Question 1

Worldwide,one child dies of hunger-related causes every ________.
A) 2 seconds 
B) 10 seconds 
C) 30 seconds 
D) 2 minutes 
E) 10 minutes

Accepted Answer

One child dies of hunger-related causes every 10 seconds worldwide. This statistic highlights the severe issue of malnutrition and hunger affecting children globally.

Question 2

What is the primary cause for hunger in developed countries? 
A) Poverty 
B) High cost of food 
C) Excessive food waste 
D) Lack of nutrition education 
E) Limited food nearby to purchase

Accepted Answer

Poverty is the primary cause of hunger in developed countries, as it limits individuals' ability to afford sufficient and nutritious food, despite the overall availability of food resources.

Question 3

Olivia works two part-time jobs to support her three children.Her financial priorities are to pay the rent and provide healthy food and medical necessities for herself and the children.On the day before payday,when the food is running low,Olivia sometimes eats a small evening meal to leave more food for her children.Olivia is experiencing which of the following? 
A) High Food security 
B) Marginal food security 
C) Low food security 
D) Very low food security 
E) Food poverty

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which term is defined as the limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active live? 
A) Food insecurity 
B) Food insufficiency 
C) Dietary prevalence 
D) Dietary precariousness 
E) Food poverty

Accepted Answer

Food insecurity is defined as the limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life. Food insufficiency refers specifically to not having enough food, while dietary prevalence and precariousness are not accurate definitions for this term. Food poverty is a related term but not the exact definition of food insecurity.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of the relationship between poverty and hunger? 
A) Hunger and obesity may exist in the same household. 
B) The highest rates of obesity occur among the wealthiest. 
C) The provision of food to the poor increases obesity. 
D) Even people below the poverty line have enough money for food. 
E) The elderly population most readily accepts food assistance.

Accepted Answer

Poverty and hunger are closely related, but it is important to note that hunger does not always result in undernourishment or a lack of food. In fact, some households experiencing poverty may have access to an excess of cheap, unhealthy food options, leading to obesity and other health issues. This phenomenon is known as food insecurity, where individuals may have access to food, but not necessarily nutritious or healthy options. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Question 6

What is the largest federal food assistance program in the United States? 
A) WIC 
B) EAT 
C) School lunch, breakfast, and child-care programs for children 
D) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
E) Senior Meals on Wheels

Accepted Answer

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is the largest federal food assistance program in the United States, serving over 42 million people in 2020. WIC serves about 6.3 million people, while school lunch, breakfast, and child-care programs for children provide meals to over 29 million children. Senior Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to over 2.4 million older adults, but is not the largest federal food assistance program overall. Therefore, D is the correct answer.

Question 7

Jakob injured his back and now works odd jobs to support himself and his young son.Because money is so scarce,Jakob must purchase food for himself and his son each day using the money from that day's odd job.Many days Jakob goes without food so that his son can eat.Some days Jakob eats food from the dumpster of a nearby restaurant.Jakob is experiencing which of the following? 
A) High Food security 
B) Marginal food security 
C) Low food security 
D) Very low food security 
E) Food mismanagement

Accepted Answer

Jakob's situation of going without food and eating from a dumpster indicates that he and his child are experiencing very low food security. This means they often don't have access to enough food or have limited access to food that is inadequate in quantity or quality.

Question 8

At what annual income is the poverty line drawn for an individual living in the United States? 
A) $7170 
B) $11,770 
C) $17,100 
D) $21,700 
E) $27,710

Accepted Answer

The poverty line for an individual in the United States is drawn at $11,770 annually.

Question 9

What is the average monthly benefit for a recipient of SNAP,per person? 
A) $105 
B) $125 
C) $155 
D) $215 
E) $355

Accepted Answer

The average monthly benefit for a recipient of SNAP is $125 per person.

Question 10

Approximately how many people in the United States live in poverty? 
A) 2 million 
B) 4 million 
C) 24 million 
D) 42 million 
E) 124 million

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 42 million people in the United States lived in poverty in 2019, which is defined as having an income below the poverty threshold.

Question 11

Which of the following is the largest US national food recovery program? 
A) Feeding America 
B) Last Minute Market 
C) Think.Eat.Save 
D) Food Waste Reduction Alliance 
E) We CAN

Accepted Answer

Feeding America is the largest US national food recovery program, with a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs that serve over 46 million people each year. Last Minute Market is an Italian program, Think.Eat.Save is a global campaign, Food Waste Reduction Alliance is a collaboration between the food industry and NGO's, and We CAN is a program focused on canned food drives.

Question 12

What percentage of the people in the United States lives in poverty? 
A) 5% 
B) 7% 
C) 12% 
D) 15% 
E) 29%

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following can be purchased using a SNAP debit card? 
A) Toothpaste 
B) Seeds to produce food 
C) Cigarettes 
D) Aspirin 
E) Diapers

Accepted Answer

SNAP benefits can be used to buy seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat.

Question 14

What percentage of SNAP recipients are children? 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 33% 
E) 50%

Accepted Answer

The answer of What percentage of SNAP recipients are children? 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 33% 
E) 50%...

Question 15

Approximately how many people are served by the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program? 
A) 14 million 
B) 24 million 
C) 34 million 
D) 44 million 
E) 54 million

Accepted Answer

According to the USDA, as of fiscal year 2020, approximately 44 million people were served by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Question 16

Which of the following is the most preferred strategy on the EPA's Food Recovery Hierarchy? 
A) Incineration or landfill 
B) Feed animals 
C) Composting 
D) Feed hungry people 
E) Source reduction

Accepted Answer

Source reduction is the most preferred strategy on the EPA's Food Recovery Hierarchy because it addresses the root cause of food waste by reducing the volume of surplus food generated. This approach is the most effective in minimizing waste and its environmental impact.

Question 17

Worldwide,one person in every ________ experiences persistent hunger.
A) 4 
B) 9 
C) 12 
D) 16 
E) 20

Accepted Answer

As of the latest global estimates, approximately one in nine people in the world experiences chronic undernourishment or persistent hunger, highlighting the significant challenge of food insecurity.

Question 18

Approximately what percentage of the US food supply is wasted along the way from farm to final consumption? 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 30% 
D) 40% 
E) 50%

Accepted Answer

According to the USDA, approximately 30-40% of the US food supply is wasted along the way from farm to final consumption. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 19

According to the US Department of Agriculture,what percentage of households experience very low food security? 
A) 2.3% 
B) 5% 
C) 7.7% 
D) 12% 
E) 21%

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following is a food desert? 
A) Drought-induced worldwide crop failures 
B) Absence of fresh fruits and vegetables at certain times of the year 
C) A neighborhood with limited access to nutritious and affordable foods 
D) A low-cost energy-dense snack sold primarily in poor neighborhoods 
E) An area in which poverty has made families unable to purchase necessary food

Accepted Answer

A food desert is an area where there is limited access to affordable and nutritious food, often due to the lack of grocery stores or supermarkets. This can lead to residents relying on unhealthy and processed food. The other options listed do not fit the definition of a food desert.

Quiz 20: Hunger and the Global Environment

Worldwide,one child dies of hunger-related causes every ________.

What is the primary cause for hunger in developed countries?

Which term is defined as the limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active live?

Which of the following is true of the relationship between poverty and hunger?

What is the largest federal food assistance program in the United States?

At what annual income is the poverty line drawn for an individual living in the United States?

What is the average monthly benefit for a recipient of SNAP,per person?

Approximately how many people in the United States live in poverty?

Which of the following is the largest US national food recovery program?

What percentage of the people in the United States lives in poverty?

Which of the following can be purchased using a SNAP debit card?

What percentage of SNAP recipients are children?

Approximately how many people are served by the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Which of the following is the most preferred strategy on the EPA's Food Recovery Hierarchy?

Worldwide,one person in every ________ experiences persistent hunger.

Approximately what percentage of the US food supply is wasted along the way from farm to final consumption?

According to the US Department of Agriculture,what percentage of households experience very low food security?

Which of the following is a food desert?