Income Disparities and Community Relationships Quiz

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What does the World Food Summit define as food security?

Having access to a variety of foods occasionally

Having access to any type of food at all times

Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times (correct)

Access to food that is expensive and luxurious

Which U.S. agency measures three different levels of food security?

Economic Research Service

United States Department of Agriculture (correct)

Food and Drug Administration

World Health Organization

What does 'very low food security' mean according to the USDA?

Abundance of food causing overeating

Having access to a variety of foods

Reduced food intake and disrupted eating patterns due to lack of resources (correct)

Experiencing occasional hunger throughout the year

What percentage of food insecurity was estimated in Mississippi in 2011?

19% Signup and view all the answers

During which historical period did organized efforts to feed the hungry begin in the United States?

Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

What were the main menu items at the soup kitchens and breadlines set up during the Great Depression?

'Soup and bread' Signup and view all the answers

What tactic does Amy use to differentiate her prices at the farmers' market?

Offering reduced prices for low-income customers Signup and view all the answers

How do the young farmers in Vermont described in the text approach growing their businesses?

By being optimistic and idealistic while serving neighbors Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the start of a second farmers' market at a low-income senior housing project?

Lessons learned from running the initial market Signup and view all the answers

How did the market managers help customers unfamiliar with certain produce?

By providing identification and recipes for unusual produce Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did POS implement to educate customers about meal preparation with fresh food products?

Handing out recipe booklets and offering farm visits Signup and view all the answers

What was the key lesson learned that led to changes in the program according to the text?

Customers needed help with product identification and cooking Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when analyzing the cost of local food compared to 'regular' food?

Lumping together different types of food Signup and view all the answers

In terms of potato production, why do Idaho potatoes generally cost less than locally grown potatoes in other states?

Idaho farmers have a comparative advantage in potato farming Signup and view all the answers

Why do local apples from Washington State have a comparative advantage over apple-challenged locations?

Higher production costs in apple-challenged locations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why Idaho potatoes generally cost less than locally grown potatoes in other states?

Comparative advantage in potato production Signup and view all the answers

Why might local food from certain regions be more expensive than locally grown food?

Increased labor costs in certain regions Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic can give local producers an advantage over regions with less ideal growing conditions?

Comparative advantage in crop or animal production Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of consuming local food, as mentioned in the text?

Improved people's diets Signup and view all the answers

Why has local food been accused of being elitist according to the text?

It lacks price supports like those for large-scale commodities Signup and view all the answers

What relationship has recent research found between local food sales and obesity rates?

Lower obesity rates are associated with direct sales of local foods Signup and view all the answers

Why might consuming local food be considered a bargain for society, even if it costs more?

Potential reduction in health care costs and longer productive lives Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing factor between pricing structures for local vegetables and large-scale agricultural commodities?

Presence of price supports for large-scale commodities Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential impact of increasing access to and consumption of local foods, as mentioned in the text?

Improved child nutrition through farm-to-school programs Signup and view all the answers

What is driving the growth of local food systems?

Retail sales from farm to customer Signup and view all the answers

Which sector has shown the most noticeable increase in purchasing locally produced foods?

Schools Signup and view all the answers

Why is fresh produce considered the core of local food system growth?

Because it makes up a large portion of all direct market food sales Signup and view all the answers

Which type of farms represent about 6 percent of all U.S. farms?

Vegetable, fruit, and nut farms Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following institutions is there less available data regarding local food purchasing?

Supermarkets Signup and view all the answers

Where are local foods increasingly available 'one step removed' from the farmer?

General stores Signup and view all the answers