Question 1

How does iron deficiency affect people of different life stages?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency can affect people of different life stages in various ways. In infants and young children, iron deficiency can lead to developmental delays, cognitive impairments, and behavioral problems. It can also affect their immune system, making them more susceptible to infections.

In adolescents, particularly girls, iron deficiency can lead to anemia, which can cause fatigue, weakness, and difficulty concentrating. It can also affect their growth and development during puberty.

In adults, especially women of childbearing age, iron deficiency can lead to anemia, which can cause fatigue, weakness, and difficulty performing daily tasks. Pregnant women with iron deficiency are at a higher risk of preterm delivery and having low birth weight babies.

In older adults, iron deficiency can exacerbate existing health conditions and lead to increased frailty and decreased quality of life.

Overall, iron deficiency can have significant impacts on people of different life stages, affecting their physical and cognitive development, immune function, and overall well-being. It is important for individuals to consume iron-rich foods and, if necessary, take iron supplements to prevent and treat iron deficiency. Regular monitoring of iron levels and seeking medical advice if symptoms of deficiency are present is also crucial for maintaining good health.

Question 2

Risk for malnutrition among the elderly is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) strong family support. 
B) educational level. 
C) access to vitamin supplements. 
D) more hospital admissions. 
A) strong family support. 
B) educational level. 
C) access to vitamin supplements. 
D) more hospital admissions. D

Question 3

Areas of the U.S.that lack access to affordable foods which constitute a healthy diet are called:

Accepted Answer

A) food deserts. 
B) food voids. 
C) impoverished pockets. 
D) urban produce voids. 
A) food deserts. 
B) food voids. 
C) impoverished pockets. 
D) urban produce voids. A

Question 4

Short term food aid:

Accepted Answer

A) brings food quickly into areas where people are starving. 
B) consists of foods well planned for their nutrient content. 
C) can prevent future famine. 
D) fosters economic development. 
A) brings food quickly into areas where people are starving. 
B) consists of foods well planned for their nutrient content. 
C) can prevent future famine. 
D) fosters economic development.

Question 5

The capacity of a region to produce enough food to feed its population is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) food self-sufficiency. 
B) food sovereignty. 
C) sustainable agriculture. 
D) economic viability. 
A) food self-sufficiency. 
B) food sovereignty. 
C) sustainable agriculture. 
D) economic viability.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vegetarian diets and the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Having many animals confined together can affect water quality. 
B) Feeding grain to livestock is the most efficient way to produce enough calories for a population. 
C) Cutting down forests to create grazing land is a problem that is linked to global warming. 
D) When animals are integrated into farming,animal waste products can provide valuable sources of fuel. 
A) Having many animals confined together can affect water quality. 
B) Feeding grain to livestock is the most efficient way to produce enough calories for a population. 
C) Cutting down forests to create grazing land is a problem that is linked to global warming. 
D) When animals are integrated into farming,animal waste products can provide valuable sources of fuel.

Question 7

Of all households in the United States,approximately what percentage persists at or below the poverty line?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 25 
D) 35 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 25 
D) 35

Question 8

Explain how malnutrition cycles from one generation to the next.

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition can cycle from one generati

Question 9

As the prevalence of food insecurity in a population increases,so does:

Accepted Answer

A) access to healthcare systems. 
B) the number of deaths due to cardiac problems. 
C) the infant mortality rate. 
D) over-nutrition. 
A) access to healthcare systems. 
B) the number of deaths due to cardiac problems. 
C) the infant mortality rate. 
D) over-nutrition.

Question 10

Which statement about chronic food shortages is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic food shortages affect far fewer people than famines. 
B) Chronic food shortages can be the result of cultural or religious practices. 
C) Chronic food shortages can be a result of misusing environmental resources. 
D) Chronic food shortages can be the result of economic inequities. 
A) Chronic food shortages affect far fewer people than famines. 
B) Chronic food shortages can be the result of cultural or religious practices. 
C) Chronic food shortages can be a result of misusing environmental resources. 
D) Chronic food shortages can be the result of economic inequities.

Question 11

Which is NOT a product made from a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

A) Paper towels 
B) Gasoline 
C) Bread 
D) A wooden crate 
A) Paper towels 
B) Gasoline 
C) Bread 
D) A wooden crate

Question 12

Deficiency of which nutrient is NOT a world health problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Iodine 
B) Iron 
C) Sodium 
D) Vitamin A 
A) Iodine 
B) Iron 
C) Sodium 
D) Vitamin A

Question 13

The cycle of malnutrition:

Accepted Answer

A) begins when infants are weaned and appropriate substitutes for milk are unavailable. 
B) ends after the adolescent growth spurt. 
C) is an inability to meet nutrient needs at some stages of life. 
D) affects both the health and productivity of a population. 
A) begins when infants are weaned and appropriate substitutes for milk are unavailable. 
B) ends after the adolescent growth spurt. 
C) is an inability to meet nutrient needs at some stages of life. 
D) affects both the health and productivity of a population.

Question 14

Identify three population groups in the U.S.which are most affected by hunger.

Accepted Answer

The three population groups in the U.S.

Question 15

The nutrition transition is accompanied by:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased life expectancy. 
B) an increase in low birth weight babies. 
C) an increase in the incidence of heart disease and diabetes. 
D) a decrease in the use of natural resources. 
A) decreased life expectancy. 
B) an increase in low birth weight babies. 
C) an increase in the incidence of heart disease and diabetes. 
D) a decrease in the use of natural resources.

Question 16

Which of the following dietary changes would one NOT expect to see as the average income of a developing country increases?

Accepted Answer

A) Consumption of a wider variety of foods 
B) Eating less processed foods 
C) Consumption of more animal products 
D) Consumption of more foods high in vitamin A and iron 
A) Consumption of a wider variety of foods 
B) Eating less processed foods 
C) Consumption of more animal products 
D) Consumption of more foods high in vitamin A and iron

Question 17

More than ___________ people in developing countries earn less than $1.25 per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 million 
B) 500 million 
C) 750 million 
D) 1 billion 
A) 100 million 
B) 500 million 
C) 750 million 
D) 1 billion

Question 18

Which is NOT a true statement about population control in countries where hunger is a problem?

Accepted Answer

A) When women are better educated,the birthrate declines. 
B) The rate of population growth has slowed in Singapore,Thailand,Colombia and Costa Rica. 
C) To be effective,national or regional family planning efforts must take into consideration cultural and religious practices. 
D) Families tend to be larger when a country's economy appears secure. 
A) When women are better educated,the birthrate declines. 
B) The rate of population growth has slowed in Singapore,Thailand,Colombia and Costa Rica. 
C) To be effective,national or regional family planning efforts must take into consideration cultural and religious practices. 
D) Families tend to be larger when a country's economy appears secure.

Question 19

Which statement about malnutrition and infectious disease in children is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Approximately 20% of all deaths in children under the age of 5 are due to infectious diseases. 
B) Undernourished children have depressed immune systems. 
C) Vaccines may be ineffective in undernourished children. 
D) Undernourished children can die from infectious diseases that would not be life-threatening in well-nourished children. 
A) Approximately 20% of all deaths in children under the age of 5 are due to infectious diseases. 
B) Undernourished children have depressed immune systems. 
C) Vaccines may be ineffective in undernourished children. 
D) Undernourished children can die from infectious diseases that would not be life-threatening in well-nourished children.

Question 20

A family in a developing country has adequate food supplies,yet some of the family members suffer the consequences of malnutrition.What factors contribute to this paradox?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that could con

Exam 18: World Hunger and Malnutrition

How does iron deficiency affect people of different life stages?

Risk for malnutrition among the elderly is associated with:

Areas of the U.S.that lack access to affordable foods which constitute a healthy diet are called:

Short term food aid:

The capacity of a region to produce enough food to feed its population is termed:

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vegetarian diets and the environment?

Of all households in the United States,approximately what percentage persists at or below the poverty line?

Explain how malnutrition cycles from one generation to the next.

As the prevalence of food insecurity in a population increases,so does:

Which statement about chronic food shortages is FALSE?

Which is NOT a product made from a renewable resource?

Deficiency of which nutrient is NOT a world health problem?

The cycle of malnutrition:

Identify three population groups in the U.S.which are most affected by hunger.

The nutrition transition is accompanied by:

Which of the following dietary changes would one NOT expect to see as the average income of a developing country increases?

More than ___________ people in developing countries earn less than $1.25 per day.

Which is NOT a true statement about population control in countries where hunger is a problem?

Which statement about malnutrition and infectious disease in children is FALSE?

A family in a developing country has adequate food supplies,yet some of the family members suffer the consequences of malnutrition.What factors contribute to this paradox?

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