Question 1

The hunger-obesity paradox refers to

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A)  the ways that Americans living in food deserts are malnourished while the rest of Americans are obese. 
B)  people with eating disorders that fluctuate between being too malnourished and overweight. 
C)  communities that both higher than average rates malnutrition and obesity. 
D)  the ways that class and race result in some people being obese and others malnourished.

Question 2

Which of the following best characterizes the geographical distribution of food insecurity in the US?

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A)  It is evenly distributed across all parts of the U.S. 
B)  It is higher in northern states and lower in southern states. 
C)  It is higher in southern states and lower in northern states. 
D)  It is only an issue in urban areas.

Question 3

Why do affluent communities tend to have better access to healthy and nutritious food than low-income communities? Write an essay that discusses the historical and structural processes that have shape food environments.

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Question 4

Food security is defined as

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A)  having enough to eat to survive. 
B)  having enough caloric intake to live. 
C)  not living in a food desert or swamp. 
D)  having access at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life.

Question 5

Describe the hunger-obesity paradox.

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Exam 13: Food and Hunger, Justin Sean Myers

The hunger-obesity paradox refers to

Which of the following best characterizes the geographical distribution of food insecurity in the US?

Why do affluent communities tend to have better access to healthy and nutritious food than low-income communities? Write an essay that discusses the historical and structural processes that have shape food environments.

Food security is defined as

Describe the hunger-obesity paradox.