Question 1

In prolonged starvation, the greatest amount of deterioration occurs in

Accepted Answer

A)  both the liver and the intestinal tract. 
B)  the liver. 
C)  the intestinal tract. 
D)  the brain. 
A)  both the liver and the intestinal tract. 
B)  the liver. 
C)  the intestinal tract. 
D)  the brain. A

Question 2

Which of the following terms describes a severe shortage of food that often results from war, armed conflict, and civil unrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  famine 
B)  sanction 
C)  undernutrition 
D)  poverty 
A)  famine 
B)  sanction 
C)  undernutrition 
D)  poverty A

Question 3

The World Health Organization estimates that nearly one- half of all childhood deaths in developing countries are associated with malnutrition. List the most common illnesses in malnourished children worldwide and the causes of each.

Accepted Answer

The most common illnesses that result from the weakened immune systems in malnourished children are diarrhea, caused by various pathogenic infections; acute respiratory infections, caused by viruses or bacteria; malaria, caused by a parasite transmitted by mosquitoes; and measles, a respiratory disease caused by a highly contagious virus.

Question 4

The term hidden hunger refers to a deficiency of which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  iodine 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  iron 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  iodine 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 5

Drug and alcohol abuse are common causes of food insecurity in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A paradoxical effect of the combination of low income and undernourishment is

Accepted Answer

A)  physical disability. 
B)  blindness. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  obesity. 
A)  physical disability. 
B)  blindness. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  obesity.

Question 7

It is possible to purify the water supply using the heat and radiation provided by sunlight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Food security has been identified as a problem in

Accepted Answer

A)  underdeveloped nations. 
B)  developed nations. 
C)  developing nations. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  underdeveloped nations. 
B)  developed nations. 
C)  developing nations. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

Individuals who have lost large amounts of blood are at risk for cretinism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A deficiency of iron can result in goiter in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Providing food is more important than providing safe water in reducing hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Briefly explain why infants between six months and one year can be at increased risk for severe undernutrition during their second year of life.

Accepted Answer

During months 6 through 12, infants are

Question 13

The gastrointestinal infections that cause diarrhea kill about 2.2 million people globally each year, most of them children in developing countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following groups of people is not at increased risk for undernutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  children 
B)  infants 
C)  young adults 
D)  older adults 
A)  children 
B)  infants 
C)  young adults 
D)  older adults

Question 15

Globally, millions of children experience stunted growth because of dietary deficiencies in protein and other nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Long- term undernutrition can adversely affect reproductive health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Characterize the groups of Americans for whom the rates of food insecurity were highest.

Accepted Answer

Almost 35 percent of households signific

Question 18

Which of the following agricultural practices is least helpful in eliminating hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  raising more crops for animal feed 
B)  better water management 
C)  better land management 
D)  appropriate crop selection 
A)  raising more crops for animal feed 
B)  better water management 
C)  better land management 
D)  appropriate crop selection

Question 19

Breast- fed infants are not vulnerable to undernutrition because they get all their nutrition from their mothers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is the physical discomfort resulting from the lack of food?

Accepted Answer

A)  starvation 
B)  food insecurity 
C)  poverty 
D)  hunger 
A)  starvation 
B)  food insecurity 
C)  poverty 
D)  hunger

In prolonged starvation, the greatest amount of deterioration occurs in

Which of the following terms describes a severe shortage of food that often results from war, armed conflict, and civil unrest?

The World Health Organization estimates that nearly one- half of all childhood deaths in developing countries are associated with malnutrition. List the most common illnesses in malnourished children worldwide and the causes of each.

The term hidden hunger refers to a deficiency of which of the following nutrients?

Drug and alcohol abuse are common causes of food insecurity in the United States.

A paradoxical effect of the combination of low income and undernourishment is

It is possible to purify the water supply using the heat and radiation provided by sunlight.

Food security has been identified as a problem in

Individuals who have lost large amounts of blood are at risk for cretinism.

A deficiency of iron can result in goiter in children.

Providing food is more important than providing safe water in reducing hunger.

Briefly explain why infants between six months and one year can be at increased risk for severe undernutrition during their second year of life.

The gastrointestinal infections that cause diarrhea kill about 2.2 million people globally each year, most of them children in developing countries.

Which of the following groups of people is not at increased risk for undernutrition?

Globally, millions of children experience stunted growth because of dietary deficiencies in protein and other nutrients.

Long- term undernutrition can adversely affect reproductive health.

Characterize the groups of Americans for whom the rates of food insecurity were highest.

Which of the following agricultural practices is least helpful in eliminating hunger?

Breast- fed infants are not vulnerable to undernutrition because they get all their nutrition from their mothers.

Which of the following conditions is the physical discomfort resulting from the lack of food?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

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Exam 16: Hunger at Home and Abroad

In prolonged starvation, the greatest amount of deterioration occurs in

Which of the following terms describes a severe shortage of food that often results from war, armed conflict, and civil unrest?

The World Health Organization estimates that nearly one- half of all childhood deaths in developing countries are associated with malnutrition. List the most common illnesses in malnourished children worldwide and the causes of each.

The term hidden hunger refers to a deficiency of which of the following nutrients?

Drug and alcohol abuse are common causes of food insecurity in the United States.

A paradoxical effect of the combination of low income and undernourishment is

It is possible to purify the water supply using the heat and radiation provided by sunlight.

Food security has been identified as a problem in

Individuals who have lost large amounts of blood are at risk for cretinism.

A deficiency of iron can result in goiter in children.

Providing food is more important than providing safe water in reducing hunger.

Briefly explain why infants between six months and one year can be at increased risk for severe undernutrition during their second year of life.

The gastrointestinal infections that cause diarrhea kill about 2.2 million people globally each year, most of them children in developing countries.

Which of the following groups of people is not at increased risk for undernutrition?

Globally, millions of children experience stunted growth because of dietary deficiencies in protein and other nutrients.

Long- term undernutrition can adversely affect reproductive health.

Characterize the groups of Americans for whom the rates of food insecurity were highest.

Which of the following agricultural practices is least helpful in eliminating hunger?

Breast- fed infants are not vulnerable to undernutrition because they get all their nutrition from their mothers.

Which of the following conditions is the physical discomfort resulting from the lack of food?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

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