Question 1

A group of post-secondary students is going to Southeast Asia to volunteer for a humanitarian agency. The co-ordinator of the program has asked you to provide the students with some background information on undernutrition and the micronutrients that are major public health concern in impoverished nations. How would you respond?

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Question 2

The nutrition paradox in transitioning nations can be partly attributed to:

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A) decreased energy intakes. 
B) decreased physical activity. 
C) decreased fat intakes. 
D) increased cost of food.

Question 3

Which population is the LEAST vulnerable when food supplies are delayed by damaged roads or poor transportation?

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A) women 
B) men 
C) children 
D) elderly

Question 4

Which of the following is a factor under human control that can induce famines?

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A) natural disasters 
B) wars 
C) use of genetically modified foods 
D) relief assistance by other countries

Question 5

In some countries with limited access to food, cultural biases dictate that food be first distributed to:

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A) men and boys. 
B) older adults. 
C) young children. 
D) pregnant women.

Question 6

Which of the following is a response to the drawbacks of the Green Revolution?

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A) the use of high yield varieties of grains 
B) the use of chemical fertilizers 
C) a movement towards sustainable agriculture 
D) an increase in the use of biotechnology

Question 7

The birthrate in Canada is estimated to be:

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A) below the replacement rate. 
B) equal to the replacement rate. 
C) one child above the replacement rate. 
D) two children above the replacement rate.

Question 8

According to 2007 data, approximately what percentage of working Canadians had a family income that was lower than the cost of family needs for basic necessities?

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A) 1% 
B) 2% 
C) 5% 
D) 7%

Question 9

An example of a personal choice you can make to preserve the environment is to:

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A) eat red meat four or more times per week. 
B) buy foods grown without herbicides. 
C) buy foods grown out of season. 
D) boycott your local farmers' market.

Question 10

An organization would like to improve the food/population ratio in an impoverished area of Africa by slowing population growth. What should they do and why will this be effective?

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Question 11

Would you be in support of a non-government organization with a mandate to encourage breastfeeding in the developing world? Explain why or why not.

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Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a way to improve the food/population ratio?

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A) decrease the importation of foods into the area 
B) increase the birthrates 
C) improve education in women and girls 
D) decrease food production

Question 13

Worldwide, the major cause of undernutrition is:

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A) overpopulation. 
B) diseases (like AIDS). 
C) poor farming practices. 
D) unequal distribution of food.

Question 14

A developing country is interested in evaluating the factors contributing to undernutrition in its population. The government has collected limited data and has determined that there have been several droughts, the birth rate is increasing, farming practices are outdated, the infrastructure is poor, and the health care system is not adequate. Explain how the current state of affairs is exacerbating undernutrition in the country. Which, if any, other areas should they assess to evaluate food availability?

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Question 15

Overnutrition is a concern because:

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A) it hoards food in rich countries. 
B) it increases the risk of chronic diseases. 
C) it increases the cost of food. 
D) it increases the risk of deficiency diseases.

Question 16

Poor roads and lack of electricity are examples of a lack of ________ contributing to malnutrition.

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A) government 
B) infrastructure 
C) subsistence farming 
D) knowledge about agriculture

Question 17

Explain how improving infrastructure would impact the food supply of a developing nation.

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Question 18

According to Health Canada, approximately what percent of Canadian households experienced food insecurity in 2004?

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A) 2% 
B) 5% 
C) 7% 
D) 9%

Question 19

If you were to set up a non-government organization to target undernutrition, which area of the world would be most in need of your services?

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A) North America 
B) Europe 
C) Southeast Asia 
D) South America

Question 20

An individual born to a mother who was malnourished during pregnancy, has an increased risk of obesity and chronic disease when food becomes plentiful. This hypothesis is known as:

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A) maternal origins of adult disease. 
B) fetal promotion of adult disease. 
C) early promotion of adult disease. 
D) fetal origins of adult disease.

Exam 19: Malnutrition at Home and Around the World