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What is the estimated number of people who are chronically undernourished worldwide?
What is the estimated number of people who are chronically undernourished worldwide?
- 1.5 billion
- 500 million
- 800 million (correct)
- 1 billion
Which of the following is NOT a major contributor to chronic undernutrition?
Which of the following is NOT a major contributor to chronic undernutrition?
- Overconsumption of calories (correct)
- Civil unrest
- Poverty
- Lack of access to nutritious food
What is a consequence of consuming unclean water?
What is a consequence of consuming unclean water?
- Obesity
- Malnutrition
- Heart disease
- Diarrhea and serious infectious diseases (correct)
Which region is most affected by the AIDS epidemic, leading to poverty and chronic undernutrition?
Which region is most affected by the AIDS epidemic, leading to poverty and chronic undernutrition?
What is the estimated number of deaths per year due to consuming unclean water?
What is the estimated number of deaths per year due to consuming unclean water?
What is the term for a condition that occurs when a person’s long-term energy and nutrient intakes are insufficient to meet his or her needs?
What is the term for a condition that occurs when a person’s long-term energy and nutrient intakes are insufficient to meet his or her needs?
Which of the following is a consequence of chronic undernutrition?
Which of the following is a consequence of chronic undernutrition?
What percentage of the world’s population is chronically undernourished?
What percentage of the world’s population is chronically undernourished?
What is the primary function of vitamin A in the body?
What is the primary function of vitamin A in the body?
What is a common consequence of vitamin A deficiency in developing countries?
What is a common consequence of vitamin A deficiency in developing countries?
Why are undernourished children more susceptible to measles?
Why are undernourished children more susceptible to measles?
What percentage of the US population was living at or below the poverty guideline in 2019?
What percentage of the US population was living at or below the poverty guideline in 2019?
What percentage of US households experienced food insecurity in 2019?
What percentage of US households experienced food insecurity in 2019?
Which group of Americans may experience food insecurity due to fixed incomes?
Which group of Americans may experience food insecurity due to fixed incomes?
What is the primary purpose of food pantries and 'soup kitchens'?
What is the primary purpose of food pantries and 'soup kitchens'?
What percentage of deaths of children under 5 years of age is contributed by undernutrition?
What percentage of deaths of children under 5 years of age is contributed by undernutrition?
What is a common health problem faced by low-birth-weight (LBW) newborns?
What is a common health problem faced by low-birth-weight (LBW) newborns?
What is the name of the federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families?
What is the name of the federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families?
What type of food does the Commodity Distribution Program provide to eligible individuals?
What type of food does the Commodity Distribution Program provide to eligible individuals?
Why is breast milk considered the best food for infants?
Why is breast milk considered the best food for infants?
What is the website that provides information on federal food assistance programs?
What is the website that provides information on federal food assistance programs?
What is the recommended period of exclusive breastfeeding?
What is the recommended period of exclusive breastfeeding?
What is the estimated number of children under 5 years of age who die each year due to inadequate breastfeeding?
What is the estimated number of children under 5 years of age who die each year due to inadequate breastfeeding?
What is the effect of undernutrition on the physical growth of preschool children?
What is the effect of undernutrition on the physical growth of preschool children?
What is the effect of undernutrition on the intellectual development of preschool children?
What is the effect of undernutrition on the intellectual development of preschool children?
What is the estimated number of children under 5 years of age who were stunted in 2018?
What is the estimated number of children under 5 years of age who were stunted in 2018?
What is the effect of maternal undernutrition on infant birth weight?
What is the effect of maternal undernutrition on infant birth weight?
Why do poor parents in developing countries often dilute infant formula with water?
Why do poor parents in developing countries often dilute infant formula with water?
Which program provides nutritious congregate and home-delivered meals to individuals aged 60 or older?
Which program provides nutritious congregate and home-delivered meals to individuals aged 60 or older?
What is the primary goal of the World Food Program (WFP) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)?
What is the primary goal of the World Food Program (WFP) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)?
What is the name of the energy- and nutrient-dense paste made from a mixture of peanuts, powdered milk, oil, sugar, vitamins, and minerals?
What is the name of the energy- and nutrient-dense paste made from a mixture of peanuts, powdered milk, oil, sugar, vitamins, and minerals?
What is the main application of biotechnology in agriculture?
What is the main application of biotechnology in agriculture?
What is the name of the bioengineered form of Atlantic salmon approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
What is the name of the bioengineered form of Atlantic salmon approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
What is the purpose of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law?
What is the purpose of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law?
Which program provides checks or vouchers to purchase nutritious foods for low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, new mothers, and children under 5 years of age?
Which program provides checks or vouchers to purchase nutritious foods for low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, new mothers, and children under 5 years of age?
What is the purpose of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations?
What is the purpose of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations?
What is the benefit of bioengineering crops?
What is the benefit of bioengineering crops?
What is the primary goal of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in relation to food?
What is the primary goal of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in relation to food?
What is the term commonly referred to a bioengineered food?
What is the term commonly referred to a bioengineered food?
By what year must food manufacturers use an approved method to identify a BE food?
By what year must food manufacturers use an approved method to identify a BE food?
What is the primary concern related to conventional farming methods?
What is the primary concern related to conventional farming methods?
What percentage of the Earth’s land is used for food production?
What percentage of the Earth’s land is used for food production?
What is a goal of sustainable agriculture?
What is a goal of sustainable agriculture?
What is a benefit of biotechnological advances in agriculture?
What is a benefit of biotechnological advances in agriculture?
What is a recommended method to reduce the number of undernourished people in the world?
What is a recommended method to reduce the number of undernourished people in the world?
What is a challenge facing farmers and ranchers who want to switch to sustainable agricultural methods?
What is a challenge facing farmers and ranchers who want to switch to sustainable agricultural methods?
What is a consequence of irrigation systems in conventional farming?
What is a consequence of irrigation systems in conventional farming?
What is the purpose of the approved label icon for BE foods?
What is the purpose of the approved label icon for BE foods?
What is one of the benefits of raising grass-fed beef?
What is one of the benefits of raising grass-fed beef?
What is a way to reduce food waste?
What is a way to reduce food waste?
What is an efficient way to use natural resources and pesticides?
What is an efficient way to use natural resources and pesticides?
What can governments do to support programs that reduce hunger?
What can governments do to support programs that reduce hunger?
Why do impoverished parents in poor countries often have many children?
Why do impoverished parents in poor countries often have many children?
What is a long-term way to slow population growth?
What is a long-term way to slow population growth?
What is a consequence of reducing food waste?
What is a consequence of reducing food waste?
What is a benefit of using natural resources efficiently?
What is a benefit of using natural resources efficiently?
What are some of the major factors that contribute to chronic undernutrition in certain regions of Africa, South America, and Asia?
What are some of the major factors that contribute to chronic undernutrition in certain regions of Africa, South America, and Asia?
How can contaminated drinking water affect the health of individuals in undernourished populations?
How can contaminated drinking water affect the health of individuals in undernourished populations?
What are some potential long-term effects of undernutrition during infancy and childhood?
What are some potential long-term effects of undernutrition during infancy and childhood?
What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?
What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?
What is biotechnology in food production, and what is its main application?
What is biotechnology in food production, and what is its main application?
What are some of the major federal food assistance programs in the United States, and who do they serve?
What are some of the major federal food assistance programs in the United States, and who do they serve?
How can undernutrition during pregnancy affect the health of the mother and her newborn offspring?
How can undernutrition during pregnancy affect the health of the mother and her newborn offspring?
What is a major concern related to conventional farming methods, and how can sustainable agriculture address this concern?
What is a major concern related to conventional farming methods, and how can sustainable agriculture address this concern?
What is the primary function of vitamin A in the body?
What is the primary function of vitamin A in the body?
What is the primary purpose of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program?
What is the primary purpose of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program?
What is the main goal of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in relation to food?
What is the main goal of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in relation to food?
What is the consequence of vitamin A deficiency in developing countries?
What is the consequence of vitamin A deficiency in developing countries?
What is the benefit of bioengineering crops?
What is the benefit of bioengineering crops?
Why are undernourished children more susceptible to measles?
Why are undernourished children more susceptible to measles?
What is the purpose of food pantries and 'soup kitchens'?
What is the purpose of food pantries and 'soup kitchens'?
What is the purpose of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations?
What is the purpose of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations?
What is the name of the energy- and nutrient-dense paste made from a mixture of peanuts, powdered milk, oil, sugar, vitamins, and minerals?
What is the name of the energy- and nutrient-dense paste made from a mixture of peanuts, powdered milk, oil, sugar, vitamins, and minerals?
What is the name of the federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families?
What is the name of the federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families?
What is the benefit of federal food assistance programs?
What is the benefit of federal food assistance programs?
What is the main application of biotechnology in agriculture?
What is the main application of biotechnology in agriculture?
What is the common challenge faced by older adult Americans living on fixed incomes?
What is the common challenge faced by older adult Americans living on fixed incomes?
What is the primary goal of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law?
What is the primary goal of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law?
What is the name of the bioengineered form of Atlantic salmon approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
What is the name of the bioengineered form of Atlantic salmon approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
What is the estimated percentage of American households that experienced food insecurity in 2019?
What is the estimated percentage of American households that experienced food insecurity in 2019?
What is the primary purpose of the Commodity Distribution Program?
What is the primary purpose of the Commodity Distribution Program?
What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Program?
What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Program?
What is the effect of undernutrition during periods of rapid growth, such as pregnancy, infancy, and childhood?
What is the effect of undernutrition during periods of rapid growth, such as pregnancy, infancy, and childhood?
What is the benefit of bioengineered animals in agriculture?
What is the benefit of bioengineered animals in agriculture?
What is the website that provides information on federal food assistance programs?
What is the website that provides information on federal food assistance programs?
Why are undernourished mothers more likely to experience difficult labor and have low-birth-weight newborns?
Why are undernourished mothers more likely to experience difficult labor and have low-birth-weight newborns?
Why is breast milk considered the best food for infants?
Why is breast milk considered the best food for infants?
What is the consequence of adding excessive amounts of water to infant formula in developing countries?
What is the consequence of adding excessive amounts of water to infant formula in developing countries?
What is the effect of undernutrition on the physical growth and development of preschool children?
What is the effect of undernutrition on the physical growth and development of preschool children?
Why are chronically undernourished preschool children more susceptible to impaired intellectual development?
Why are chronically undernourished preschool children more susceptible to impaired intellectual development?
What is the recommended period of exclusive breastfeeding?
What is the recommended period of exclusive breastfeeding?
What is the effect of maternal undernutrition on the health of newborns?
What is the effect of maternal undernutrition on the health of newborns?
Why is access to clean water important for reducing the risk of undernutrition?
Why is access to clean water important for reducing the risk of undernutrition?
What is the estimated number of children who die each year due to inadequate breastfeeding?
What is the estimated number of children who die each year due to inadequate breastfeeding?
What is the main difference between bioengineered foods (BE foods) and conventional foods?
What is the main difference between bioengineered foods (BE foods) and conventional foods?
What is the purpose of the approved label icon for BE foods?
What is the purpose of the approved label icon for BE foods?
What is the challenge facing farmers and ranchers who want to switch to sustainable agricultural methods?
What is the challenge facing farmers and ranchers who want to switch to sustainable agricultural methods?
What is a consequence of irrigation systems in conventional farming?
What is a consequence of irrigation systems in conventional farming?
What is a goal of sustainable agriculture?
What is a goal of sustainable agriculture?
What is a benefit of biotechnological advances in agriculture?
What is a benefit of biotechnological advances in agriculture?
What percentage of the Earth's land is used for food production?
What percentage of the Earth's land is used for food production?
What is one of the recommended methods to reduce the number of undernourished people in the world?
What is one of the recommended methods to reduce the number of undernourished people in the world?
What is a benefit of using drip irrigation systems in agriculture?
What is a benefit of using drip irrigation systems in agriculture?
What is the primary concern related to conventional farming methods?
What is the primary concern related to conventional farming methods?
By what year must food manufacturers use an approved method to identify a BE food?
By what year must food manufacturers use an approved method to identify a BE food?
How can impoverished parents in underdeveloped nations reduce their population growth?
How can impoverished parents in underdeveloped nations reduce their population growth?
What is a way to reduce food waste, according to the provided text?
What is a way to reduce food waste, according to the provided text?
Why is raising grass-fed beef beneficial for human food consumption?
Why is raising grass-fed beef beneficial for human food consumption?
What is a long-term solution to preserving the Earth's resources for future generations?
What is a long-term solution to preserving the Earth's resources for future generations?
What can governments do to support nutrition in underdeveloped nations?
What can governments do to support nutrition in underdeveloped nations?
What is a benefit of providing food aid to impoverished people in the short run?
What is a benefit of providing food aid to impoverished people in the short run?
What is a way to improve food production and distribution in underdeveloped nations?
What is a way to improve food production and distribution in underdeveloped nations?
Study Notes
Undernutrition: A Worldwide Concern
- 800 million people (approximately 11% of the global population) are chronically undernourished
- Undernutrition occurs when long-term energy and nutrient intakes are insufficient to meet an individual's needs
- Factors contributing to undernutrition include:
- Poverty
- Civil unrest
- Wars
- Lack of access to nutritious food
- Unfavorable weather conditions
- Crop failures
- Lack of clean cooking and drinking water
- An estimated 485,000 people die each year from diarrheal diseases due to consuming unclean water
Undernutrition During Periods of Growth
- Undernutrition during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood can have devastating long-term effects
- In 2018, an estimated 149 million children under 5 years old were stunted, and 49 million were severely underweight (wasted)
- Undernutrition contributes to 45% of deaths of children under 5 years old
- Maternal undernutrition can result in:
- Difficult labor
- Excessive bleeding after delivery
- Premature births
- Low-birth-weight newborns
- Increased risk of mortality in newborns
Undernutrition in the United States
- Undernutrition also occurs in developed countries like the United States
- People with low incomes have a higher risk of malnutrition
- Food insecurity affects 10.5% of households in the United States
- Federal food assistance programs, such as SNAP, WIC, and Child Nutrition Programs, can help protect American children from hunger and undernutrition
Federal Food Assistance Programs in the United States
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): provides electronic benefits for food purchases to low-income individuals and families
- Commodity Distribution Program: distributes surplus foods to certain low-income groups, including pregnant women, preschool-age children, and the elderly
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: provides checks or vouchers for nutritious foods, nutrition education, and support for breastfeeding mothers
- Child Nutrition Programs: provides subsidies for schools and child-care facilities to provide free or reduced-price meals and snacks
Biotechnology in Food Production
- Biotechnology involves the use of living things to manufacture new products
- Bioengineered crops have beneficial characteristics, such as disease resistance, improved flavor, and enhanced nutrition
- Bioengineered animals, like AquAdvantage Salmon, can grow faster and more efficiently
- The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law requires a national standard for identifying bioengineered foods
Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable agriculture involves farming methods that meet food demands without depleting natural resources or harming the environment
- Conventional farming methods contribute to:
- Water pollution
- Soil erosion
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Deforestation
- Solutions include:
- Improving crop yields on existing farms
- Using nonchemical pest management methods
- Eating less meat
- Reducing food waste
- Using natural resources and pesticides more efficiently
Undernutrition: A Worldwide Concern
- 800 million people (approximately 11% of the global population) are chronically undernourished
- Undernutrition occurs when long-term energy and nutrient intakes are insufficient to meet an individual's needs
- Factors contributing to undernutrition include:
- Poverty
- Civil unrest
- Wars
- Lack of access to nutritious food
- Unfavorable weather conditions
- Crop failures
- Lack of clean cooking and drinking water
- An estimated 485,000 people die each year from diarrheal diseases due to consuming unclean water
Undernutrition During Periods of Growth
- Undernutrition during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood can have devastating long-term effects
- In 2018, an estimated 149 million children under 5 years old were stunted, and 49 million were severely underweight (wasted)
- Undernutrition contributes to 45% of deaths of children under 5 years old
- Maternal undernutrition can result in:
- Difficult labor
- Excessive bleeding after delivery
- Premature births
- Low-birth-weight newborns
- Increased risk of mortality in newborns
Undernutrition in the United States
- Undernutrition also occurs in developed countries like the United States
- People with low incomes have a higher risk of malnutrition
- Food insecurity affects 10.5% of households in the United States
- Federal food assistance programs, such as SNAP, WIC, and Child Nutrition Programs, can help protect American children from hunger and undernutrition
Federal Food Assistance Programs in the United States
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): provides electronic benefits for food purchases to low-income individuals and families
- Commodity Distribution Program: distributes surplus foods to certain low-income groups, including pregnant women, preschool-age children, and the elderly
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: provides checks or vouchers for nutritious foods, nutrition education, and support for breastfeeding mothers
- Child Nutrition Programs: provides subsidies for schools and child-care facilities to provide free or reduced-price meals and snacks
Biotechnology in Food Production
- Biotechnology involves the use of living things to manufacture new products
- Bioengineered crops have beneficial characteristics, such as disease resistance, improved flavor, and enhanced nutrition
- Bioengineered animals, like AquAdvantage Salmon, can grow faster and more efficiently
- The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law requires a national standard for identifying bioengineered foods
Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable agriculture involves farming methods that meet food demands without depleting natural resources or harming the environment
- Conventional farming methods contribute to:
- Water pollution
- Soil erosion
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Deforestation
- Solutions include:
- Improving crop yields on existing farms
- Using nonchemical pest management methods
- Eating less meat
- Reducing food waste
- Using natural resources and pesticides more efficiently
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This quiz explores the issue of undernutrition, its causes, and effects on individuals and the global population. Factors contributing to undernutrition, its prevalence, and consequences are discussed.
