Question 1

Which nutrient is deficient in victims of the disease xerophthalmia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Iodine 
A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Iodine

Question 2

Poverty is the root of overpopulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The FAO estimates that most of the increase in the world's population between 2000 and 2030 will occur in

Accepted Answer

A)  South America. 
B)  Southeast Asia. 
C)  urban areas. 
D)  rural areas. 
A)  South America. 
B)  Southeast Asia. 
C)  urban areas. 
D)  rural areas.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Techniques that prevent soil erosion 
B)  Crop rotation 
C)  Conversion of forests to farmland 
D)  All of these are sustainable measures 
A)  Techniques that prevent soil erosion 
B)  Crop rotation 
C)  Conversion of forests to farmland 
D)  All of these are sustainable measures

Question 5

Describe the interrelatedness of birth rates,death rates,and standards of living.

Accepted Answer

Low-income countries have high birth rat

Question 6

Individuals can help change the world through their personal choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Worldwide,the life expectancy averages about _____ years as compared to the life expectancy of _____ years in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  55, 75 
B)  57, 77 
C)  63, 79 
D)  70, 78 
A)  55, 75 
B)  57, 77 
C)  63, 79 
D)  70, 78

Question 8

Neonatal disorders and a few treatable infectious diseases such as diarrhea,pneumonia,malaria,and measles are the leading causes of child mortality worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is land reform of great importance to efforts to end poverty and hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Land reform encourages families to have more children to help grow food for local consumption. 
B)  Land reform helps attract multinational corporations whose local operations provide employment for the poor. 
C)  Land reform allows people the opportunity to produce food for export and sale. 
D)  Land reform allows people the opportunity to produce food for local consumption. 
A)  Land reform encourages families to have more children to help grow food for local consumption. 
B)  Land reform helps attract multinational corporations whose local operations provide employment for the poor. 
C)  Land reform allows people the opportunity to produce food for export and sale. 
D)  Land reform allows people the opportunity to produce food for local consumption.

Question 10

_____ is the most widespread form of malnutrition in the world today.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kwashiorkor 
B)  Marasmus 
C)  Protein deficiency 
D)  Protein-energy malnutrition 
A)  Kwashiorkor 
B)  Marasmus 
C)  Protein deficiency 
D)  Protein-energy malnutrition

Question 11

Food insecurity is a product of poverty resulting from the ways in which governments and businesses manage national and international economies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Food insecurity is a problem stemming from poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Nearly _____ percent of the world's population experience some form of malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  25 
D)  30 
A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  25 
D)  30

Question 14

What is regarded by UNICEF as the single best indicator of children's overall health and well-being?

Accepted Answer

The under-

Question 15

Golden rice has the potential to lessen _____ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  iodine 
D)  vitamin A 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  iodine 
D)  vitamin A

Question 16

Global food insecurity is more extreme than domestic food insecurity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The combination of high import costs and low export profits are favorable to combating malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

More than _____ percent of chronically hungry people are women.

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  69 
A)  35 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  69

Question 19

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. A young African family faces a difficult decision after their daughter falls, breaking a leg and suffering apparent internal injuries. If they take her to the nearest hospital two days away, they fear that before they can return, threatening rain will destroy their ripe grain crop, their primary food source and only source of income.
-Briefly discuss the conflicting issues they must consider.

Accepted Answer

Answers might vary in content

Question 20

Approximately _____ of children in developing countries are underweight.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  30 percent 
A)  15 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  30 percent

Which nutrient is deficient in victims of the disease xerophthalmia?

Poverty is the root of overpopulation.

The FAO estimates that most of the increase in the world's population between 2000 and 2030 will occur in

Which of the following is not an example of sustainable development?

Describe the interrelatedness of birth rates,death rates,and standards of living.

Individuals can help change the world through their personal choices.

Worldwide,the life expectancy averages about _ years as compared to the life expectancy of _ years in the United States.

Neonatal disorders and a few treatable infectious diseases such as diarrhea,pneumonia,malaria,and measles are the leading causes of child mortality worldwide.

Why is land reform of great importance to efforts to end poverty and hunger?

_____ is the most widespread form of malnutrition in the world today.

Food insecurity is a product of poverty resulting from the ways in which governments and businesses manage national and international economies.

Food insecurity is a problem stemming from poverty.

Nearly _____ percent of the world's population experience some form of malnutrition.

What is regarded by UNICEF as the single best indicator of children's overall health and well-being?

Golden rice has the potential to lessen _____ deficiency.

Global food insecurity is more extreme than domestic food insecurity.

The combination of high import costs and low export profits are favorable to combating malnutrition.

More than _____ percent of chronically hungry people are women.

Approximately _____ of children in developing countries are underweight.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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Exam 14: World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Which nutrient is deficient in victims of the disease xerophthalmia?

Poverty is the root of overpopulation.

The FAO estimates that most of the increase in the world's population between 2000 and 2030 will occur in

Which of the following is not an example of sustainable development?

Describe the interrelatedness of birth rates,death rates,and standards of living.

Individuals can help change the world through their personal choices.

Worldwide,the life expectancy averages about _____ years as compared to the life expectancy of _____ years in the United States.

Neonatal disorders and a few treatable infectious diseases such as diarrhea,pneumonia,malaria,and measles are the leading causes of child mortality worldwide.

Why is land reform of great importance to efforts to end poverty and hunger?

_____ is the most widespread form of malnutrition in the world today.

Food insecurity is a product of poverty resulting from the ways in which governments and businesses manage national and international economies.

Food insecurity is a problem stemming from poverty.

Nearly _____ percent of the world's population experience some form of malnutrition.

What is regarded by UNICEF as the single best indicator of children's overall health and well-being?

Golden rice has the potential to lessen _____ deficiency.

Global food insecurity is more extreme than domestic food insecurity.

The combination of high import costs and low export profits are favorable to combating malnutrition.

More than _____ percent of chronically hungry people are women.

Approximately _____ of children in developing countries are underweight.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Worldwide,the life expectancy averages about _ years as compared to the life expectancy of _ years in the United States.