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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A)   agricultural
B)   biological
C)   political
D)   nutritionalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Impaired development or function that results from an inadequate intake, absorption, or utilization of the nutrients needed for optimal growth, development, and body function is best termed

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A)   malnutrition.
B)   undernutrition.
C)   malabsorption.
D)   hunger.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is true about acquired immune deficiency syndrome?

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A)   Mothers with AIDS should breastfeed their babies if the water supply is not safe for formula preparation.
B)   AIDS reduces overall calorie needs.
C)   AIDS is not an economic problem.
D)   Developed nations, such as the United States, have the most infections.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Elements that adversely influence the food/population ratio include all of the following except

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A)   enhancing access to education for women.
B)   war and political/civil unrest.
C)   rapid depletion of natural resources.
D)   AIDS.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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 syndromeE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

Question 9

Manipulating the DNA inside cells to improve production of materials or the material itself is called

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A)   social engineering.
B)   translation.
C)   transcription.
D)   genetic engineering.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The majority of hungry people live in

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A)   Africa.
B)   Asia.
C)   Latin America.
D)   Europe.E) B) and C)
F) C) 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 developing countries.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

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A)   provides breakfast for school children.
B)   provides food vouchers and nutrition education to low-income pregnant and lactating women and their young children.
C)   has not been shown to be cost-effective.
D)   has not been shown to reduce the numbers of low-birth-weight babies.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Match the following with the descriptions below

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The answer of Match the following with the descriptions below
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Question 14

Which of the following is not true about AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is transmitted in body fluids.
B)   After infection with the HIV virus, AIDS symptoms generally begin showing within a year.
C)   Eating a balanced diet cannot prevent or stave off HIV infection.
D)   Eating a good diet cannot cure the disease.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

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) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is the best approach to preventing famine in developing nations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increase the productivity of rural people by teaching them farming methods so they can build agricultural surpluses to eat and sell.
B)   Developed countries should send food and medicine.
C)   Developing countries should grow cash crops.
D)   Discourage having livestock.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   This means that he must be undernourished.
B)   This means that he must be experiencing chronic hunger.
C)   This means that he must be experiencing a vitamin deficiency.
D)   He could be suffering from undernutrition or overnutrition.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What is the term to describe failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that either fails to meet or greatly exceeds nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Undernutrition
B)   Overnutrition
C)   Emaciation
D)   MalnutritionE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

All of the following adversely affect the food/population ratio except

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A)   scientific advances that increase food production.
B)   lack of birth control.
C)   lack of food distribution methods.
D)   lack of farmable land.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Undernutrition Throughout the World

The primary cause of chronic hunger is

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Match the following with the descriptions below

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What is the term to describe failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that either fails to meet or greatly exceeds nutritional needs?

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Impaired development or function that results from an inadequate intake, absorption, or utilization of the nutrients needed for optimal growth, development, and body function is best termed

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All of the following adversely affect the food/population ratio except

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

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All of the following are effects of semistarvation except

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The acronym AIDS stands for ___________________________.

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

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Which of the following is not true about AIDS?

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Manipulating the DNA inside cells to improve production of materials or the material itself is called

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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

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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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Elements that adversely influence the food/population ratio include all of the following except

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

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The majority of hungry people live in

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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 preventing famine in developing nations?

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Which of the following is true about acquired immune deficiency syndrome?

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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

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