Question 1

A major cause of preventable cretinism among the poor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  iodine deficiency
B)  vitamin A deficiency
C)  iron deficiency
D)  folate deficiency
E)  zinc deficiency A

Question 2

The combination of hunger and poverty is hard for people to overcome in many poor countries because:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is not enough available land for them to purchase and grow more food
B)  there are not enough markets for them to go purchase foods from
C)  not enough schools are available for the children to attend
D)  hunger prevents them from being able to work hard and improve their economic status
E)  they don't have access to the medications needed to treat malnutrition D

Question 3

Those facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  food recovery centers
B)  food banks
C)  food pantries
D)  emergency kitchens
E)  food receptacles B

Question 4

Which action is the most eco-friendly option?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using plastic bags only once
B)  Using more electronic devices
C)  Transporting groceries in reusable cloth bags
D)  Eating more animal products to support farmers
E)  Using your car to shop at farmers' markets

Question 5

Which of the following is caused by deforestation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
B)  Soil depletion
C)  Loss of grazing lands
D)  Land restoration
E)  Increased soil fertility

Question 6

The U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has improved the nutritional status of families by:

Accepted Answer

A)  providing temporary short-term assistance to adults in need
B)  giving eligible families debit cards with which they can purchase foods
C)  providing cooked meals to families in need
D)  giving families bulk surplus foods
E)  finding jobs for unemployed parents

Question 7

Which type of diet requires the most energy to produce?

Accepted Answer

A)  A vegetarian diet
B)  A vegan diet
C)  A high-protein diet
D)  A meat-heavy diet
E)  A fruitarian diet

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding world poverty and hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impoverished families avoid having children.
B)  Malnourished women cannot become pregnant.
C)  The world's poorest people are usually women and children.
D)  The World Food Programme of the United Nations responds to food emergencies only in war zones.
E)  Only natural causes contribute to hunger and poverty in developing countries.

Question 9

Using ENERGY STAR appliances helps save money on utility bills and has a reduced impact on the climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain food poverty, and identify the problems associated with an increased likelihood of food poverty.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following is true of agroecology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves the management of pests using a combination of natural and biological controls and minimal or no application of pesticides.
B)  It refers to agriculture practiced on a small scale using individualized approaches that vary with local conditions so as to minimize technological, fuel, and chemical inputs.
C)  It represents the columns of oxygen-depleted ocean water in which marine life cannot survive and is often caused by algae blooms.
D)  It is a scientific discipline that combines biological, physical, and social sciences with ecological theory to develop methods for producing food sustainably.
E)  It refers to adjusting soil and crop management to target the precise needs of various areas of a farm.

Question 12

Discuss how reducing food waste could impact the world food supply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Tom, a ten-year-old child, is considered short for his age. Which of the following factors is likely to have caused stunting in Tom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of exercise in his everyday life
B)  Iron deficiency
C)  Chronic malnutrition
D)  Severe foodborne disease
E)  Consumption of fish grown using aquaculture

Question 14

Many low-income households use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)debit cards to purchase household items such as detergents and soaps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following represents environmentally sound food packaging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labels that state the product is "green"
B)  Ears of corn packaged in individual plastic packages
C)  Bulk items with minimal packaging
D)  Milk in individual cartons
E)  A small piece of delicate electronic equipment in a large box filled with packing peanuts

Question 16

Severe acute malnutrition causes wasting in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List some of the main threats to the global food supply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of these is a potential effect of chronic malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tall, very thin body
B)  Long upper limbs
C)  High immunity
D)  Vitamin and mineral toxicity
E)  Stunting

Question 19

Which of the following is a long-term effect of irrigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It leads to the development of chemical-resistant pests.
B)  It increases the water tables in the region.
C)  It decreases the nutrient content in the soil.
D)  It increases the salt content of the soil.
E)  It adds useful minerals to agricultural land.

Question 20

Which of the following nutrient deficiencies causes the death of women during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folate deficiency
B)  Iodine deficiency
C)  Vitamin A deficiency
D)  Iron deficiency
E)  Zinc deficiency

Exam 15: Hunger and the Future of Food

A major cause of preventable cretinism among the poor is:

The combination of hunger and poverty is hard for people to overcome in many poor countries because:

Those facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry are called:

Which action is the most eco-friendly option?

Which of the following is caused by deforestation?

The U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has improved the nutritional status of families by:

Which type of diet requires the most energy to produce?

Which of the following statements is true regarding world poverty and hunger?

Using ENERGY STAR appliances helps save money on utility bills and has a reduced impact on the climate.

Explain food poverty, and identify the problems associated with an increased likelihood of food poverty.

Which of the following is true of agroecology?

Discuss how reducing food waste could impact the world food supply.

Tom, a ten-year-old child, is considered short for his age. Which of the following factors is likely to have caused stunting in Tom?

Many low-income households use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)debit cards to purchase household items such as detergents and soaps.

Which of the following represents environmentally sound food packaging?

Severe acute malnutrition causes wasting in children.

List some of the main threats to the global food supply.

Which of these is a potential effect of chronic malnutrition?

Which of the following is a long-term effect of irrigation?

Which of the following nutrient deficiencies causes the death of women during childbirth?