Deck 13: Food Equity,Sustainability,and Quality: The Challenge of Good Food

Question 1

Which of the following individuals would NOT be eligible to receive the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,Infants,and Children (WIC)benefits?

A) Bonita, a three-month-old infant
B) Juan, a two-year-old child
C) Mary, a 32-year-old pregnant woman
D) James, a seven-year-old child

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The average life expectancy of the poorest Americans is

A) the same as the average life expectancy of the wealthiest Americans.
B) below the average life expectancy of Namibians.
C) 10 to 15 years shorter than the average life expectancy of the wealthiest Americans.
D) now over 78 years.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following agricultural practices helps to maintain food diversity?

A) planting high-yield varieties of grain
B) increased use of genetically modified crops
C) replacing food crops with cash crops
D) planting traditional local species of edible plants

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of purchasing Fair Trade Certified products from developing nations?

A) reduction in child labor
B) spread of sustainable agricultural practices
C) expansion of the green revolution
D) financial assistance to women setting up small businesses

Question 5

Which of the following families is LEAST likely to suffer from food insecurity in the United States?

A) two-parent family with two school-age children in a city in the northeastern U.S.
B) single Hispanic father of two preschoolers
C) single African American mother of a high-school student
D) elderly couple with fixed income at 150% of the U.S. poverty threshold

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a goal of sustainable agriculture?

A) increase crop yields
B) improve global transportation networks to ship foods
C) boost food security
D) minimize adverse environmental impacts

Question 7

What is the term for a situation in which people have unreliable access to sufficient nourishing food?

A) food poverty
B) food anxiety
C) food shortage
D) food insecurity

Question 8

The goals of the recent "food movement" include

A) developing high-yield varieties of grains and new fertilizers and pesticides.
B) subsidizing grain crops and increasing centralization of food production.
C) protecting the environment and reducing food supply monopolies.
D) producing more genetically modified crops and providing financial incentives for corporate farmers.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit associated with organic meat production?

A) decrease in biodiversity
B) decreased use of antibiotics and synthetic hormones
C) recycling of animal wastes for fertilizers and fuel
D) humane treatment of animals

Question 10

One of the main goals of the fair trade movement is to

A) improve global transportation networks.
B) improve the rights and working conditions of farm workers.
C) eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers in the global food economy.
D) work with all nations to develop free-trade zones.

Question 11

Purchasing organic foods helps protect the environment by encouraging a reduction in

A) inefficient small family farms.
B) the use of toxic and persistent pesticides.
C) prices for staple foods.
D) biodiversity.

Question 12

The program in which a farmer sells a certain number of regular "shares" of locally grown food to the public is known as

A) farmers markets.
B) community supported agriculture.
C) fair trade.
D) slow food.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of private sector support for "good" food?

A) philanthropic investments in food-waste recycling programs
B) the Healthy Corner Stores initiative
C) corporate partnership with local farmers
D) corporate increases in food retail and service workers' wages

Question 14

The post-World War II program to increase worldwide food production through industrial farming techniques is known as the

A) Industrial Revolution.
B) sustainable agriculture movement.
C) green revolution.
D) agricultural revolution.

Question 15

Which of the following agricultural practices controls soil erosion?

A) large-scale livestock production
B) irrigation
C) heavy tilling of row crops
D) crop rotation

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of school gardening programs?

A) teach children about nutrition and cooking
B) expose children to new fruits and vegetables
C) produce healthful foods for school cafeterias
D) decrease corporate investment in sustainable agriculture

Question 17

Which of the following actions an individual can take would be LEAST likely to promote "good" food?

A) advocating for increased farm subsidies for industrial farms
B) purchasing fruits and vegetables at a local farmers market
C) advocating for an on-campus food bank
D) joining a community garden

Question 18

What is the primary cause of global undernutrition?

A) global food shortages
B) failure of the green revolution to diversify crops
C) unequal distribution of food due to poverty
D) inadequate transportation networks

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of consuming local food?

A) enhanced micronutrient content of produce
B) reduced energy use for food transportation
C) reduced greenhouse gas emissions from transportation
D) increased availability of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round

Question 20

Choosing organic,locally grown,or less-processed foods at your grocery store

A) discourages the proliferation of small family farms.
B) supports the production and sale of such foods.
C) discourages the profitability of such foods.
D) supports fair trade.

Question 21

The U.S.food industry attempts to influence our diet in all of the following ways EXCEPT

A) by donating money to congressional candidates' election campaigns.
B) by attempting to influence the contents of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
C) by lobbying FDA officials to require labeling of GMO foods.
D) by spending billions of dollars annually in advertising.

Question 22

A majority of contingent farm workers

A) have healthcare insurance.
B) have paid sick leave.
C) are younger than 12 years of age.
D) are not entitled to breaks for rest or meals mandated by law for other U.S. workers.

Question 23

A severe food shortage affecting a large percentage of a population within a given area at a particular time is known as a

A) food/population imbalance.
B) famine.
C) natural disaster.
D) nutrition paradox.

Question 24

In 2014,approximately what percentage of U.S.households experienced food insecurity?

A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 9%
D) 14.%

Question 25

Which of the following is a simple food strategy you can follow to help preserve natural resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

A) carbohydrate loading
B) high-protein diet
C) fish Fridays
D) meatless Mondays

Question 26

Revisions in the 1960s to the federal Agricultural Adjustment Act encouraged the production of

A) a wider variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains.
B) single crops on a massive scale.
C) genetically modified crops.
D) organic crops.

Question 27

Which of the following is the strategy MOST likely to improve an area's food/population ratio?

A) decrease the import of foods into the area
B) increase the birthrates
C) encourage the cultivation of cash crops
D) improve the education of girls and women

Question 28

As compared to agricultural variety,monoculture farming

A) requires a lighter application of pesticides.
B) requires a heavier application of fertilizers.
C) decreases a region's vulnerability to food shortages during heat waves, droughts, and floods.
D) is better able to provide a range of nutrients, phytochemicals, and types of dietary fiber.

Question 29

Which of the following populations is MOST likely to experience hunger as a result of culturally based patterns of food distribution?

A) men
B) boys
C) girls
D) tribal officials

Question 30

Hunger is most prevalent in

A) sub-Saharan Africa.
B) China.
C) the Middle East.
D) Southeast Asia.

Question 31

Worldwide,about how many people experience hunger?

A) nearly 80 million
B) about 395 million
C) about 795 million
D) about 1 billion

Question 32

Developing nations currently produce about how many kcal of food per person per day?

A) 600 kcal
B) 1600 kcal
C) 2600 kcal
D) 3600 kcal

Question 33

The U.S.food industry

A) produces about 25% more Calories per capita per year than Americans require.
B) spends nearly $1 billion a year to advertise its products.
C) spends twice as much money to advertise fast food than it spends to advertise fruits and vegetables.
D) must encourage Americans to overeat if it is to remain profitable.

Question 34

A geographic region in which resources are insufficient to support the number of people living there is called

A) famished.
B) overpopulated.
C) transitioning.
D) malnourished.

Question 35

A primary way that HIV infection contributes to global hunger is

A) by causing the disability or death of young adults who are the primary wage earners in a family.
B) by causing the disability or death of infants and young children who are the family's future wage earners.
C) by disqualifying families affected by AIDS from local food distribution programs.
D) by forcing older adults to return to the workforce.

Question 36

The intense rainfall and fatal flooding experienced in Louisiana during August of 2016 is an example of

A) global warming.
B) climate change.
C) a precipitation extreme that may or may not be due to climate change.
D) inadequate municipal planning.

Question 37

Currently,the world's population is

A) about 970 million.
B) about 7 billion.
C) about 9.7 billion.
D) about 70 billion.

Question 38

Paved roads,a reliable supply of electricity,and methods of water management are examples of

A) governmental resources.
B) infrastructure.
C) agricultural techniques.
D) natural resources.

Question 39

The increase in temperature that has occurred near the earth's surface over the past century is known as

A) thermal instability.
B) global thermogenesis.
C) global warming.
D) climate change.

Question 40

Which of the following statements about American food retail and service workers is TRUE?

A) A majority of full-time food retail and service workers receive government assistance.
B) Because they typically do not have paid sick leave, they may be more likely to show up to work when they are ill with an infectious disease.
C) The federal minimum wage for food retail and service workers is $8.96 an hour.
D) With parental permission, children as young as 12 can work in food retail and service after school and on weekends.

Question 41

Fair Trade Certified coffee,tea,and cocoa is produced by adult workers earning a living wage.

Question 42

Since 2007,the number of small farms in the United States has declined dramatically.

Question 43

The average annual income for a contingent U.S.farm worker is

A) less than $10,000.
B) $10,000 to $12,500.
C) $14,000 to $16,500.
D) $18,000 to $20,500.

Question 44

Since the 1960s,high-yield varieties of rice,corn,and wheat have kept millions of people from starving.

Question 45

Dan earns $9.14 an hour as a cashier at a large grocery-store chain.He is 24 years old,single,and has no dependents.Which of the following is TRUE about Dan?

A) He is living below the U.S. poverty threshold.
B) He is eligible for the USDA's Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
C) He is eligible for the USDA's Summer Food Service Program.
D) He is at increased risk for food insecurity.

Question 46

Which of the following statements about farming in the U.S.is TRUE?

A) In community supported agriculture, an entire neighborhood or town purchases and cultivates farmland.
B) Over the past decade, the number of small farms (1 to 9 acres) in the U.S. has been stable or increased.
C) Slow food is defined as locally grown food sustainably produced.
D) All farmers' markets in the U.S. are required by law to accept SNAP benefits for payment.

Question 47

"Good" food is nutrient-dense food that is equitably and sustainably produced,distributed,and sold.

Question 48

According to a recent survey,what percentage of community college students had gone hungry in the past 30 days because of lack of money?

A) 2%
B) 8%
C) 16%
D) 22%

Question 49

Certified organic farms must avoid the use of synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides.

Question 50

Sustainable agriculture promotes local,site-specific farming methods.

Question 51

Cassandra works as a waitress at a diner.She typically brings home about $45/week in tips.In many states,her employer is allowed to pay her

A) no hourly wage.
B) just $2.13 an hour.
C) 50% of the state minimum wage.
D) 20% less than the federal minimum wage.

Question 52

To reduce the global emission of greenhouse gases,which of the following would be the MOST effective and practical lifestyle change for most Americans?

A) Drive an electric vehicle.
B) Carry your groceries in a reusable canvas bag.
C) Opt for polystyrene (Styrofoam) food containers instead of clear plastic.
D) Decrease your consumption of beef.

Question 53

In the United States,food insecurity is caused by the lack of enough food produced to feed all the people who live in poverty.

Question 54

The green revolution has enhanced water and soil quality.

Question 55

One of the most effective ways to improve the nourishment of children worldwide is to

A) encourage breastfeeding.
B) provide generous subsidies for infant formula.
C) mandate the fortification of infant formula with iron and zinc.
D) encourage mothers to wean their infants on or shortly after their first birthday.

Question 56

Which of the following federal programs focuses on increasing inner-city residents' access to nourishing food?

A) the CDC's Healthy Corner Stores initiative
B) the USDA's National School Lunch Program
C) the USDA's Commodity Supplemental Food Program
D) the USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Question 57

While shopping,Jenna decided to purchase a bag of coffee bearing the Fair Trade Certified logo.What does this mean?

A) No child labor was used in growing or harvesting this coffee.
B) Profits from the sale of this coffee will be redistributed equitably to the workers who produced it.
C) The coffee was produced by a business that has been certified as paying workers a living wage and providing humane working conditions and is supported in using sustainable methods of production.
D) The coffee was produced without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and farm workers were humanely treated and paid the equivalent of the U.S. minimum wage.

Question 58

The International Micronutrient Initiative works primarily to

A) vaccinate children against certain infectious diseases.
B) deliver mosquito nets to families in malaria-prone regions.
C) promote children's intake of vitamin A, folic acid, iron, zinc, and iodine.
D) provide emergency food assistance during famines and other acute food shortages.

Question 59

The primary goal of sustainable agriculture is attaining a surplus of food crops.

Question 60

There is very little an individual can do to promote "good" food.

Question 61

The content of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was influenced by lobbyists for the U.S.food industry.

Question 62

Overpopulation is the major cause of undernutrition worldwide.

Question 63

The United Nations has played an insignificant role in global initiatives to increase food security.

Question 64

Global warming is the primary driver of climate change.

Question 65

In 2014,nearly 12.5 million Americans experienced very low food security.

Question 66

Urban agriculture is on the decline.

Question 67

Methane released by animals in confined animal feeding operations contributes to global warming.

Question 68

The United Nations Millennium Development Goal to reduce by half the proportion of the world's population suffering from hunger was fully met.

Question 69

Federal subsidies paid to farmers to grow corn,soybeans,wheat,and rice have increased food diversity in the United States.

Question 70

Although your local apple orchard grows nine different varieties of apples that come into season from late August through early November,it grows only apples and is therefore an example of a monoculture.

Question 71

The world produces enough food to meet everyone's needs.

Question 72

Federal funds subsidize the production of the apples at your local orchard.

Question 73

You participate in the food movement each time you choose a meatless meal or purchase organic,locally grown,or fair trade foods.

Question 74

A majority of America's contingent farm workers live below the U.S.poverty threshold.

Question 75

About 1 in every 100 children in the United States experiences hunger.

Question 76

In the United States,it is legal for a 16-year-old to quit school and work full-time picking crops on a farm.

Question 77

A waitress or waiter who works a 40-hour week might legally earn less than $400 in an entire month (160 hours).

Question 78

In the U.S.,the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP,commonly called "food stamps")ensures that everyone has enough to eat.

Question 79

No country in the Western Hemisphere experiences a prevalence of hunger greater than 10%.

Question 80

Converting grain Calories to beef Calories is an efficient way to feed a greater number of people.