Nutrition Chapter 20 Vocabulary
Genetic modification (GM)
altering an organism's genetic material in effort to create a new organism with different traits, also called genetic engineering
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
assistance program that enables qualified low-income participants to use monthly cash allotments and a special debit card to purchase foods form authorized stores
soup kitchens
establishments where prepared meals are provided to those who are hungry, typically for free
Sustainable agriculture
farming methods that do not deplete natural resources of harm the environment while meeting the demand for food
congregate meals
meals served in a community location so people can socialize while they eat
food banks
nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus foods
food pantry
nonprofit service that provides food to people in need
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
organisms that have been genetically modified
Meals on Wheels
program in which volunteers deliver meals that have bene prepared at a community site to home-bound individuals
Special Milk Program
program that enables eligible students to receive free or reduced-cost milk with meals
Elderly Nutrition Program
program that provides financial assistance for nonprofit programs that provide free meals to adults 60 years of age and older, regardless of their income
Summer Food Service Program
program that provides financial support to qualifying facilities that serve free meals and snacks to students during the summer
School Breakfast Program
program through which schools and other nonprofit agencies are reimbursed for the cost of providing a nutritious morning meal to eligible low-income children
Stunting
reduced adult size as a consequence of chronic undernutrition in infancy and childhood
food deserts
regions or areas in which a large proportion of those living there experience difficulty in obtaining nutritious food
Ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTFs)
shelf-stable foods fortified with calories, protein, and micronutrients that are used for the treatment of undernutrition
food insecurity
state in which individuals are concerned about running out of food or not having enough money to buy more food
food security
state in which individuals have access to enough food at all times to lead healthy, active lives
under-5 mortality rate
umber of newborns in a population, per 1000 live births, who are likely to die before they reach 5 years of age
biotechnology
use of living things to produce new products