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Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e

Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University

Undernutrition throughout the World

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	There are an estimated ______________ chronically undernourished people in the world.
		A)	14 million
		B)	800 million
		C)	3 billion
		D)	6 billion


2	The largest increase in numbers of chronically hungry people currently occur in:
		A)	India.
		B)	The United States.
		C)	Africa.
		D)	Asia.


3	The extreme form of chronic hunger recently seen in Rwanda and Somalia is known as:
		A)	starvation.
		B)	malnutrition.
		C)	undernutrition.
		D)	famine.


4	The number one killer of children in developing countries is
		A)	xerophthalmia
		B)	iron deficiency anemia
		C)	iodide deficiency
		D)	diarrhea


5	The nutrient most associated with anemia worldwide is:
		A)	vitamin B-12.
		B)	copper.
		C)	iron.
		D)	vitamin C.


6	The human organism is particularly susceptible to the effects of undernutrition during:
		A)	pregnancy.
		B)	infancy.
		C)	childhood.
		D)	all of the above.


7	The primary cause of chronic hunger in the U.S. is:
		A)	poverty.
		B)	lack of resources.
		C)	inability to eat.
		D)	drought.


8	The food stamp program, revitalized by President Kennedy in the 1960s
		A)	makes it possible for low-income families to buy surplus food at government stores with government issued stamps.
		B)	allows low-income people to purchase food, cleaning supplies, alcoholic beverages and anything else sold in supermarkets with stamps.
		C)	allows low-income people to turn in government issued stamps for cash to buy food.
		D)	allows low-income people to purchase food and seeds with government issued stamps.


9	What program has shown to be cost effective in reducing the number of premature, low-birth-weight babies?
		A)	the Food Stamp Program
		B)	the WIC Program
		C)	the School Lunch Program
		D)	the Congregate Meal Program


10	Primarily, the consequence of undernutrition both in the United States and worldwide can be seen through a(n):
		A)	overall decrease in food consumption.
		B)	decrease in the number of obese people.
		C)	increase in infant mortality rate.
		D)	increase in elderly mortality rate.


11	The U.S. president credited with revitalization of the effort to combat hunger in America is:
		A)	Eisenhower.
		B)	Kennedy.
		C)	Nixon.
		D)	Reagan.


12	The greatest factor(s) leading to undernutrition in the U.S. include(s):
		A)	homelessness.
		B)	poverty.
		C)	chronic illness.
		D)	A and B.


13	Those at or below the poverty level spend most of their money on:
		A)	insurance.
		B)	food.
		C)	rent.
		D)	alcohol and cigarettes.


14	Currently there are estimated to be approximately ______________ children in single-parent homes. These children are at higher risk for poverty than those in two-parent homes.
		A)	19 million
		B)	12 million
		C)	36 million
		D)	100 thousand


15	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.


16	In sub-Saharan Africa, a woman who is childless is often considered to be:
		A)	pure.
		B)	evil.
		C)	poor.
		D)	elite.


17	A long-term solution to world hunger is:
		A)	the green revolution.
		B)	cash crops.
		C)	jobs and self-sufficiency.
		D)	government/private aid.


18	Which of the following would be considered a delicacy in other countries but would be shunned in the United States?
		A)	oysters
		B)	insects
		C)	brown-shelled eggs
		D)	pork


19	In India, bananas may not be fed to children because they supposedly cause:
		A)	food borne illness.
		B)	inhibition of growth.
		C)	nutrient deficiencies.
		D)	convulsions.


20	Many of the child deaths each year in developing countries could be prevented if:
		A)	technology was improved.
		B)	doctors were more specialized.
		C)	mothers would learn more about nutrition.
		D)	sanitation and hygiene were improved.


21	In developing countries, there is a growing population shift from:
		A)	rural to urban centers.
		B)	urban to rural centers.


22	The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.2 billion people are without:
		A)	a safe and adequate water supply.
		B)	home and shelter.
		C)	food.
		D)	education.


23	The nation that carries the largest debt burden is:
		A)	Argentina
		B)	Brazil.
		C)	Zimbabwe.
		D)	Mexico.


24	Which one of the following may not contribute to meeting the food needs of the current (and expanding) world population?
		A)	Biotechnology
		B)	Genetic engineering
		C)	Recombinant DNA technology
		D)	Direct food aid.


25	Besides the lack of nutritious food in developing countries, another factor that contributes to undernutrition is:
		A)	lack of sanitation and potable water that increases the risk for infections.
		B)	inadequate housing.
		C)	insect and rodent infestations.
		D)	all the above.


26	The World Health Organization estimates that Africa hosts most of the world's 36 million people with:
		A)	cancer.
		B)	hepatitis.
		C)	cardiovascular disease.
		D)	HIV infections (AIDS).


27	Nutrient supplements can prevent HIV or stave off AIDS:
		A)	True
		B)	False

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