Deck 16: Undernutrition Throughout the World

Question 1

There are an estimated ________ chronically undernourished people in the world.

A) 14 million
B) 1 billion
C) 3 billion
D) 6 billion

Answer 1

According to the "United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)" the term "under nutrition" is defined as a deteriorating health that consequences from a venerable dietary intake, which is not adequate to meet the daily nutritional needs of an individual.
The primary causes of under nutrition are Food insecurity and large population, etc. There is an estimated 1 billion chronically undernourished people in the world. The attached picture below shows under nutrition people in million and by region:
Thus, the correct option is (b) 1 billion.
Since, the 1 billion is the correct figure, the option (a) 14 billion; option (c) 3 billion and option (d) 6 billion are incorrect.

Question 2

Genetically modified soybeans make up ____ % of the soybeans grown in the United States.

A) 50
B) 75
C) 80
D) 90

Answer 2

The genetic engineering is a biotechnological approach introduced into agriculture to fortify the plants with certain nutrients such as beta carotene, vitamin B, vitamin E and C.
Some crops such as corn and soy beans and papaya and sugar beans are genetically engineered by introducing a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis to make them insect or pest resistance.
In United States, 90% of corn and 93% of soy beans are genetically modified. Other crops that are genetically modified include cotton, canola, and squash etc.
Therefore, the options (a), (b) and (c) are incorrect
The genetically modified (GMO) crops are produced with genes introduced to make them insect or pest resistant. The production of GMO crops had reduced the use of pesticides and insecticides to large extent. In United States, 90% of soy beans are produced as GMO crops.
Therefore, the correct option is

Question 3

How have war and declines in natural resources contributed to undernutrition in developing countries?

Answer 3

The problem of under nutrition has been intensifying due to social, economic and political changes. The most probable causes of under nutrition are Poverty, War and civil / political unrest, Rapid exhaustion of natural resources and tremendous disparity in the food and population ratio, etc.
In developing countries, rapid depletion of natural resources, like water, farmland, fish, etc and war and civil / political unrest are one of the major contributors of under nutrition.
If any of these two factors happen in a developing country, it should spend huge amount of budget to accomplish and thrive. However, at the same time country will be decline economically and cannot spend money for the food and health needs of people. It leads to under nutrition and food insecurity.

Question 4

Describe the difference between malnutrition and undernutrition.

Question 5

Name three nutrients often lacking in the diets of undernourished people. What effects can be expected with each deficiency?

Question 6

What effects have overpopulation and increased unbanization had on nutrition and disease risk?

Question 7

The number one killer of children in developing countries is

A) xerophthalmia.
B) iron deficiency anemia.
C) iodide deficiency.
D) diarrhea.

Question 8

FDA requires the statement "contains genetically modified ingredients" on the label of all foods containing genetically modified ingredients.

A) True
B) False

Question 9

How many people globally are currently infected with HIV?

Question 10

Describe in a short paragraph any evidence of undernutrition that you saw while you were growing up, such as on television. What are/were the likely roots of these problems?

Question 11

Describe how sustainable agriculture and biotechnology can improve food availability worldwide.

Question 12

How is HIV transmitted?

Question 13

The human organism is particularly susceptible to the effects of undernutrition during

A) pregnancy.
B) infancy.
C) childhood.
D) All of the above.

Question 14

What are the characteristics of hunger?

Question 15

What have been the trends in terms of numbers of new cases of HIV infection since 2001?

Question 16

What do you believe are the major factors contributing to undernutrition in wealthy nations, such as the United States? What are some solutions to this problem?

Question 17

What is the definition of food security?

Question 18

Why is development tailored to local conditions important in combating world hunger?

Question 19

A barrier to solving undernutrition in the developing world is NOT

A) external debt.
B) poor infrastructure.
C) a lack of manpower.
D) expanding population.

Question 20

Define the term nutrition security.

Question 21

What is the definition of sustainable agriculture?

Question 22

What three points would you make to a group of seventh grade girls concerning the economic perils of teen pregnancy and parenting?

Question 23

What are the results of chronic hunger?

Question 24

What are three traits for which biotechnology is used to enhance crops?

Question 25

Many of the child deaths each year in developing countries could be prevented if

A) technology were improved.
B) doctors were more specialized.
C) mothers would learn more about nutrition.
D) sanitation and hygiene were improved.

Question 26

What is the primary cause of undernutrition?

Question 27

What federal programs are available to address the problem of under nutrition in the United States?

Question 28

At which stages of the life cycle is undernutrition especially damaging?

Question 29

The food stamp program, recently renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, allows

A) low-income families to buy surplus food at government stores with government-issued electronic benefit transfer cards.
B) low-income people to purchase food, cleaning supplies, alcoholic beverages, and anything else sold in supermarkets with electronic benefit transfer cards.
C) low-income people to turn in government-issued electronic benefit transfer cards for cash to buy food.
D) low-income people to purchase food and seeds with government-issued electronic benefit transfer cards.

Question 30

What are the effects of chronic undernutrition?

Question 31

Outline how war and civil unrest in developing countries have worsened problems of chronic hunger over the past few years.

Question 32

What are the primary food assistance programs established in the United States during the 1960s?

Question 33

A long-term solution to world hunger is

A) the green revolution.
B) cash crops.
C) jobs and self-sufficiency.
D) government and private aid.

Question 34

What factors influence the presence of poverty, homelessness, and undernutrition?

Question 35

How important is population control in addressing the problem of world hunger now and in the future? Support your answer with three main points.

Question 36

What programs have been launched recently to provide long-term solutions to hunger?

Question 37

Bt corn has been genetically modified to make

A) the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis.
B) a protein toxic to caterpillars that can destroy the corn plant.
C) a sugar that makes the corn sweeter.
D) a fat that makes corn oil healthier.

Question 38

Why does undernutrition continue despite adequate food resources?

Question 39

Why is solving the problem of undernutrition a key factor in the ability of developing countries to reach their full potential?

Question 40

What are some solutions to limiting population growth, especially in developing countries where birth rates are high?