysis of over 145 studies of biotechnology crops over the past 20 years found that GMO crops have ______ chemical pesticide use as well as ______ both crop yield and farmer profits.

The majority of undernourished people live in

Increasing per capita income and improving ______,especially for women in developing nations,are considered to be the most successful long-term solutions to excessive population growth.

Which of the following is not true about "new biotechnology"?

The health consequences of undernutrition are most critical during

In the future,billions of people are expected to face ongoing _____ shortages that will contribute to civil unrest and food shortages.

Which of the following is correct about chronic hunger in the world?

In terms of population migration,a movement from residing in rural areas to urban areas tends to make the problem of undernutrition worse.

What are the four pillars of food security?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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A recent global analysis of over 145 studies of biotechnology crops over the past 20 years found that GMO crops have chemical pesticide use as well as both crop yield and farmer profits.