Question 1

The growth of the human population is:

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A) occurring mostly in the developing world. 
B) keeping the same pace as the growth in the ability to produce food. 
C) currently about an additional 8 million people per year. 
D) allowing developing countries to catch up economically with the developed world. 
A) occurring mostly in the developing world. 
B) keeping the same pace as the growth in the ability to produce food. 
C) currently about an additional 8 million people per year. 
D) allowing developing countries to catch up economically with the developed world.

Question 2

Iron deficiency is LEAST likely to result from:

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A) parasitic infections. 
B) increased physical workloads. 
C) limited availability and consumption of red meat. 
D) chronic infections. 
A) parasitic infections. 
B) increased physical workloads. 
C) limited availability and consumption of red meat. 
D) chronic infections.

Question 3

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 4

At what points can the "cycle of malnutrition" be broken? Why might there be inadequate food for individuals and populations in several places in this cycle?

Accepted Answer

The cycle of malnutrition starts with wo

Question 5

Modern,large-scale farming can do all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) result in increased yields in food production. 
B) result in depleted soil. 
C) use very little energy. 
D) contaminate groundwater. 
A) result in increased yields in food production. 
B) result in depleted soil. 
C) use very little energy. 
D) contaminate groundwater.

Question 6

Biotechnology can most effectively increase food production by:

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A) creating plants resistant to insects or diseases. 
B) inspiring improvements in irrigation. 
C) improving agricultural practices. 
D) hybridizing local varieties of crops. 
A) creating plants resistant to insects or diseases. 
B) inspiring improvements in irrigation. 
C) improving agricultural practices. 
D) hybridizing local varieties of crops.

Question 7

Which is a term used to describe a system that endeavors to maintain natural resources such as soil and water while producing food products?

Accepted Answer

A) Ecological conservation 
B) Food self-sufficiency 
C) Restorative farming 
D) Sustainable agriculture 
A) Ecological conservation 
B) Food self-sufficiency 
C) Restorative farming 
D) Sustainable agriculture

Question 8

How can kwashiorkor be prevented?

Accepted Answer

It can be prevented

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of famine?

Accepted Answer

A) It typically affects only a small number of people. 
B) It is caused by a disaster. 
C) It includes a collapse in the food production system. 
D) A collapse in the food marketing system occurs. 
A) It typically affects only a small number of people. 
B) It is caused by a disaster. 
C) It includes a collapse in the food production system. 
D) A collapse in the food marketing system occurs.

Question 10

Foods selected for fortification should be:

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A) centrally processed. 
B) produced in small local facilities. 
C) foods which are used in small quantities. 
D) foods which require refrigeration. 
A) centrally processed. 
B) produced in small local facilities. 
C) foods which are used in small quantities. 
D) foods which require refrigeration.

Question 11

Which statement about the prevalence of obesity is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of underweight people worldwide is two times higher than the number of overweight people. 
B) India must contend with significant levels of both under-nutrition and over-nutrition. 
C) Obesity rates worldwide are decreasing. 
D) The population of urban Samoa has the lowest obesity rate in the world. 
A) The number of underweight people worldwide is two times higher than the number of overweight people. 
B) India must contend with significant levels of both under-nutrition and over-nutrition. 
C) Obesity rates worldwide are decreasing. 
D) The population of urban Samoa has the lowest obesity rate in the world.

Question 12

Crops that are grown and consumed locally are called:

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A) sustainable crops. 
B) cash crops. 
C) subsistence crops. 
D) support crops. 
A) sustainable crops. 
B) cash crops. 
C) subsistence crops. 
D) support crops.

Question 13

Which statement about cash crops is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Cash crops can provide revenue to purchase nutritious foods for local people. 
B) Production of cash crops may limit the ability of local people to produce enough food to feed their families. 
C) Cash crops are typically raised for local consumption. 
D) Coffee is a cash crop. 
A) Cash crops can provide revenue to purchase nutritious foods for local people. 
B) Production of cash crops may limit the ability of local people to produce enough food to feed their families. 
C) Cash crops are typically raised for local consumption. 
D) Coffee is a cash crop.

Question 14

Which statement about malnutrition is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Malnutrition is only a serious problem for people who are undernourished. 
B) Malnutrition shortens life expectancy. 
C) Overweight individuals suffer from malnutrition. 
D) Malnutrition causes high levels of sickness and disability. 
A) Malnutrition is only a serious problem for people who are undernourished. 
B) Malnutrition shortens life expectancy. 
C) Overweight individuals suffer from malnutrition. 
D) Malnutrition causes high levels of sickness and disability.

Question 15

Stunting refers to:

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A) decreased average weight during the first year of life. 
B) increased body mass index (BMI). 
C) depression of intelligence quota (IQ). 
D) a decreased rate of linear growth. 
A) decreased average weight during the first year of life. 
B) increased body mass index (BMI). 
C) depression of intelligence quota (IQ). 
D) a decreased rate of linear growth.

Question 16

The nutrition transition is accompanied by:

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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 17

A child who consumes adequate calories but insufficient amounts of protein is most at risk for developing:

Accepted Answer

A) beriberi. 
B) goiter. 
C) kwashiorkor. 
D) marasmus. 
A) beriberi. 
B) goiter. 
C) kwashiorkor. 
D) marasmus.

Question 18

The Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes ___________ for home and institutional use.

Accepted Answer

A) funds to buy food 
B) meals 
C) grocery store vouchers 
D) commodity foods,such as peanut butter and pasta 
A) funds to buy food 
B) meals 
C) grocery store vouchers 
D) commodity foods,such as peanut butter and pasta

Question 19

How do plant-based and animal-based diets affect the environment differently?

Accepted Answer

Animal-based diets require much more ene

Question 20

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.

Exam 18: World Hunger and Malnutrition

The growth of the human population is:

Iron deficiency is LEAST likely to result from:

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

At what points can the "cycle of malnutrition" be broken? Why might there be inadequate food for individuals and populations in several places in this cycle?

Modern,large-scale farming can do all of the following EXCEPT:

Biotechnology can most effectively increase food production by:

Which is a term used to describe a system that endeavors to maintain natural resources such as soil and water while producing food products?

How can kwashiorkor be prevented?

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of famine?

Foods selected for fortification should be:

Which statement about the prevalence of obesity is correct?

Crops that are grown and consumed locally are called:

Which statement about cash crops is FALSE?

Which statement about malnutrition is FALSE?

Stunting refers to:

The nutrition transition is accompanied by:

A child who consumes adequate calories but insufficient amounts of protein is most at risk for developing:

The Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes ___________ for home and institutional use.

How do plant-based and animal-based diets affect the environment differently?

Risk for malnutrition among the elderly is associated with:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

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