Nutrition and Undernutrition

Chronic undernutrition is a condition where a person's long-term energy and nutrient intakes are insufficient to meet their needs, and it is estimated to affect around 800 million people worldwide.

Poverty, civil unrest, wars, and lack of access to nutritious food are major contributors to chronic undernutrition.

Consuming unclean water can lead to diarrhea and serious infectious diseases such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and polio.

<p>An estimated 485,000 people die every year due to consuming unclean water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Africa is particularly affected by the AIDS epidemic, leading to poverty and undernutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unfavorable weather conditions and crop failures can cause regional food shortages, leading to undernutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least 2 billion people use drinking water that may be contaminated with feces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chronic undernutrition can lead to underweight and hunger, making individuals more susceptible to infectious diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of clean cooking and drinking water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>45%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Premature babies and low-birth-weight newborns</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>41%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adding excessive amounts of water to infant formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed physical growth and development, blindness, impaired intellectual development, wasting, and premature death</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stunted</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least 820,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>49 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proper vision, growth, and immune system function</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>500,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because their immune systems do not function normally</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People who are unemployed, work in low-paying jobs, have excessive medical and housing expenses, or are homeless</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To feed food-insecure people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SNAP</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Commodity Distribution Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><a href="http://www.nutrition.gov/subject/food-assistance-programs">www.nutrition.gov/subject/food-assistance-programs</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, new mothers who are not breastfeeding, infants, and children under 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing hunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy- and nutrient-dense paste</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing crops with more beneficial characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance their nutritional qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foods made with AquAdvantage Salmon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-income children of school age and low-income adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide monthly food packages to low-income households on reservations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals aged 60 or older (no income guidelines)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raising grass-fed beef spares grains for human consumption, as grass is not eaten by people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 30% of food is wasted. Smaller portion sizes and better menu planning can reduce food waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irrigation systems like drip irrigation conserve water by applying water directly to a plant's base, reducing evaporation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Governments can support programs that encourage breastfeeding and fortify locally grown foods with essential vitamins and minerals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impoverished parents often have many children because they expect only a few to survive to adulthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing well-paying jobs, improving public education, and increasing access to healthcare services can slow population growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing food waste helps ensure that more people have access to nutritious food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A BE food contains genetic material that has been modified by certain scientific methods and is not found in nature or is not the result of conventional breeding techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ultimate goal is to preserve the Earth's resources for future generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify a BE food or a food that contains BE ingredients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The FDA regulates the safety of bioengineered foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conventional farming requires considerable amounts of water and pesticides that can harm the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To meet the demand for more food without depleting natural resources and harming the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By increasing food production or modifying the nutritional content of foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can free up more grains to feed people instead of cattle and other farm animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By using biotechnology to develop crops that supply higher yields, resist pests, or are tolerant of drought conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 40% of the Earth’s land (excluding Greenland and Antarctica) is used for food production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 30 pounds of grains are required to produce 1 pound of hamburger.</p> Signup and view all the answers