Chapter 15 Practice Test

A reduced quality and variety of food with lots of refined grains, processed meats, fats and sweets is referred to as __________.

a. food insecurity

b. food security

c. food poverty

d. food shortage

a. food insecurity

Select the correct food security term for the following definition: "Typically, anxiety over food sufficiency or shortage of food in the house with little or no indication of changes in diets or food intake."

a. low food security

b. marginal food security

c. high food security

d. very low food security

b. marginal food security

Which trend is threatening world food production and distribution in upcoming decades?

a. Global warming is decreasing due to reduced greenhouse gases.

b. The amount of food-producing land is increasing.

c. The world's supply of fresh water is dwindling.

d. The ozone layer is growing thicker.

c. The world's supply of fresh water is dwindling.

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning "going green"?

a. Choose reusable food storage containers to reduce plastic or foil waste.

b. Eat more animal food variety to increase protein intake for a healthier lifestyle.

c. Ride a bike or walk to work to save money on gas and reduced fuel emissions.

d. Plant a vegetable or herb garden to increase physical activity and quality food.

e. Bring a reusable grocery bag to the store to carry purchased items.

b. Eat more animal food variety to increase protein intake for a healthier lifestyle.

There are several factors that threaten world food production and distribution today, with "dead zones" being one of them. What are "dead zones"?

a. oxygen depletion in the atmosphere due to climate changes

b. decreasing supply of water resources due to increasing global population

c. land stripped of topsoil due to deforestation and soil erosion

d. oxygen-depleted water bodies caused by waste and fertilizer run offs from land

d. oxygen-depleted water bodies caused by waste and fertilizer run offs from land

Which term best describes a household that may experience disrupted eating patterns or reduced food intake of one or more members because of a lack of money or other resources for food at times throughout the year?

a. high food security

b. marginal food security

c. low food security

d. very low food security

d. very low food security

Children suffering from malnutrition can have severe infectious diarrhea; they should be provided oral rehydration therapy (ORT) to reverse the dehydration. The ingredients used to make oral rehydration solution include all the following, EXCEPT _____________.

a. boiled water

b. salt

c. sugar

d. citric acid

d. citric acid

In developed countries, what is the primary cause of hunger?

a. political unrest

b. food poverty

c. famine

d. lack of drinking water

b. food poverty

What is the major physical feature of chronic malnutrition in children?

a. rapid weight loss

b. stunted growth

c. edema

d. deformed facial features

e. large bellies

b. stunted growth

A sustainable diet that is higher in legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruit, and vegetables reduces the risk of developing ________ and reduces the environmental costs of producing food.

a. type 1 diabetes

b. vitamin toxicities

c. chronic diseases

d. food insecurities

c. chronic diseases

Using ready-to-use therapeutic food for malnourished children in impoverished areas promotes rapid reversal of weight _______ and ________________ deficiencies. It does not need to be mixed with ___________, which is sometimes scarce. The pouches resist ____________ contamination and can be safely stored for 3-4 months without ____________________.

loss, nutrient, water, bacterial, refrigeration

Kwashiorkor is a form of severe acute malnutrition. What is a very distinct feature found in children who suffer from kwashiorkor?

a. skin and bones appearance

b. lack of enzymes

c. wasting of lean muscle and fat tissues

d. edema

d. edema

To reduce food insecurity in the United States, nongovernmental national programs within the community provide groceries to be prepared and eaten at home; one such program is __________.

a. food pantries

b. the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

c. the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

d. Women Infant and Children Program (WIC)

a. food pantries

Which of the following provides a sustainable form of protein that has little to no environmental impact?

a. plant-based meats

b. seafood

c. legumes

d. nuts

d. nuts

Approximately how much of the world's population has no land or possessions and survives on less than two U.S. dollars a day?

a. one-fourth

b. one-third

c. one-fifth

d. one-half

c. one-fifth