Question 1

Approximately how many Americans live at or near the poverty level?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 million
B)   14 million
C)   28 million
D)   43 millionE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Infrastructure

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrient deficiency disease relating to vitamin A intake that causes blindness among other medical problems
B)  Alteration of genetic material in plants or animals to improve growth, disease resistance, and other characteristics
C)  U.S. government program utilizing volunteers placed in developing nations to help create independent, self-sustaining economies around the world
D)  Increases in crop yields accompanying the introduction of new agricultural technologies in less developed countries
E)  Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, and young childrenF) A collection of processes that uses advanced biological techniques to alter and ideally improve characteristics of plants, animals, and other life formsG) The basic framework of a society-roads, bridges, telephones, and other technologiesH) A) and E)
I) B) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is true about the effects of undernutrition in poor countries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium and vitamin D deficiency can contribute to reduced immune function.
B)   Nutritional deficiencies can enhance optimal physical and mental performance.
C)   Symptoms of underweight rarely result in nutritional deficiencies.
D)   People in underdeveloped countries often have greater nutrient requirements to combat infectious disease and parasites.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Match the following FAO Dimensions of Food Security with their characteristics.
-Utilization

Accepted Answer

A)  ∙ Purchasing power∙ Income of population∙ Transport and market infrastructure
B)  ∙ Domestic production∙ Import capacity∙ Food stocks∙ Food aid
C)  ∙ Food safety∙ Hygiene and manufacturing practices∙ Dietary quality and diversity
D)  ∙ Weather variability∙ Price fluctuations∙ Political factors∙ Economic factorsE) All of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 5

The most recent USDA report assessing the shopping cart of SNAP participants found the top item purchased with SNAP dollars was

Accepted Answer

A)   soft drinks.
B)   fruits and vegetables.
C)   alcohol.
D)   frozen pizza.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Manipulating the DNA inside cells to improve production of materials or the material itself is called

Accepted Answer

A)   social engineering.
B)   translocation.
C)   transcription.
D)   genetic engineering.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

To assess hunger, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)  annually calculates the ________, a tool that measures and tracks global hunger based on population undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality.

Accepted Answer

A)   Global Hunger Index (GHI) 
B)   Global Health Scale (GHS) 
C)   Universal Healthcare Metric (UHM) 
D)   Hunger and Health Scale (HHS) E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is associated with health issues related to overnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Goiter from iodine deficiency
B)   Blindness from xerophthalmia
C)   Iron-deficiency anemia
D)   Coronary heart diseaseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Peace Corps

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrient deficiency disease relating to vitamin A intake that causes blindness among other medical problems
B)  Alteration of genetic material in plants or animals to improve growth, disease resistance, and other characteristics
C)  U.S. government program utilizing volunteers placed in developing nations to help create independent, self-sustaining economies around the world
D)  Increases in crop yields accompanying the introduction of new agricultural technologies in less developed countries
E)  Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, and young childrenF) A collection of processes that uses advanced biological techniques to alter and ideally improve characteristics of plants, animals, and other life formsG) The basic framework of a society-roads, bridges, telephones, and other technologiesH) A) and F)
I) A) and D)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 11

Factors influencing the food/population ratio include all of the following except

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A)   high socioeconomic status.
B)   war and political/civil unrest.
C)   rapid depletion of natural resources.
D)   AIDS.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

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 childcareE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A collection of processes that involves the use of biological systems for altering and, ideally, improving the characteristics of plants, animals, and other forms of life is termed

Accepted Answer

A)   biofeedback.
B)   gene splicing.
C)   biotechnology.
D)   agribusiness.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The health consequences of undernutrition are most critical during

Accepted Answer

A)   adulthood.
B)   the college years.
C)   infancy.
D)   the elderly years.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

In the United States, persistent hunger and food insecurity are largely associated with which two interrelated conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Poverty and homelessness
B)   Political unrest and single mothers
C)   Technology and healthcare
D)   Failing schools and povertyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The homeless in the United States are at increased risk of undernutrition. Which of the following is true about the homeless?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most of them are alcoholics.
B)   Most of them are lazy.
C)   Many are members of families with children.
D)   All are poorly educated.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

An unexpected financial crisis (medical emergency, death in the family, loss of a job)  that prevents individuals from retaining their housing is termed

Accepted Answer

A)   situational poverty.
B)   systemic poverty.
C)   intermittent poverty.
D)   self-inflicted poverty.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Biotechnology

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrient deficiency disease relating to vitamin A intake that causes blindness among other medical problems
B)  Alteration of genetic material in plants or animals to improve growth, disease resistance, and other characteristics
C)  U.S. government program utilizing volunteers placed in developing nations to help create independent, self-sustaining economies around the world
D)  Increases in crop yields accompanying the introduction of new agricultural technologies in less developed countries
E)  Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, and young childrenF) A collection of processes that uses advanced biological techniques to alter and ideally improve characteristics of plants, animals, and other life formsG) The basic framework of a society-roads, bridges, telephones, and other technologiesH) B) and G)
I) C) and F)

Question 19

The green revolution was a

Accepted Answer

A)   movement that increased crop yields in some countries.
B)   initiative to force countries to stop using fertilizers.
C)   movement to prevent the destruction of rain forests.
D)   Third World strategy to reduce beef intake.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The acronym AIDS stands for

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 12: Global Nutrition

Approximately how many Americans live at or near the poverty level?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Infrastructure

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Which of the following is true about the effects of undernutrition in poor countries?

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Match the following FAO Dimensions of Food Security with their characteristics. -Utilization

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The most recent USDA report assessing the shopping cart of SNAP participants found the top item purchased with SNAP dollars was

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Manipulating the DNA inside cells to improve production of materials or the material itself is called

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To assess hunger, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) annually calculates the ________, a tool that measures and tracks global hunger based on population undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality.

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Which of the following is associated with health issues related to overnutrition?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Peace Corps

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

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Factors influencing the food/population ratio include all of the following except

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What are the four pillars of food security?

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A collection of processes that involves the use of biological systems for altering and, ideally, improving the characteristics of plants, animals, and other forms of life is termed

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The health consequences of undernutrition are most critical during

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In the United States, persistent hunger and food insecurity are largely associated with which two interrelated conditions?

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The homeless in the United States are at increased risk of undernutrition. Which of the following is true about the homeless?

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An unexpected financial crisis (medical emergency, death in the family, loss of a job) that prevents individuals from retaining their housing is termed

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Biotechnology

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The green revolution was a

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The acronym AIDS stands for

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