ch13 Flashcards
of the following, which nutrient deficiencies are related to stunted growth?
{vitamin C, iron, riboflavin, Zinc, Iodine, Vitamin A}
iron, Zinc, Iodine, Vitamin A
of the following, which nutrient deficiencies are related to impaired immune function?
{vitamin C, iron, Zinc, Iodine, Vitamin A, Thiamin}
vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin C, Zinc, protein
nearly __% of the global food supply ends up in landfills as waste
40%
what is it known as when the quality, variety, and/or desirability of the diet are reduced and there is difficult at times providing enough food for everyone in the household?
food insecurity
What sensations are often used to describe hunger?
{vision difficulties, weakness, discomfort, pain, uneasiness}
weakness, discomfort, pain, uneasiness
which of the following are physiological symptoms of hunger?
{stomach pain, weakness, frequent urination, increased subcutaneous fat}
stomach pain & weakness.
about 11% of U.S. households report:
poverty, extreme poverty, food insecurity, food security.
food insecurity.
The world produces enough food to feed _____ the global population
90% of
1.5 times
100% of
3 times
1.5 times
approximately _____ of the annual global human food production gets lost or wasted
one-third
chronic hunger is associated w/ increased susceptibility to _________ disease.
{chronic/infectious}
infectious
which of the following are associated w/ chronic hunger?
{reduced energy & strength, increased birthweights, impaired ability to learn, increased susceptibility to infection}
reduced energy & strength, impaired ability to learn, increased susceptibility to infection
choose the factors that make it difficult for homeless individuals to get access to food assistance.
a) proof of residence is often required
b) amount of food that can be taken home each month is limited
c) an abundant supply of food that is easily accessible
d) hours are limited
e) appointments must be made in advance
a) proof of residence is often required
b) amount of food that can be taken home each month is limited
d) hours are limited
e) appointments must be made in advance
{sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, fortification, retroviral therapy} is a collection of processes that use biological systems to alter and improve characteristics of plants and animals
biotechnology
what is the primary short-term problem w/ getting food to those who need it in the developing world?
a) nutritious quality of the food
b) food distribution
c) use of the food (supply chain)
d) food production
food distribution & use of the food (supply chain)
during the 1960s & 1970s undernutrition in developing countries was perceived as a {political, religious, nonexistent, technical} problem
technical
According to the Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations, what must be done if food production is to keep up with the expanding population?
protection of the earth’s already deteriorated environment from further destruction
In the developing world, agricultural production is ______.
a) depleting natural resources
b) not sustainable for the long term
c) insufficient to meet the needs of the population
d) being revolutionized by biotechnology
a) depleting natural resources
b) not sustainable for the long term
Worldwide hunger is primarily an outcome of
a) inequitable distribution of food resources from around the world
b) poor planning in developed and under developed countries
c) food shortages
a) inequitable distribution of food resources around the world
Environmentally unsustainable farming methods are undermining food production, especially in {developing countries, undeveloped countries, developed countries}
developing countries
______ uses the largest proportion of the world’s freshwater resources.
a) municipal drinking water
b) transportation
c) manufacturing
d) agriculture
agriculture
Which of the following is a true statement about the relationship between AIDS and nutrition?
a) high-dose supplementation w/ vitamin A & zinc can cure AIDs
b) taking antioxidant supplements can prevent HIV transmission
c) risk for obesity increases due to declining energy needs
d) use of a balanced multivitamin & mineral supplement slows deterioration of health
d) use of a balanced multivitamin & mineral supplement slows deterioration of health
Suitable technologies that need to be encouraged so that small farmers can flourish include:
a) preserving local staples
b) processing local staples
c) marketing local staples
d) cooking local staples
a) preserving local staples
b) processing local staples
c) marketing local staples
What are some problems with providing food aid to underdeveloped countries?
a) food may not be culturally acceptable
b) reduces incentives for local food production
c) difficulty in transferring food to where its needed
d) high nutrient density of food can make people sick
a) food may not be culturally acceptable
b) reduces incentives for local food production
c) difficulty in transferring food to where it’s needed
Suitable technologies for processing, preserving, marketing, and distributing nutritious local staples need to be encouraged so that
a) anyone can be a farmer
b) large corporations will be successful in small communities
c) small farms can merge to form larger farms
d) small farmers can flourish
d) small farmers can flourish
