Question 1

Severe malnutrition characterized by poor growth, dramatic weight loss, loss of body fat and muscle, and apathy is called ____________________.

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Question 2

What is RUTF?

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A)  An advanced stage of kwashiorkor
B)  An advanced stage of protein-energy malnutrition
C)  A paste of peanut butter and powdered milk plus micronutrients
D)  A sustainable agricultural practice that integrates farm-raised animals with aquaculture
E)  A fluid used to restore electrolytes in children with diarrheaF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of farm irrigation?

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A)  It makes the soil more porous.
B)  It helps preserve the water supply.
C)  It contributes to soil preservation.
D)  It increases the salt content in the soil.
E)  It raises water tables.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is a feature of world poverty?

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A)  Poverty causes hunger in the developing but not the developed world.
B)  The poorest do not bear children due to poor health.
C)  Poverty affects about 10% of the world's population.
D)  The poorest poor are typically female.
E)  Urbanization typically decreases poverty-associated hunger.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

What is the most likely explanation for the fatty liver that develops from protein deficiency?

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A)  Increased uptake of circulating fats
B)  Increased absorption of dietary fats
C)  Inability of adipose tissue to remove circulating fats
D)  Inability of the liver to synthesize lipoproteins for fat export
E)  Paradoxical storage of fatsF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

MATCHING
-Name of the largest national food recovery program

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A)  1.4
B)  7
C)  8
D)  20
E)  25F) 85.5G) 100H) 300I) 1500J) FossilK) FamineL) MethaneM) IrrigationN) Dead zonesO) PovertyP) SustainableQ) SNAPR) Food insecurityS) Feeding AmericaT) ORTU) A) and L)
V) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is a feature of common agricultural practices in the developed world?

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A)  They promote protection of soil and water.
B)  They frequently lead to higher crop prices.
C)  They are designed to benefit mostly small family farms.
D)  They tend to support the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
E)  They emphasize "green" practices.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

What type of diet is advised to rehabilitate a severely malnourished child?

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A)  RUTF
B)  Large amounts of the local diet
C)  Liberal quantities of lactose-free powdered milk until growth rate is restored
D)  High energy until normal body mass index is achieved, then moderate energy thereafter
E)  BRATF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Acute malnutrition in children is characterized by

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A)  hyperactivity.
B)  shrunken liver.
C)  low weight for height.
D)  short height for weight.
E)  stuntingF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a major contributor to the world's supply of food energy?

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A)  Barley
B)  Maize
C)  Rye
D)  Sorghum
E)  Adzuki beansF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

MATCHING
-Coal is an example of this type of fuel

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A)  1.4
B)  7
C)  8
D)  20
E)  25F) 85.5G) 100H) 300I) 1500J) FossilK) FamineL) MethaneM) IrrigationN) Dead zonesO) PovertyP) SustainableQ) SNAPR) Food insecurityS) Feeding AmericaT) ORTU) D) and F)
V) F) and R)

Question 12

Collecting crops from fields that either have already been harvested or are not profitable to harvest is called ____________________.

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gleaning, ...

Question 13

Which of the following is true of RUTF?

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A)  It restores fluids.
B)  It is powdered and must be rehydrated for use.
C)  It is administered IV.
D)  It is a paste made from local commodities.
E)  Children dislike the taste and often must be forced to eat it.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the relationship between poverty and hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hunger and obesity may exist in the same household.
B)  The highest rates of obesity occur among the wealthiest.
C)  The provision of food to the poor increases obesity.
D)  Even people below the poverty line have enough money for food.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Approximately what proportion of the world's food supply is wasted along the way from farm to final consumption?

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A)  1/10
B)  1/5
C)  1/4
D)  1/3
E)  1/2F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Approximately how many people, in millions, are served by the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  15
B)  25
C)  35
D)  45
E)  55F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

What is meant by carrying capacity of the earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of tons of edible food that can be produced by all of the earth's cultivable land
B)  The maximum number of living organisms that can be supported in an environment over time
C)  The amount of oxygen consumed by all living organisms in relation to the amount of oxygen produced by all living plants
D)  The total weight of all living organisms in relation to the weight of all non-living material including the earth's water mass
E)  The maximum number of people who can exist on earth without causing environmental damage.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Compare and contrast the features of kwashiorkor and marasmus.

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In kwashiorkor, some muscle wasting may ...

Question 19

Compared to vegetarian diets, meat based diets use ____ times as much energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5
B)  2.0
C)  2.5
D)  3.0
E)  3.5F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 20

What proportion of children in the developing world are severely underweight by age 5?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 20
B)  1 in 10
C)  1 in 4
D)  1 in 3
E)  1 in 2F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Exam 20: Hunger and the Global Environment

Which of the following is true of the relationship between poverty and hunger?

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MATCHING -Name of the largest national food recovery program

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Which of the following is true of RUTF?

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Acute malnutrition in children is characterized by

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Compared to vegetarian diets, meat based diets use ____ times as much energy.

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Which of the following is a feature of common agricultural practices in the developed world?

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Approximately how many people, in millions, are served by the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

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What is meant by carrying capacity of the earth?

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Which of the following is a major contributor to the world's supply of food energy?

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What is RUTF?

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Severe malnutrition characterized by poor growth, dramatic weight loss, loss of body fat and muscle, and apathy is called ____________________.

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Which of the following is a feature of world poverty?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of farm irrigation?

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Approximately what proportion of the world's food supply is wasted along the way from farm to final consumption?

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What type of diet is advised to rehabilitate a severely malnourished child?

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What proportion of children in the developing world are severely underweight by age 5?

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Collecting crops from fields that either have already been harvested or are not profitable to harvest is called ____________________.

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What is the most likely explanation for the fatty liver that develops from protein deficiency?

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MATCHING -Coal is an example of this type of fuel

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Compare and contrast the features of kwashiorkor and marasmus.

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