Question 1

A period of extreme food shortage resulting in widespread starvation and death is best termed
A)a plague.
B)a famine.
C)food poverty.
D)food insecurity.
E)epidemic starvation.

Accepted Answer

A famine is a period of extreme food shortage resulting in widespread starvation and death. It is typically caused by a combination of factors, such as crop failure, natural disasters, war, or economic instability. Famine is a severe humanitarian crisis that affects millions of people, especially those living in developing countries with limited access to food, water, and medical care.

Question 2

The worst famine in the 20ᵗʰ century occurred in
A)India.
B)China.
C)Ethiopia
D)Ireland.

Accepted Answer

The worst famine in the 20th century occurred in China from 1959 to 1961, known as the Great Chinese Famine. It is estimated that approximately 15-45 million people died due to the famine caused by disastrous policies related to agricultural and economic reforms. While India, Ethiopia, and Ireland have all experienced severe famines in the past, they were not as widespread or deadly as the Great Chinese Famine.

Question 3

Which of the following is a feature of world poverty?
A)Poverty causes hunger in the developing but not the developed world.
B)The poorest do not bear children due to poor health.
C)Poverty affects about 10% of the world's population.
D)The poorest poor are typically female.
E)Urbanization typically decreases poverty-associated hunger.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women are more likely to be impacted by poverty and extreme poverty, and are therefore more likely to be the poorest of the poor. This is due to various factors such as gender discrimination, limited access to education and employment opportunities, and lower pay for women compared to men.

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

Poverty and hunger are closely related, but it is not always the case that poverty leads to hunger. In fact, sometimes people who are living in poverty may experience both hunger and obesity. This is because the cheapest foods are often the least healthy, and when people are struggling to make ends meet, they may opt for cheaper, less nutritious options. As a result, they may consume fewer fruits and vegetables and more high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods, leading to both malnutrition and obesity. This phenomenon is sometimes called "food insecurity obesity."

Question 5

Cutting world hunger and malnutrition in half by 2015 would generate a value of more than ____ in longer, healthier, and more productive lives.
A)$40 billion
B)$80 billion
C)$120 billion
D)$160 billion
E)$200 billion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cutting world hunger and malnutrition in half...

Question 6

What is the largest federal food assistance program in the United States?
A)WIC
B)EAT
C)National Food Resource Program
D)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
E)Senior Farmer's Market Program

Accepted Answer

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal food assistance program in the United States, serving over 38 million people in 2020. It provides assistance to low-income individuals and families to help them purchase food.

Question 7

What fraction of the U.S. population receives food assistance of some kind?
A)1/25
B)1/15
C)1/5
D)1/3
E)1/2

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1/5 of the U.S. population receives some form of food assistance, such as through programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Question 8

SNAP debit cards may be used to purchase which of the following?
A)laundry detergent
B)seeds to produce food
C)cigarettes
D)vitamins
E)diapers

Accepted Answer

The answer of SNAP debit cards may be used to...

Question 9

As you sit in the waiting room of a doctor's office leafing through a magazine, you see a letter to the editor about world hunger. In it, the author takes issue with a statement made in a previous issue that stated, "…and thus, hunger worsens poverty...." The letter writer claims that this statement is completely unfounded and has no reasoning behind it. Does hunger worsen poverty?
A)Yes, but it can be corrected with appropriate access to reproductive health care.
B)No; if hungry people work hard enough they can work to get themselves out of poverty.
C)Yes, it propagates poverty by increasing the death rate and leaving many families as single-parent households.
D)Yes, hunger makes poverty worse by robbing a person of the good health and the physical and mental energy needed to be active and productive.
E)Sometimes, but only when unemployment is high and jobs are scarce.

Accepted Answer

Hunger can worsen poverty because it can lead to decreased physical and mental health and energy, ultimately making it difficult for individuals to work and be productive. This can perpetuate the cycle of poverty as individuals may not be able to escape poverty due to their lack of access to resources and opportunities.

Question 10

What is the average monthly benefit for a recipient of SNAP, per person?
A)$85
B)$105
C)$135
D)$185
E)$215

Accepted Answer

According to the USDA, as of October 1, 2021, the average monthly benefit for a recipient of SNAP is $135 per person.

Question 11

Approximately how many people, in millions, are served by the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?
A)15
B)25
C)35
D)45
E)55

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves approximately 45 million people.

Question 12

Approximately what proportion of the world's food supply is wasted along the way from farm to final consumption?
A)1/10
B)1/5
C)1/4
D)1/3
E)1/2

Accepted Answer

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), about one-third (1/3) of the world's food is lost or wasted along the way from farm to final consumption.

Question 13

Melissa works two jobs to support her three children. Her financial priorities are to pay the rent and utilities and provide food and medical necessities for the children. Melissa rarely eats three meals a day and worries about how and where she will get the next meal for herself and her children. Melissa is experiencing which of the following?
A)Food insufficiency
B)Food mismanagement
C)Non-sustainable lifestyle
D)Misallocation of resources
E)Very low food security

Accepted Answer

Melissa's situation of worrying about the next meal for herself and her children shows that she has very limited or uncertain access to enough food for an active, healthy life. This fits the definition of very low food security. Option A, food insufficiency, is another term for very low food security. Options B and D do not accurately reflect Melissa's situation, and option C is not applicable based on the information provided.

Question 14

What is the name of the largest U.S. national food recovery program?
A)Feeding America
B)Goodwill Food Assistance
C)Salvation Army Ready-to-Eat Meals
D)Food Salvage and Rescue Organization
E)We CAN

Accepted Answer

Feeding America is the largest national food recovery program in the U.S., with a network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs across the country. It distributes more than 4 billion meals annually to help people facing hunger.

Question 15

Limited or doubtful availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods is termed food
A)insecurity.
B)insufficiency.
C)vulnerability.
D)precariousness.
E)inadequacy.

Accepted Answer

Food insecurity refers to limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods. It is a condition where individuals or households are not able to acquire or consume adequate quality and quantity of food that they need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Options B, C, D, and E do not accurately describe this situation.

Question 16

Approximately what percentage of the world's population experiences persistent hunger?
A)4
B)8
C)12
D)16
E)20

Accepted Answer

According to the UN World Hunger Report of 2020, approximately 9.2% of the world's population experienced persistent hunger in 2019. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact, this percentage is projected to increase to 12% by 2020. Therefore, the best choice is C)12.

Question 17

What is a food desert?
A)Worldwide crop failures due to drought and pestilence
B)Absence of fresh fruits and vegetables at certain times of the year
C)A neighborhood having limited access to nutritious and affordable food
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 healthy and affordable food, typically due to a lack of grocery stores or markets that offer fresh produce and other nutritious options. This can lead to poor diets and negative health outcomes, particularly among low-income individuals and communities.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of malnutrition in children?
A)Children with kwashiorkor typically have edema.
B)Children with marasmus often have fatty livers.
C)Kwashiorkor results mainly from energy inadequacy.
D)Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy.
E)Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin.

Accepted Answer

Children with kwashiorkor typically have edema due to protein deficiency, which causes fluid retention.

Question 19

How many people in the United States live in poverty?
A)19 million
B)29 million
C)39 million
D)49 million
E)59 million

Accepted Answer

According to the US Census Bureau's 2019 report, around 34 million people in the US live in poverty. However, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is estimated that this number has increased to around 49 million. Therefore, choice D (49 million) is the closest approximation.

Question 20

Which of the following is the primary cause for hunger in the United States and in less developed countries?
A)Poverty
B)High cost of food
C)Excessive food waste
D)Lack of nutrition education
E)Lack of physical access to food

Accepted Answer

Poverty is the primary cause of hunger both in the United States and in less developed countries. Poverty affects people's ability to access food, as they may not have the financial means to purchase enough food, or may live in areas without ready access to healthy, affordable food options. While the other choices may contribute to the problem of hunger, poverty is the underlying cause.

Quiz 20: Hunger and the Global Environment

A period of extreme food shortage resulting in widespread starvation and death is best termed

The worst famine in the 20ᵗʰ century occurred in

Which of the following is a feature of world poverty?

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

Cutting world hunger and malnutrition in half by 2015 would generate a value of more than ____ in longer, healthier, and more productive lives.

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

What fraction of the U.S. population receives food assistance of some kind?

SNAP debit cards may be used to purchase which of the following?

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

Approximately how many people, in millions, are served by the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Approximately what proportion of the world's food supply is wasted along the way from farm to final consumption?

What is the name of the largest U.S. national food recovery program?

Limited or doubtful availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods is termed food

Approximately what percentage of the world's population experiences persistent hunger?

What is a food desert?

Which of the following is true of malnutrition in children?

How many people in the United States live in poverty?

Which of the following is the primary cause for hunger in the United States and in less developed countries?