Question 1

Cretinism is due to maternal _____.
A)iodine deficiency
B)copper toxicity
C)zinc deficiency
D)iron toxicity

Accepted Answer

Cretinism is a condition of stunted physical and mental growth that is caused by severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, and without enough iodine, the fetal thyroid gland cannot produce enough thyroid hormones for normal growth and development. Copper toxicity, zinc deficiency, and iron toxicity are not known to cause cretinism.

Question 2

___________ is the use of living organisms to produce new products.
A)Biotechnology
B)Splicing
C)Sustainable agriculture
D)Genetic modification

Accepted Answer

Biotechnology refers to the use of living organisms or their components to create new products or improve existing ones. This can include genetic engineering, fermentation, and other techniques. Splicing and genetic modification can be considered subsets of biotechnology, but sustainable agriculture encompasses a broader set of practices that do not necessarily involve biotechnology.

Question 3

Worldwide,zinc deficiency _____.(Check all that apply. )
_____is linked to constipation in children
____contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year
____leads to stunting in children
____could result from phytic acid consumption

Accepted Answer

Worldwide,zinc deficiency _____.(Check all that apply. )
_____
is linked to constipation in children
__X__
contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year
__X__
leads to stunting in children
__X__
could result from phytic acid consumption

Question 4

Childhood xerophthalmia is due to a lack of _____________.
A)iron
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin A
D)iodine

Accepted Answer

Xerophthalmia is a condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining healthy eyes and preventing blindness. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, vitamin D deficiency can lead to weak bones and muscles, and iodine deficiency can cause goiter and hypothyroidism, but none of these are related to xerophthalmia.

Question 5

Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ______________.(Check all that apply. )
____vitamin A
____iron
_____copper
____iodine

Accepted Answer

The answer of Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ______________.(Check all...

Question 6

The four categories of food security include ______________.(Check all that apply. )
____high food security
____low food security
____marginal food security
_____medium food security

Accepted Answer

The answer of The four categories of food security include...

Question 7

According to recent statistics,15% of Americans are food insecure.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to recent statistics. Food insecurity" means that a person or family lacks access to enough food for an active, healthy life.

Question 8

Undernutrition is more prevalent __________.(Check all that apply. )
----among older adults
-----in developing countries
----among children under the age of 5 in certain countries
----in European countries than Southern Asian countries

Accepted Answer

The answer of Undernutrition is more prevalent __________.(Check all that...

Question 9

Check any accurate statement.
_____The quality of a pregnant woman's diet has little effect on the health of her baby at birth.
____Early onset of chronic undernutrition can lead to physical stunting and reduced cognitive abilities later in childhood.
____Various social,political,economic,and environmental factors contribute to undernutrition.
_____India has the highest mortality rate for children under the age of 5.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Check any accurate statement.
_____The quality of a...

Question 10

The major global food aid programs include __________.(Check all that apply. )
____The United Nation World Health Organization
____The United Nation World Food Prorgamme
_____The Women,Infants,and Children Program
____The United Nations Children's Fund

Accepted Answer

The answer of The major global food aid programs include...

Question 11

Which of the following factors does not contribute to undernutrition?
A)Diseases
B)Genetic predisposition
C)War
D)Lack of sanitary conditions

Accepted Answer

Genetic predisposition refers to inherited traits that may affect nutrient absorption or utilization, but it is not a factor that directly leads to undernutrition. The other options (diseases, war, lack of sanitary conditions) can all contribute to undernutrition by decreasing the availability or access to food or causing increased nutrient loss or demand.

Question 12

Unlike sustainable agriculture,conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water,increases global warming,and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems.

Accepted Answer

Sustainable agriculture focuses on using natural methods to protect crops from pests and diseases, reducing the need for harmful pesticides. It also emphasizes efficient irrigation methods and soil conservation to limit water usage. In contrast, conventional agriculture relies heavily on synthetic pesticides and often uses inefficient irrigation methods, leading to water waste. Additionally, conventional agriculture contributes significantly to global warming through the use of fossil fuels in machinery and transportation, and the destruction of forests for farmland. These practices also have a negative impact on the environment and ecosystems, including soil erosion, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.

Question 13

Factors contributing to food insecurity include _____.(Check all that apply. )
____low-paying jobs
____excessive medical expenses
_____low-cost housing
____unemployment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Factors contributing to food insecurity include _____.(Check...

Question 14

Major United States food assistance programs include the _____.(Check all that apply. )
____Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
____Elderly Nutrition Program
____School Breakfast Program
_____National Healthy Dinner Program

Accepted Answer

The answer of Major United States food assistance programs include...

Question 15

The United States government provides food assistance programs to any family regardless of their size or income.

Accepted Answer

The United States government offers several food assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but eligibility for these programs is based on income and household size. There are income and asset limits that determine whether a family or individual qualifies for the assistance.

Question 16

____________ is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having food or not enough money to buy more food.
A)Hunger
B)Food insecurity
C)Food desert
D)Food security

Accepted Answer

Food insecurity is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having access to enough food or not enough money to buy more food. Hunger is a symptom of food insecurity, and food deserts refer to areas with limited access to nutritious foods. Food security, on the other hand, refers to the availability and access to enough food for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Question 17

__________ is a farming method that does not deplete natural resources or harm the environment while meeting the demand for food.
A)Splicing
B)Biotechnology
C)Sustainable agriculture
D)Genetic modification

Accepted Answer

Sustainable agriculture ensures that the land is used in such a way that it can be replenished and used for generations to come. It focuses on using organic or natural methods of farming, reducing the use of synthetic inputs, and promoting crop and biodiversity. Unlike splicing, biotechnology, and genetic modification, which involve altering the genetic material of plants or animals, sustainable agriculture does not harm the environment or deplete natural resources.

Question 18

Which of the following regions of the world has the highest percentage of undernourished populations?
A)Eastern Europe
B)North Africa
C)Caribbean
D)Southern Asia

Accepted Answer

Southern Asia has the highest percentage of undernourished populations, with approximately 300 million people facing hunger and malnutrition. This region includes countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, where poverty, inequality, and poor access to food are major challenges.

Question 19

__________ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food.
A)Congregate meals
B)Meals on Wheels
C)Food banks
D)Soup kitchens

Accepted Answer

Food banks specifically focus on distributing surplus food, while the other options may offer meals but may not necessarily distribute surplus food.

Quiz 20: Global Nutrition

Cretinism is due to maternal _____.

___________ is the use of living organisms to produce new products.

Worldwide,zinc deficiency ___.(Check all that apply. ) _is linked to constipation in children contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year leads to stunting in children __could result from phytic acid consumption

Childhood xerophthalmia is due to a lack of _____________.

Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ____________.(Check all that apply. ) vitamin A iron _copper __iodine

The four categories of food security include __________.(Check all that apply. ) high food security low food security marginal food security _medium food security

According to recent statistics,15% of Americans are food insecure.

Undernutrition is more prevalent __________.(Check all that apply. ) ----among older adults -----in developing countries ----among children under the age of 5 in certain countries ----in European countries than Southern Asian countries

The major global food aid programs include ________.(Check all that apply. ) The United Nation World Health Organization The United Nation World Food Prorgamme _The Women,Infants,and Children Program __The United Nations Children's Fund

Which of the following factors does not contribute to undernutrition?

Unlike sustainable agriculture,conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water,increases global warming,and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems.

Factors contributing to food insecurity include ___.(Check all that apply. ) low-paying jobs excessive medical expenses _low-cost housing __unemployment

Major United States food assistance programs include the _.(Check all that apply. ) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Elderly Nutrition Program School Breakfast Program _National Healthy Dinner Program

The United States government provides food assistance programs to any family regardless of their size or income.

____________ is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having food or not enough money to buy more food.

__________ is a farming method that does not deplete natural resources or harm the environment while meeting the demand for food.

Which of the following regions of the world has the highest percentage of undernourished populations?

__________ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food.

Quiz 20: Global Nutrition

Cretinism is due to maternal _____.

___________ is the use of living organisms to produce new products.

Worldwide,zinc deficiency _____.(Check all that apply. ) _____is linked to constipation in children ____contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year ____leads to stunting in children ____could result from phytic acid consumption

Childhood xerophthalmia is due to a lack of _____________.

Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ______________.(Check all that apply. ) ____vitamin A ____iron _____copper ____iodine

The four categories of food security include ______________.(Check all that apply. ) ____high food security ____low food security ____marginal food security _____medium food security

According to recent statistics,15% of Americans are food insecure.

Undernutrition is more prevalent __________.(Check all that apply. ) ----among older adults -----in developing countries ----among children under the age of 5 in certain countries ----in European countries than Southern Asian countries

The major global food aid programs include __________.(Check all that apply. ) ____The United Nation World Health Organization ____The United Nation World Food Prorgamme _____The Women,Infants,and Children Program ____The United Nations Children's Fund

Which of the following factors does not contribute to undernutrition?

Unlike sustainable agriculture,conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water,increases global warming,and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems.

Factors contributing to food insecurity include _____.(Check all that apply. ) ____low-paying jobs ____excessive medical expenses _____low-cost housing ____unemployment

Major United States food assistance programs include the _____.(Check all that apply. ) ____Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ____Elderly Nutrition Program ____School Breakfast Program _____National Healthy Dinner Program

The United States government provides food assistance programs to any family regardless of their size or income.

____________ is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having food or not enough money to buy more food.

__________ is a farming method that does not deplete natural resources or harm the environment while meeting the demand for food.

Which of the following regions of the world has the highest percentage of undernourished populations?

__________ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food.

Worldwide,zinc deficiency ___.(Check all that apply. ) _is linked to constipation in children contributes to the deaths of thousands of young children each year leads to stunting in children __could result from phytic acid consumption

Worldwide,the leading micronutrient deficiencies include ____________.(Check all that apply. ) vitamin A iron _copper __iodine

The four categories of food security include __________.(Check all that apply. ) high food security low food security marginal food security _medium food security

The major global food aid programs include ________.(Check all that apply. ) The United Nation World Health Organization The United Nation World Food Prorgamme _The Women,Infants,and Children Program __The United Nations Children's Fund

Factors contributing to food insecurity include ___.(Check all that apply. ) low-paying jobs excessive medical expenses _low-cost housing __unemployment

Major United States food assistance programs include the _.(Check all that apply. ) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Elderly Nutrition Program School Breakfast Program _National Healthy Dinner Program