Question 1

According to recent statistics,15% of Americans are food insecure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The major global food aid programs include __________.(Check all that apply. )
____The United Nation World Health Organization
____The United Nation World Food Prorgamme
_____The Women,Infants,and Children Program
____The United Nations Children's Fund

Accepted Answer

The major global food aid programs include __________.(Check all that apply. )
__X__
The United Nation World Health Organization
__X__
The United Nation World Food Prorgamme
_____
The Women,Infants,and Children Program
__X__
The United Nations Children's Fund

Question 3

Major United States food assistance programs include the _____.(Check all that apply. )
____Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
____Elderly Nutrition Program
____School Breakfast Program
_____National Healthy Dinner Program

Accepted Answer

Major United States food assistance programs include the _____.(Check all that apply. )
__X__
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
__X__
Elderly Nutrition Program
__X__
School Breakfast Program
_____
National Healthy Dinner Program

Question 4

The four categories of food security include ______________.(Check all that apply. )
____high food security
____low food security
____marginal food security
_____medium food security

Accepted Answer

The four categories of food se

Question 5

___________ is the use of living organisms to produce new products.

Accepted Answer

A) Biotechnology 
B) Splicing 
C) Sustainable agriculture 
D) Genetic modification 
A) Biotechnology 
B) Splicing 
C) Sustainable agriculture 
D) Genetic modification

Question 6

Worldwide,zinc deficiency _____.(Check all that apply. )
_____is linked to constipation in children
____contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year
____leads to stunting in children
____could result from phytic acid consumption

Accepted Answer

Worldwide,zinc deficiency _____.(Check a

Question 7

Undernutrition is more prevalent __________.(Check all that apply. )
----among older adults
-----in developing countries
----among children under the age of 5 in certain countries
----in European countries than Southern Asian countries

Accepted Answer

Undernutrition is more prevalent _______

Question 8

Factors contributing to food insecurity include _____.(Check all that apply. )
____low-paying jobs
____excessive medical expenses
_____low-cost housing
____unemployment

Accepted Answer

Factors contributing to food i

Question 9

____________ is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having food or not enough money to buy more food.

Accepted Answer

A) Hunger 
B) Food insecurity 
C) Food desert 
D) Food security 
A) Hunger 
B) Food insecurity 
C) Food desert 
D) Food security

Question 10

Which of the following factors does not contribute to undernutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Diseases 
B) Genetic predisposition 
C) War 
D) Lack of sanitary conditions 
A) Diseases 
B) Genetic predisposition 
C) War 
D) Lack of sanitary conditions

Question 11

Childhood xerophthalmia is due to a lack of _____________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Unlike sustainable agriculture,conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water,increases global warming,and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cretinism is due to maternal _____.

Accepted Answer

A) iodine deficiency 
B) copper toxicity 
C) zinc deficiency 
D) iron toxicity 
A) iodine deficiency 
B) copper toxicity 
C) zinc deficiency 
D) iron toxicity

Question 14

Check any accurate statement.
_____The quality of a pregnant woman's diet has little effect on the health of her baby at birth.
____Early onset of chronic undernutrition can lead to physical stunting and reduced cognitive abilities later in childhood.
____Various social,political,economic,and environmental factors contribute to undernutrition.
_____India has the highest mortality rate for children under the age of 5.

Accepted Answer

Check any accurate statement.
_____
The

Question 15

Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ______________.(Check all that apply. )
____vitamin A
____iron
_____copper
____iodine

Accepted Answer

Worldwide,the leading micronut

Question 16

The United States government provides food assistance programs to any family regardless of their size or income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following regions of the world has the highest percentage of undernourished populations?

Accepted Answer

A) Eastern Europe 
B) North Africa 
C) Caribbean 
D) Southern Asia 
A) Eastern Europe 
B) North Africa 
C) Caribbean 
D) Southern Asia

Question 18

__________ is a farming method that does not deplete natural resources or harm the environment while meeting the demand for food.

Accepted Answer

A) Splicing 
B) Biotechnology 
C) Sustainable agriculture 
D) Genetic modification 
A) Splicing 
B) Biotechnology 
C) Sustainable agriculture 
D) Genetic modification

Question 19

__________ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food.

Accepted Answer

A) Congregate meals 
B) Meals on Wheels 
C) Food banks 
D) Soup kitchens 
A) Congregate meals 
B) Meals on Wheels 
C) Food banks 
D) Soup kitchens

According to recent statistics,15% of Americans are food insecure.

The major global food aid programs include ________.(Check all that apply. ) The United Nation World Health Organization The United Nation World Food Prorgamme _The Women,Infants,and Children Program __The United Nations Children's Fund

Major United States food assistance programs include the _.(Check all that apply. ) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Elderly Nutrition Program School Breakfast Program _National Healthy Dinner Program

The four categories of food security include __________.(Check all that apply. ) high food security low food security marginal food security _medium food security

___________ is the use of living organisms to produce new products.

Worldwide,zinc deficiency ___.(Check all that apply. ) _is linked to constipation in children contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year leads to stunting in children __could result from phytic acid consumption

Undernutrition is more prevalent __________.(Check all that apply. ) ----among older adults -----in developing countries ----among children under the age of 5 in certain countries ----in European countries than Southern Asian countries

Factors contributing to food insecurity include ___.(Check all that apply. ) low-paying jobs excessive medical expenses _low-cost housing __unemployment

____________ is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having food or not enough money to buy more food.

Which of the following factors does not contribute to undernutrition?

Childhood xerophthalmia is due to a lack of _____________.

Unlike sustainable agriculture,conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water,increases global warming,and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems.

Cretinism is due to maternal _____.

Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ____________.(Check all that apply. ) vitamin A iron _copper __iodine

The United States government provides food assistance programs to any family regardless of their size or income.

Which of the following regions of the world has the highest percentage of undernourished populations?

__________ is a farming method that does not deplete natural resources or harm the environment while meeting the demand for food.

__________ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Filters

Exam 20: Global Nutrition

According to recent statistics,15% of Americans are food insecure.

The major global food aid programs include __________.(Check all that apply. ) ____The United Nation World Health Organization ____The United Nation World Food Prorgamme _____The Women,Infants,and Children Program ____The United Nations Children's Fund

Major United States food assistance programs include the _____.(Check all that apply. ) ____Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ____Elderly Nutrition Program ____School Breakfast Program _____National Healthy Dinner Program

The four categories of food security include ______________.(Check all that apply. ) ____high food security ____low food security ____marginal food security _____medium food security

___________ is the use of living organisms to produce new products.

Worldwide,zinc deficiency _____.(Check all that apply. ) _____is linked to constipation in children ____contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year ____leads to stunting in children ____could result from phytic acid consumption

Undernutrition is more prevalent __________.(Check all that apply. ) ----among older adults -----in developing countries ----among children under the age of 5 in certain countries ----in European countries than Southern Asian countries

Factors contributing to food insecurity include _____.(Check all that apply. ) ____low-paying jobs ____excessive medical expenses _____low-cost housing ____unemployment

____________ is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having food or not enough money to buy more food.

Which of the following factors does not contribute to undernutrition?

Childhood xerophthalmia is due to a lack of _____________.

Unlike sustainable agriculture,conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water,increases global warming,and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems.

Cretinism is due to maternal _____.

Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ______________.(Check all that apply. ) ____vitamin A ____iron _____copper ____iodine

The United States government provides food assistance programs to any family regardless of their size or income.

Which of the following regions of the world has the highest percentage of undernourished populations?

__________ is a farming method that does not deplete natural resources or harm the environment while meeting the demand for food.

__________ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Filters

The major global food aid programs include ________.(Check all that apply. ) The United Nation World Health Organization The United Nation World Food Prorgamme _The Women,Infants,and Children Program __The United Nations Children's Fund

Major United States food assistance programs include the _.(Check all that apply. ) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Elderly Nutrition Program School Breakfast Program _National Healthy Dinner Program

The four categories of food security include __________.(Check all that apply. ) high food security low food security marginal food security _medium food security

Worldwide,zinc deficiency ___.(Check all that apply. ) _is linked to constipation in children contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year leads to stunting in children __could result from phytic acid consumption

Factors contributing to food insecurity include ___.(Check all that apply. ) low-paying jobs excessive medical expenses _low-cost housing __unemployment

Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ____________.(Check all that apply. ) vitamin A iron _copper __iodine