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