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Which of the following is true about new biotechnology?


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 does not change any of the genetic material (DNA) of organisms to improve characteristics.
D) The public's response to its use has been extremely positive.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Failing health that results from longstanding dietary practices that do not coincide with nutritional needs is termed


A) undernutrition.
B) overnutrition.
C) emaciation.
D) malnutrition.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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The majority of undernourished people live in


A) North America.
B) Asia.
C) Latin America.
D) Europe.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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One of the most effective methods to decrease the population aspect of the food/population ratio is for countries to institute birth control programs.

A) True
B) False

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The primary cause of chronic hunger is


A) poverty.
B) lack of technology.
C) cultural food preferences.
D) lack of local farms in developing countries.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Undernutrition


A) A condition of anxiety regarding running out of either food or money to buy food
B) Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that either fails to meet or greatly exceeds nutritional needs
C) The primary physiological (internal) drive to find and eat food
D) Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that does not meet nutritional needs
E) An extreme shortage of food that leads to massive starvation in a population
F) A condition associated with body wasting and increased susceptibility to infections that results from prolonged consumption of insufficient amounts of food energy and protein

G) A) and E)
H) C) and D)

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Famine


A) A condition of anxiety regarding running out of either food or money to buy food
B) Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that either fails to meet or greatly exceeds nutritional needs
C) The primary physiological (internal) drive to find and eat food
D) Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that does not meet nutritional needs
E) An extreme shortage of food that leads to massive starvation in a population
F) A condition associated with body wasting and increased susceptibility to infections that results from prolonged consumption of insufficient amounts of food energy and protein

G) B) and F)
H) All of the above

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Which of the following is true about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) worldwide?


A) The transmission pattern is different in developed versus developing countries.
B) North America 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 increase the progression of the disease.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is true regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ?


A) SNAP is the current name for the old Fresh Food Bucks Program.
B) SNAP participants can use an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to purchase food and garden seeds to grow food.
C) The target population for SNAP benefits is pregnant or lactating women and their children.
D) Due to improvements in economic conditions, the need for food assistance is low in the United States.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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In ________, the United Nations launched a transformative agenda to address key issues related to global health. Called the Sustainable Development Goals, these 17 bold goals outline a 15-year agenda to serve as a blueprint for global health and sustainability.


A) 2000
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 2015

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Urban neighborhoods and rural towns without ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food are called


A) safe food havens.
B) nutrition outlets.
C) fresh food oasis.
D) food deserts.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Protein-calorie malnutrition


A) A condition of anxiety regarding running out of either food or money to buy food
B) Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that either fails to meet or greatly exceeds nutritional needs
C) The primary physiological (internal) drive to find and eat food
D) Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that does not meet nutritional needs
E) An extreme shortage of food that leads to massive starvation in a population
F) A condition associated with body wasting and increased susceptibility to infections that results from prolonged consumption of insufficient amounts of food energy and protein

G) D) and E)
H) A) and D)

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Failing health that results from a longstanding dietary intake that is not enough to meet nutritional needs is termed


A) starvation.
B) undernutrition.
C) emaciation.
D) food security.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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


A) decreased.
B) increased.

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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Which of the following is not true about undernutrition during pregnancy?


A) The mother and fetus are both affected.
B) Only the mother is affected.
C) Iron-deficiency anemia is a consequence in the mother.
D) The risk of maternal death is increased.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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


A) architecture.
B) social capital.
C) social structure.
D) infrastructure.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The food assistance program developed in the 1960s to help whole families purchase healthy foods is termed the


A) School Breakfast Program.
B) School Lunch Program.
C) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
D) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Malnutrition


A) A condition of anxiety regarding running out of either food or money to buy food
B) Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that either fails to meet or greatly exceeds nutritional needs
C) The primary physiological (internal) drive to find and eat food
D) Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that does not meet nutritional needs
E) An extreme shortage of food that leads to massive starvation in a population
F) A condition associated with body wasting and increased susceptibility to infections that results from prolonged consumption of insufficient amounts of food energy and protein

G) D) and E)
H) A) and F)

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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) defines ________ as secure access to an appropriately nutritious diet (i.e., protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water) , coupled with a sanitary environment and adequate health services and care to ensure a healthy and active life for all household members.


A) food insecurity
B) food access
C) nutrition security
D) sustainability

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Match the following FAO Dimensions of Food Security with their characteristics. -Access


A) ∙ Purchasing power
∙ Income of population
∙ Transport and market infrastructure
B) ∙ Domestic production
∙ Import capacity
∙ Food stocks
∙ Food aid
C) ∙ Food safety
∙ Hygiene and manufacturing practices
∙ Dietary quality and diversity
D) ∙ Weather variability
∙ Price fluctuations
∙ Political factors
∙ Economic factors

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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