Question 1

In order to be an environmentally conscious shopper, you would:

Accepted Answer

Purchasing more plant foods than animal products is more environmentally friendly because plant-based diets generally require less energy, land, and water to produce and contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to diets high in animal products.

Question 2

Which of the following methods helps assess the severity of SAM?

Accepted Answer

Measuring a child's mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) is a common and effective method for assessing the severity of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in children. It is a simple, quick, and inexpensive tool that can be used in field settings to identify children who need nutritional support.

Question 3

Which of these is a potential effect of chronic malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Chronic malnutrition often leads to stunting, which is characterized by low height for age, indicating that children have not grown as expected due to prolonged nutritional deficiency.

Question 4

Your roommate is hungry and wants to know what's for dinner. You have decided to try and reduce your food waste, so you suggest:

Accepted Answer

Making sandwiches with ingredients already bought reduces food waste by utilizing what is already available instead of buying new items or eating out.

Question 5

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

Chronic malnutrition is a leading cause of stunting in children, as it results in inadequate intake of essential nutrients necessary for growth and development.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of oral rehydration therapy (ORT)?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is specifically designed to replace fluids lost during diarrhea, often in children, and is a cornerstone treatment for dehydration caused by infectious diseases. It does not necessarily include highly caloric food, is not a paste that needs to be mixed with water, requires a safe water supply to be effective, and is not targeted at treating obesity.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides eligible families with an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a debit card, which can be used to purchase food items at authorized stores, thereby improving their nutritional status.

Question 8

A young child's family flees a village when it is attacked by local warlords and has little access to food for a month. The child's low weight and wasted appearance indicate:

Accepted Answer

The child's low weight and wasted appearance, especially after having little access to food for a month due to fleeing a village attacked by warlords, are classic indicators of severe acute malnutrition. This condition arises from a significant deficiency in calorie and protein intake.

Question 9

Which of the following food preparation methods is an eco-friendly option?

Accepted Answer

Cutting vegetables using a sharp knife is considered an eco-friendly option because it does not require electricity or the use of disposable products, reducing energy consumption and waste.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of dead zones?

Accepted Answer

Dead zones are areas in bodies of water, typically oceans or large lakes, that have low oxygen levels due to excessive nutrient pollution from human activities, such as the runoff of fertilizers from agriculture. This condition leads to algae blooms, which, when they die and decompose, consume the oxygen in the water, making it uninhabitable for most marine life.

Question 11

Children in the U.S. who live in poverty are most likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

Children in poverty are more likely to consume inexpensive, low-nutrient foods due to financial constraints, leading to poor nutrition rather than nutrient toxicity or obesity reduction.

Question 12

Which of the following represents environmentally sound food packaging?

Accepted Answer

Bulk items with minimal packaging reduce the amount of waste generated, making it a more environmentally sound option compared to excessive or non-recyclable packaging.

Question 13

Shelly, an eight-year-old child from a low-income family, is displaying symptoms such as growth failure, diarrhea, and pneumonia. Which of the following is Shelly most likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

Zinc deficiency is commonly associated with growth failure, diarrhea, and increased susceptibility to infections like pneumonia, especially in children from low-income families.

Question 14

Which of the following is a main cause of famine in the world today?

Accepted Answer

Famine is often caused by conflict among warring factions in countries, which disrupts food production and distribution, leading to severe food shortages.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Irrigation can lead to the accumulation of salts in the soil over time, a process known as soil salinization, which is a long-term effect.

Question 16

A farmer is growing wheat on rolling hills that have a variety of soil conditions and moisture. He uses computerized equipment to adjust irrigation and fertilizer application to each specific area. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Precision agriculture involves using technology to monitor and manage field variability in crops, optimizing irrigation, and fertilizer use to increase efficiency and productivity, which is what the farmer is doing by adjusting irrigation and fertilizer application based on specific area conditions.

Question 17

By choosing "Fair Trade" items, you are:

Accepted Answer

Fair Trade certification aims to ensure that producers receive fair payment for their goods, often with an emphasis on sustainable and ethical practices, thereby promoting sustainable business practices.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Hunger weakens individuals, making it difficult for them to work effectively and improve their economic situation, thus perpetuating the cycle of poverty.

Question 19

What are dead zones?

Accepted Answer

Dead zones are areas in oceans or large bodies of water that have low oxygen levels, making it difficult for marine life to survive. These zones are often caused by excessive nutrient pollution from human activities, leading to algal blooms that deplete oxygen in the water.

Question 20

A local orchard is selling their apples by offering "pick your own" days for customers to come pick the apples themselves. What environmental impact could this action possibly have?

Accepted Answer

Allowing customers to pick their own apples reduces the need for transportation to deliver apples to stores, thus potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation.

Quiz 15: Hunger and the Future of Food