Which of the following is TRUE regarding food resources in the past five decades?
A) While total grain output has risen steadily, the amount of grain per person has remained relatively constant.
B) Agricultural corporations based in the United States purchased more than half of the world's arable land.
C) People in the developed world have heavily adopted tropical crops (manioc, cassava) to supplement their diets.
D) Canada is a net food importer; they are unable to feed their own population without assistance from the United States.
E) World agricultural output has shrunk, causing widespread famines.

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While total grain output has increased over the past five decades, the amount of grain per person has remained relatively constant. This suggests that the overall increase in food resources has not necessarily translated to an increase in individual access to food. Options B, C, D, and E are all incorrect statements about food resources in the past five decades.

Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Food Resources in the Past