Unit 3 - Quiz Flashcards
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) Food insecure people in Manitoba are more likely to live with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
B) Food insecure children in Manitoba are likely to experience nutrient deficiencies from not eating enough healthy food.
C) People in Manitoba who experience food security are more likely to experience chronic disease like diabetes and heart disease.
D) Manitobans experiencing severe food insecurity are more likely to have a chronic disease and die earlier compared to someone who is food secure.
Full Answer:
Correct answer: C
Explanation: People who experience food insecurity, not food security, are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Therefore, option C is the incorrect statement
Which of the following situations is an example of availability but inaccessibility?
A) A family lacks vegetables and fruits in their diet because they are living on a reserve where the fresh produce is not transported to during the cold months of January and February.
B) A student lives 5 minutes away from a grocery store that sells a wide variety of food from all food groups but does not have enough money to purchase sufficient food.
C) A family has high income but due to a drought very little food is being sold in the market.
D) A vegan student living in a hostel where a large variety of food is available but almost all options are non-vegan.
Full Answer:
Correct answer: B
Explanation: The student in this case has access to nearby food but faces economic barriers, meaning the food is available but not financially accessible. This matches the concept of availability without accessibility
Question 3:
Consider the following statements:
I. Agricultural land acquisition favors large farmers.
II. Zoning regulations may restrict urban and peri-urban agriculture, limiting individuals’ ability to grow food in their own communities.
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements are correct.
D) Both statements are incorrect.
Full Answer:
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Both statements are correct. Large farmers often benefit from land acquisition policies, and zoning regulations can limit opportunities for urban agriculture
Question 4:
In Canada, single-parent households are more likely to experience food insecurity than dual-parent households.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: Single-parent households, particularly those led by women, face a higher risk of food insecurity compared to dual-parent households due to systemic socioeconomic challenges
Question 5:
The two major challenges to banishing world food insecurity are:
I. The expanding human population with diminishing natural resources
II. Insufficiency of food
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements are correct.
D) Both statements are incorrect.
Full Answer:
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The primary challenge is resource competition due to population growth and environmental degradation. There is no absolute global food insufficiency; rather, issues of distribution and access are the barriers
Question 6:
Food loss contributes to climate change.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: Food loss and waste contribute to climate change by generating greenhouse gases, particularly methane, when food decomposes
Question 7:
In the hierarchy of solutions to address food loss, which of the following is the most preferred solution?
A) Dispose
B) Recycle
C) Reduce
D) Reuse
Full Answer:
Correct answer: C (Reduce)
Explanation: Reducing waste at the source is prioritized in the waste management hierarchy, as it prevents waste from occurring in the first place
Question 8:
Food poverty is the primary cause of hunger in developing countries.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: Food poverty, or the lack of access to resources needed to buy or produce food, is a key cause of hunger in developing countries, compounded by political instability and climate factors
Question 9:
Food insecurity is linked to increased risk of chronic illnesses such as heart diseases and diabetes.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: Food insecurity increases the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes, often due to poor diet quality and stress-related factors
The FlashFoods app is an example of a potential solution for food loss at the production level.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: B (False)
Explanation: FlashFoods addresses food waste at the retail level by helping consumers buy discounted foods nearing their expiration dates, not at the production level
Question 1:
Northern and remote communities in Manitoba have limited access to nutritious foods.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: Many remote and northern communities struggle with transportation and supply chain issues that limit their access to nutritious foods, leading to higher food insecurity rates
Question 2:
Globally, around one-third of all food produced is lost or wasted.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: According to the FAO, approximately one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted, contributing to environmental and economic issues
Question 3:
Which of the following is an example of food availability but not acceptability?
A) A family can afford to purchase sufficient food but lacks vegetables and fruits because they are living on a reserve where fresh produce is not transported during the cold months.
B) A student lives near a grocery store but lacks cooking skills, relying on instant foods.
C) A family has high income but very little food is being sold due to drought.
D) A vegan student living in a hostel where most food options are non-vegan.
Full Answer:
Correct answer: D
Explanation: The vegan student has access to food but the available options do not meet their dietary preferences, fitting the definition of unacceptability
Question 4:
Farmers’ markets involve consumers purchasing shares of a farm’s harvest in advance.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: B (False)
Explanation: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, not farmers’ markets, involve consumers purchasing shares of a farm’s harvest in advance
Question 5:
The two major challenges to banishing world food insecurity are:
I. The expanding human population with diminishing natural resources
II. Uneven accessibility of food
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements are correct.
D) Both statements are incorrect.
Full Answer:
Correct answer: C (Both statements are correct)
Explanation: Both population growth with limited resources and uneven access to food are critical global challenges contributing to food insecurity
Question 6:
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Food secure people in Manitoba are more likely to live with mental health conditions.
B) Food insecurity does not impact health care costs.
C) People who experience food security are more likely to develop chronic disease.
D) Manitobans experiencing severe food insecurity are more likely to have a chronic disease and die earlier.
Full Answer:
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Severe food insecurity is linked to an increased risk of chronic illnesses and premature death
Question 7:
Consider the following statements:
I. Food security focuses on the value of food providers, to support the people who grow food.
II. Food sovereignty works with nature, to build resilience and work with the ecological environment.
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements are correct.
D) Both statements are incorrect.
Full Answer:
Correct answer: B (Only statement II is correct)
Explanation: Statement I is incorrect. Food security emphasizes access to safe, nutritious food, not specifically the value of food providers. Statement II is correct—food sovereignty emphasizes resilience, ecological balance, and sustainable practices
Question 8:
Of the 58% food wasted and lost in Canada, most wastage occurs at the farms.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: B (False)
Explanation: Although farms contribute to food loss, significant wastage also occurs in retail and consumer environments
Question 9:
In the hierarchy of solutions, which of the following is the appropriate order to minimize food wastage?
A) Reuse, reduce, dispose, recycle
B) Recycle, reduce, reuse, dispose
C) Reduce, reuse, recycle, dispose
D) Reuse, reduce, recycle, dispose
Full Answer:
Correct answer: C (Reduce, reuse, recycle, dispose)
Explanation: The hierarchy prioritizes reducing waste at the source first, followed by reuse and recycling
Question 10:
Food security is defined as access by all people at all times to nutritionally adequate, safe, personally acceptable foods from normal food channels.
A) True
B) False
Full Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: This definition matches the global standard for food security, as recognized by the FAO
Question:
The FlashFoods app is an example of a potential solution for food loss at the production level.
A) True
B) False
Answer:
Correct answer: B (False)
Explanation: The FlashFoods app helps reduce food waste at the retail level by offering discounts on near-expiry foods, not at the production stage
Flashcard 2:
Question:
Northern and remote communities in Manitoba have limited access to nutritious foods.
A) True
B) False
Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: Remote communities in Manitoba face barriers such as transportation and supply chain issues that reduce access to healthy, fresh food
Flashcard 3:
Question:
In the hierarchy of solutions to address food wastage, which of the following is the most preferred solution?
A) Create compost
B) Donate surplus food to people
C) Do not generate excess food
D) Convert the surplus food into animal feed
Answer:
Correct answer: C (Do not generate excess food)
Explanation: Reducing waste at the source by preventing excess production is the top priority in the food waste management hierarchy
Flashcard 4:
Question:
Food loss contributes to climate change.
A) True
B) False
Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: Wasted food produces greenhouse gases, such as methane, as it decomposes, contributing to climate change
Flashcard 5:
Question:
Food security is defined as access by all people at all times to nutritionally adequate, safe, personally acceptable foods from normal food channels.
A) True
B) False
Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: This definition aligns with global standards for food security, ensuring consistent access to safe and nutritious food
Flashcard 6:
Question:
Consider the following statements:
I. Food security focuses on the value of food providers.
II. Food sovereignty works with nature, to build resilience and work with the ecological environment.
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements are correct.
D) Both statements are incorrect.
Answer:
Correct answer: B (Only statement II is correct)
Explanation: Statement I is incorrect. Food security focuses on access to nutritious food, not on supporting food providers. Statement II correctly highlights food sovereignty’s ecological goals
Question:
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) People in Manitoba who experience food security are more likely to experience chronic disease like diabetes and heart disease.
B) Food insecure people in Manitoba are more likely to live with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
C) Manitobans experiencing severe food insecurity are more likely to have a chronic disease and die earlier compared to someone who is food secure.
D) Food insecure children in Manitoba are likely to experience nutrient deficiencies from not eating enough healthy food.
Answer:
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Chronic diseases are linked to food insecurity, not food security. Individuals with food insecurity face greater risks of both physical and mental health issues
Flashcard 8:
Question:
Which of the following is an example of food availability but not adequacy?
A) A student lives 5 minutes away from a grocery store but lacks cooking skills, relying on instant noodles and frozen pizzas.
B) A family has high income but due to a drought very little food is being sold in the market.
C) A vegan student living in a hostel where most available options are non-vegan.
D) A family can afford to purchase food but struggles with long travel times during winter.
Answer:
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The student has access to food but consumes a nutritionally inadequate diet due to a lack of cooking skills
Flashcard 9:
Question:
The two major challenges exist to banishing world food insecurity are:
I. The expanding human population with diminishing natural resources
II. Inadequate technological advancement
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements are correct.
D) Both statements are incorrect.
Answer:
Correct answer: A (Only statement I is correct)
Explanation: Population growth and resource competition are core challenges to food security. Technological advancement is important but not among the top two challenges
Flashcard 10:
Question:
In Canada, single-parent households are more likely to experience food insecurity than dual-parent households.
A) True
B) False
Answer:
Correct answer: A (True)
Explanation: Single-parent households, particularly those led by women, face higher risks of food insecurity due to limited financial resources
