Question 1

The roots of undernutrition in the United States are mainly _______________, economic, and socioeconomic rather than technical. As policies of the federal government change, so does the problem of undernutrition.

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Question 2

Which of the following is not true regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ?

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A)   SNAP is the new name for the Food Stamp Program.
B)   SNAP participants can use benefits to purchase food and garden seeds to grow food.
C)   The target beneficiaries of SNAP are pregnant or lactating women and their children.
D)   The Recovery Act increased benefits for SNAP participants.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The acronym AIDS stands for _______________.

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Question 4

The way hunger is best addressed in the United States is through

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A)   providing more jobs at fast-food restaurants.
B)   rallying private groups to provide food.
C)   providing more federal, state, and local governmental food subsidy programs and funding.
D)   developing better technology for growing and providing food.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The homeless in the United States are at increased risk of undernutrition. Which of the following is true about the homeless?

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A)   Most of them are alcoholics.
B)   Most of them are lazy.
C)   Many are members of families with children.
D)   All are poorly educated.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The single most effective health advantage for people wherever they live is

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A)   adequate kcalorie intake.
B)   safe and convenient water supply.
C)   well built shelter.
D)   adequate water intake.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that does not meet nutritional needs is termed

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A)   starvation.
B)   undernutrition.
C)   emaciation.
D)   chronic hunger.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

____________ is a form of undernutrition caused by an extremely deficient intake of calories, protein, or both. Two examples of this type of malnutrition are kwashiorkor and marasmus

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Question 9

The manipulation of nature (plants, animals, and bacteria)  to increase production and food yield and the use of living things to manufacture products is called

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A)   biofeedback.
B)   gene splicing.
C)   biotechnology.
D)   agribusiness.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

All of the following are effects of semistarvation except

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

Question 11

The primary cause of chronic hunger is

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A)   poverty.
B)   lack of technological advances.
C)   cultural food preferences.
D)   lack of large farms in Third World countries.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is the best approach to eradicating undernutrition in developing nations?

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A)   Have developed countries give direct food aid to underdeveloped countries
B)   Improve the infrastructure of rural people
C)   Establish large farms
D)   Provide more jobs in urban centersE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of genetic engineering?

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A)   Cross-breeding wheat and corn
B)   Educating farmers about the advantages of one type of rice over another
C)   Developing new, biodegradable pesticides
D)   Changing DNA inside grape seeds so they produce their own pesticide to prevent attack by insectsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is not true about the effects of undernutrition in poor countries?

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A)   Iron and zinc deficiency both can lead to poor immune function.
B)   Ill health that results from nutritional deficiencies can diminish the ability of citizens to perform at peak levels of physical and mental capacity.
C)   Symptoms of underweight rarely result in deficiencies.
D)   People in poor countries often have greater nutrient requirements for iron because they must combat rampant parasite and other infections.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

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

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Question 16

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

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Question 17

The majority of hungry people live in

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A)   Africa.
B)   Asia.
C)   Latin America.
D)   Europe.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Homeless children suffer high rates of all of the following medical conditions except

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A)   upper respiratory tract infections.
B)   tooth decay.
C)   poor vision.
D)   developmental delays.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

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

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A)   The transmission pattern is different in developed versus developing countries.
B)   Africa is the continent that has been hardest hit.
C)   The United States is the country hardest hit.
D)   Developing countries have the most infections.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Using living things to manufacture products and improve production and yield of foods is called _______________.

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Exam 12: Undernutrition Throughout the World

Which of the following is not true regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ?

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Using living things to manufacture products and improve production and yield of foods is called _______________.

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Failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that does not meet nutritional needs is termed

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Which of the following is the best approach to eradicating undernutrition in developing nations?

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____________ is a form of undernutrition caused by an extremely deficient intake of calories, protein, or both. Two examples of this type of malnutrition are kwashiorkor and marasmus

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The primary cause of chronic hunger is

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The homeless in the United States are at increased risk of undernutrition. Which of the following is true about the homeless?

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

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Which of the following is not true about the effects of undernutrition in poor countries?

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Homeless children suffer high rates of all of the following medical conditions except

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All of the following are effects of semistarvation except

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

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The manipulation of nature (plants, animals, and bacteria) to increase production and food yield and the use of living things to manufacture products is called

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The acronym AIDS stands for _______________.

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The roots of undernutrition in the United States are mainly _______________, economic, and socioeconomic rather than technical. As policies of the federal government change, so does the problem of undernutrition.

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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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