Chapter 20 - Global Nutrition Flashcards
Undernutrition
Multiple choice question.
occurs mainly in Westernized countries.
still remains a serious global concern.
is rarely observed around the world.
still remains a serious global concern.
Undernutrition can be very harmful when it occurs during
Multiple select question.
pregnancy.
adulthood.
childhood.
infancy.
pregnancy.
childhood.
infancy.
The leading risk factor for undernutrition in both developed and developing countries _______ is .
Poverty
Chronic undernutriion can result in
Multiple select question.
stunting.
increased cognitive ability.
compromised reproductive health.
decreased risk of infection.
stunting.
compromised reproductive health.
If you are undernourished during pregnancy, you are more likely to deliver
Multiple choice question.
a high-birthweight baby.
a low-birthweight baby.
an average birthweight baby.
a low-birthweight baby.
Undernutrition and overnutrition can lead to ______.
Malnutrition
Physiological changes in older adults that may make them more susceptible to chronic undernutrition include
Multiple select question.
impaired digestion.
decreased muscle mass.
increased sense of taste.
impaired absorption.
impaired digestion.
decreased muscle mass.
impaired absorption.
The statistic that describes the number of newborns in a population, per 1000 live births, who are likely to die before they reach the age of 5 years is called the ______ ______ mortality rate
Under 5
Choose risk factors that contribute to undernutrition throughout the world.
Multiple select question.
poverty
political factors
affluence
environmental factors
poverty
political factors
environmental factors
Poor nutrition during pregnancy may increase the risk for diseases such as _________ later in life.
Multiple select question.
osteoporosis
obesity
schizophrenia
hypertension
obesity
schizophrenia
hypertension
Currently, more people suffer from ________ than from _________.
Multiple choice question.
undernutrition, healthy nutrition.
undernutrition, overnutrition
overnutrition, undernutrition
overnutrition, undernutrition
What is used to evaluate the health of infants and young children from a global perspective?
Multiple choice question.
under-5 mortality rate
level of milk consumption
GNP of country
breastfeeding rates of new mothers
under-5 mortality rate
The leading causes of global micronutrient deficiencies are
Multiple select question.
poor and crowded housing conditions.
the unavailability of proper sanitation.
the lack of nutrient dense foods.
a lack of dietary variety.
the lack of nutrient dense foods.
a lack of dietary variety.
A(an) _________ can increase the negative effects of undernutrition in older adults.
Multiple choice question.
weakened immune system
increase in arthritis
loss of muscle mass
lack of skin elasticity
weakened immune system
Lack of vitamin A is the leading cause of childhood
Multiple select question.
wernicke-korsakoff’s syndrome.
xeropthalmia.
deafness.
blindness.
xeropthalmia.
blindness
Chronic undernutriion can result in
Multiple select question.
increased cognitive ability.
decreased risk of infection.
stunting.
compromised reproductive health.
stunting.
compromised reproductive health.
The only micronutrient deficiency common in developed countries is
Multiple choice question.
iron.
vitamin A.
zinc.
iodine.
Iron
The most common symptom of an iodine deficiency in an adult is a(n) _______.
Goiter
The mineral which contributes to normal sexual maturation in adolescents is
Multiple choice question.
iron.
calcium.
iodine.
zinc.
Zinc
Globally, micronutrients that are identified as top public health concerns include ______.
Multiple select question.
zinc
iodine
iron
vitamin E
vitamin A
zinc
iodine
iron
vitamin A
A person with access to healthy food all the time is food _______, whereas a person who fears running out of food is food _______.
Security; insecurity
Americans more likely to be food insecure include
Multiple select question.
Hispanic families.
households with a single male at the head.
households that live well below the poverty threshold.
households with children.
Hispanic families.
households that live well below the poverty threshold.
households with children.
An area in which a large population of residents experience difficulty in obtaining nutritious food is called a _____ ______.
Food desert
The deficiency of which mineral during pregnancy can result in the birth of a child with cretinism?
Multiple choice question.
iodine
zinc
calcium
iron
iodine
Choose the agencies that provide food assistance programs in the United States.
Multiple select question.
American Heart Association
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Nutrition Services
Non-profit agencies
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Nutrition Services
Non-profit agencies
Physiological roles for zinc include
Multiple select question.
enhancing cognitive abilities.
contributing to normal sexual maturation.
preventing stunted growth during development.
stimulating immunity.
contributing to normal sexual maturation.
preventing stunted growth during development.
stimulating immunity.
The state when a person is able to include a variety of nutritious foods in their diet without relying on any assistance is called
Multiple choice question.
food reliability.
food security.
food assurance.
food insecurity.
food security.
The federal program that provides funds to purchase foods for pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman, infants and children less than 5 years of age is the
Multiple choice question.
Summer Food Service Program.
National School Lunch Program.
Emergency Food Assistance Program
Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children. (SNAP)
Locations in America where people are more likely to be food insecure include
Multiple select question.
New Jersey
Arkansas.
Texas.
Alabama.
Arkansas.
Texas.
Alabama.
The USDA defines food deserts as areas with many low-income people
Multiple select question.
in rural areas living 1 mile away from a grocery store.
in rural areas living more than 10 miles away from a grocery store.
in urban areas living within 1 mile of a grocery store.
in urban areas living further than 0.5 mile away from a grocery store.
in rural areas living more than 10 miles away from a grocery store.
in urban areas living further than 0.5 mile away from a grocery store.
Most food assistance programs use _______ to determine eligibility for obtaining assistance.
Income
School Food Programs that provide nourishing foods to children include the
Multiple select question.
Meals on Wheels Program.
National School Lunch Program.
School Breakfast Program.
Summer Food Service Program.
National School Lunch Program.
School Breakfast Program.
Summer Food Service Program.
The global food aid program that strives to save and improve children’s lives by providing health care, immunizations, clean water and emergency relief is
Multiple choice question.
the Micronutrient Initiative.
the UN’s World Health Organization.
the World Bank.
the United Nations Children’s Fund.
the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Plant and animal products that have been genetically altered are referred to as _______ ________ _______.
Genetically modified organisms
Global food aid programs that attempt to reduce undernutrition include the ______.
Multiple select question.
Catholic Relief Agencies
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Mobile Food Pantry Program
Catholic Relief Agencies
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
For the fortification of foods to be successful at preventing and treating undernutrition, selected foods should be
Multiple select question.
nutrient rich.
inexpensive.
tasty or visually appealing.
commonly consumed.
inexpensive.
commonly consumed.
The use of farming methods that meet the demand for more food without depleting natural resources and harming the environment is called _____ _______.
Sustainable agriculture
Different forms of biotechnology used in agriculture include
Multiple select question.
genetic engineering.
cross breeding of plants.
crop rotation.
progressive irrigation.
genetic engineering.
cross breeding of plants.
Examples of foods that are frequently fortified to combat undernutrition include
Multiple select question.
cereals.
vegetable oils.
wheat flour.
vegetables.
cereals.
vegetable oils.
wheat flour.
