Question 1

The majority of undernourished people live in

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A)  North America.
B)  Asia.
C)  Latin America.
D)  Europe.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is not true about sustainable agriculture?

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A)  Sustainable agriculture involves maintaining or enhancing the land and natural resources for use long into the future.
B)  Reaching the goal of worldwide sustainable agriculture requires participation by all stakeholders,including farmers,laborers,retailers,consumers,researchers,and policymakers.
C)  Sustainable agriculture offers respect and fair treatment to farm workers,consumers,and the animals raised for food.
D)  Sustainable agricultural practices have a promising role in developed nations,but would not benefit farmers and consumers in developing nations.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The acronym AIDS stands for

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A)  acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
B)  autoimmune deficit syndrome.
C)  antibiotic infection deficiency syndrome.
D)  anti-immune deficiency syndrome.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Humans are particularly susceptible to the effects of undernutrition during periods of rapid growth,such as during

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A)  adulthood.
B)  middle age.
C)  menopause.
D)  pregnancy.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

All of the following are socioeconomic factors affecting hunger in the Unites States except

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A)  poverty.
B)  homelessness.
C)  politics and policy.
D)  weather.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

In light of its devastating toll on families and communities,a significant step toward alleviating poverty and hunger in sub-Saharan Africa and many other developing nations would be to alleviate the spread of the disease

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A)  AIDS.
B)  scurvy.
C)  sickle cell anemia.
D)  iron deficiency anemia.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

All of the following are effects of semistarvation except

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A)  decreased energy level and strength.
B)  poor concentration and impaired learning.
C)  decreased hunger and appetite.
D)  impaired immunity.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A recent global analysis of over 145 studies of biotechnology crops over the past 20 years found that GMO crops have ______ chemical pesticide use as well as ______ both crop yield and farmer profits.

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A)  increased;increased
B)  increased;decreased
C)  decreased;decreased
D)  decreased;increasedE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What are the four pillars of food security?

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A)  Economic stability,housing,food access,and healthcare
B)  Availability,access,utilization,and stability
C)  Food access,sustainability,transportation,and childcare
D)  Education,entitlements,healthcare,and childcareE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Since the early 1900s,the role of the United States government in providing food assistance to the poor has steadily

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A)  decreased.
B)  increased.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 11

Don is suffering from malnutrition.Which of the following might be true of his condition?

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A)  Don must be undernourished.
B)  Don must be experiencing chronic hunger.
C)  Don must be experiencing a vitamin deficiency.
D)  Don could be suffering from undernutrition or overnutrition.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Housing,sanitation and storage facilities,education,communication,and transportation systems are components of a country's

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A)  architecture.
B)  social capital.
C)  social structure.
D)  infrastructure.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is not true about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) worldwide?

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A)  The transmission pattern is different in developed versus developing countries.
B)  Africa is the continent that has been the hardest hit.
C)  The death rate from AIDS in the United States is increasing.
D)  Antiretroviral drugs can significantly slow the progression of the disease.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The health consequences of undernutrition are most critical during

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A)  adulthood.
B)  college.
C)  infancy.
D)  elderly years.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Increasing per capita income and improving ______,especially for women in developing nations,are considered to be the most successful long-term solutions to excessive population growth.

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A)  education
B)  technology
C)  fertility clinics
D)  transportationE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is correct about chronic hunger in the world?

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A)  Chronic hunger is not found in developed countries.
B)  Hunger is alleviated by drinking water.
C)  The primary cause of hunger is poverty.
D)  Hunger is the psychological state that results when enough food is eaten.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is not true about "new biotechnology"?

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A)  Compared to conventional breeding,it is more inefficient and has inconsistent results.
B)  It allows scientists to create fruits and grains with greater amounts of nutrients such as beta-carotene (e.g.,"golden rice") and vitamins E and C
C)  It differs from traditional methods because it directly changes some of the genetic material (DN
A)  of organisms to improve characteristics.
D)  The public's response to its use has been mixed.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The ______ are eight global goals,launched in 2000,that addressed poverty and hunger,education,gender equality,child mortality,maternal health,disease,environmental sustainability,and global development.

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A)  Food and Agriculture Organization Goals
B)  Healthy People 2020 Goals
C)  Millennium Development Goals
D)  Dietary Guidelines for AmericansE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

In terms of population migration,a movement from residing in rural areas to urban areas tends to make the problem of undernutrition worse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the future,billions of people are expected to face ongoing _____ shortages that will contribute to civil unrest and food shortages.

Accepted Answer

A)  labor
B)  water
C)  oxygen
D)  coalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 16: Undernutrition Throughout the World

Which of the following is not true about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) worldwide?

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Housing,sanitation and storage facilities,education,communication,and transportation systems are components of a country's

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Which of the following is correct about chronic hunger in the world?

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In light of its devastating toll on families and communities,a significant step toward alleviating poverty and hunger in sub-Saharan Africa and many other developing nations would be to alleviate the spread of the disease

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What are the four pillars of food security?

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The majority of undernourished people live in

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Increasing per capita income and improving ______,especially for women in developing nations,are considered to be the most successful long-term solutions to excessive population growth.

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The acronym AIDS stands for

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The ______ are eight global goals,launched in 2000,that addressed poverty and hunger,education,gender equality,child mortality,maternal health,disease,environmental sustainability,and global development.

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Humans are particularly susceptible to the effects of undernutrition during periods of rapid growth,such as during

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Don is suffering from malnutrition.Which of the following might be true of his condition?

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The health consequences of undernutrition are most critical during

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In terms of population migration,a movement from residing in rural areas to urban areas tends to make the problem of undernutrition worse.

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In the future,billions of people are expected to face ongoing _____ shortages that will contribute to civil unrest and food shortages.

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Which of the following is not true about sustainable agriculture?

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A recent global analysis of over 145 studies of biotechnology crops over the past 20 years found that GMO crops have ______ chemical pesticide use as well as ______ both crop yield and farmer profits.

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Which of the following is not true about "new biotechnology"?

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Since the early 1900s,the role of the United States government in providing food assistance to the poor has steadily

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All of the following are effects of semistarvation except

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All of the following are socioeconomic factors affecting hunger in the Unites States except

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