Preparation Quizzes

Approximately how many people in the world currently go hungry? 4 billion 300 million 500 million 1 billion

1 billion

Under ideal conditions, the number of bacteria can double every....

30 minutes.

In India what is the proposed percentage of food that is wasted? >30% >80% >50%

30%

How much of the world's greenhouse gasses are created from beef production? 0.5% 10% 25% 6%

6%

G2 The primary reason for Al-Shabaab's resistance of and eventual expulsion of many of the aid agencies was based on Fear of the US government recruiting their people to a western philosophy. Religious backgrounds of most of the aid organization. A belief that members of the NGOs (aid organizations) were acting as spies for the West. A complete lack of interest in the people welfare.

A belief that members of the NGOs (aid organizations) were acting as spies for the West.

In the 1800s what was the source of most food items? General or grocery store A farm stand or farmers market Large farms A family garden and small farm

A family garden and small farm

The Mediterranean diet includes a variety of... Fruits Vegetables Whole grains Beans Fish and other healthy fats All of the above

All of the above

E2 Bacteria can... be beneficial. cause spoilage. be harmful. All of the above.

All of the above.

The following are reasons that food might be transported long distance. (choose all that apply) Being able to feed densely populated areas. To provide out-of-season variety. Allow regions to focus on their growing strengths.

Being able to feed densely populated areas. To provide out-of-season variety. Allow regions to focus on their growing strengths.

Critics say that by eliminating cattle as a source of food, we would significantly reduce emissions, increase amounts of grains and water available to poorer countries, and reduce environmental impacts. These statements are... 100% false 100% true Both true and false and complex.

Both true and false and complex.

F1 Which would be considered "mal" nutrition? An over consumption of calories leading to obesity. An inadequate intake of a vitamins or minerals. Both would be considered "mal" nutrition.

Both would be considered "mal" nutrition.

According to the article published in CNBC, changes in global temperatures is proposed to favor which of these countries (select all that apply)?

Canada Russia

Which of the following is NOT recommended for Americans to help reduce their intake of empty calories? Reduce intake of added sugars. Consume less than 10% of calories per day from saturated fat. Consume less than 5000 mg of sodium. If a person consumes alcohol, be sure it is in moderation.

Consume less than 5000 mg of sodium.

Which of the following is in line with the recommendations given in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Eating 12% of your calories from added sugars. Eating 15% of your calories from saturated fat. Consuming 1500 milligrams of sodium on an average day.

Consuming 1500 milligrams of sodium on an average day.

The following are ways that companies are implementing precision agriculture even among small and medium-scale farmers. (Check all that apply) Designing software that removes the need of the user to know how to run complex equipment or perform complicated analyses. Creating tools and machinery that are easier to operate. Proving portable networks for farmers without access to the internet.

Designing software that removes the need of the user to know how to run complex equipment or perform complicated analyses. Creating tools and machinery that are easier to operate. Proving portable networks for farmers without access to the internet.

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about Somalia? Somalia had received international food aid for decades. Political and legal issues hampered the ability of the U.S. to give aid. Despite the political unrest, Somalia has been a relatively safe place for relief organizations to work. Clans ruled over individual areas.

Despite the political unrest, Somalia has been a relatively safe place for relief organizations to work.

What are the four keys to helping those in need as outlined by Brother Carmack? Choose all that apply. Do not set your hearts on riches. Do not forget to provide for your family. Fast every fast Sunday for the poor and needy. Pray for ways to help others .Keep your eyes open for opportunities to help others. Share something with others every day. Voluntarily share of your abundance to institutions and programs that help those in need.

Do not set your hearts on riches. Do not forget to provide for your family. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to help others. Voluntarily share of your abundance to institutions and programs that help those in need.

C2 Was are two primary factors responsible for the increase in food production from the 1900s to 2017? Changes in climate and land availability Increased land availability and electricity Improved soil treatment and engines Engines and the availability of electricity

Engines and the availability of electricity

Which of the following is not one of the guidelines discussed in the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" ? Eat healthy over your whole life span Limit your intake of empty calories Exercise daily Choose nutrient dense foods

Exercise daily

According to the reading, government subsidies on crops in developing countries are effectively alleviating the hunger crisis because more farmers are able to get a return on their crops.

False

All bacteria require oxygen to grow.

False

D2 Americans eat nearly 6 times as much beef as they did a century ago.

False

Food routes are generally a straight route from farm to market.

False

Today, most farms used to raise animals for food in the U.S. are small in size, and include the production of a diverse mixture of grain, specialty crops, and animals which are raised from birth to finish.

False

Select all of the following dietary items that would be encouraged in a "DASH" meal plan. Fiber Sodium Saturated fat Fruits and veggies Nuts and seeds

Fiber Sodium Saturated fat Fruits and veggies Nuts and seeds

Which factor(s) contribute to food waste in developing countries? (choose all that apply) Lack of access to refrigeration and other technology. Poor infrastructure (roads and transportation). Lack of knowledge of good food preservation practices. Excess application of pesticides and herbicides to preserve crops.

Lack of access to refrigeration and other technology. Poor infrastructure (roads and transportation). Lack of knowledge of good food preservation practices. (This one is probably wrong)

In the video clip of Yeah Samake, what was the primary reason his home town was struggling? Lack of trust in the leaders due to a history of dishonesty and corruption. Foreign tariffs on imports and exports. Lack of support from relief organizations.

Lack of trust in the leaders due to a history of dishonesty and corruption.

All of the following are included in the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" except: Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan. Be aware of the variety, nutrient density and calorie content of your diet. Limit calories from carbohydrates and fatty fish. Shift to healthier food and beverage choices.

Limit calories from carbohydrates and fatty fish.

How do trends in consumer choices influence producers? Producers make many choices in raising animals based on consumer desires in order to stay profitable. Producers only follow consumer demands if its the healthiest option for the consumers. Consumers have little to no effect on producers.

Producers make many choices in raising animals based on consumer desires in order to stay profitable.

D1 What are ways producers have been able to produce high-quality animal-derived products more efficiently? (Choose all that apply) Technological advances. Increasing the amount of feed used. Science-based management practices. All organic and pasture-raised animals.

Technological advances. Science-based management practices.

B1 What is the primary driving force behind climate on earth (according to the video)

The Sun

Which correctly describes the term "double burden of malnutrition"? The existence of two vitamin deficiencies at one time in an individual. The economic cost associated with the burden of malnutrition. The coexistence of over- and under-nutrition in an individual or a population. The burden placed on a parent when a child is malnourished.

The coexistence of over- and under-nutrition in an individual or a population.

Which of the following is the primary reason accounting for the maintenance of a livable temperature on earth (as addressed in the video, "How Does Greenhouse Gases Actually Work?")?

The presence of the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere

What is one of the key factors that results in uneven distribution of heat on the earth's surface?

The tilt and rotation pattern of the earth around the sun

Almost half (47%) of Americans added sugar consumption comes from soft drinks, fruit drinks, sweetened coffee and tea, alcoholic beverages and flavored water.

True

Major advances in technology have led to the innovation of equipment and devices that aid in optimizing diets and monitoring health leading leading to changes in how animals are cared for.

True

One major barrier in reducing food waste in developing countries is motivation to change current practices.

True

One of the main issues that we expect to see in countries where food production decreases due to changing temperatures is an increase in food prices in those regions of the world.

True

Bacteria increase in numbers via exponential growth.

True. ( I answered false)

Two antibiotics are currently used in cattle feed in order to 1) alter rumen bacteria to enhance digestion of grain and 2) prevent liver abscesses due to high grain diets. These are... Tylosin Pencillin Monensin Ampicillin

Tylosin Monensin

Which of the following are factors that affect microbial growth? (check all that apply) Water Location pH Nitrogen Temperature

Water pH Temperature

According to the author, most of the animals he observed on the feedlots were (choose all that apply)... handled gently and housed in clean pens. kept in areas with sufficient space. around wranglers who were incompetent and void of feeling for the animals. exposed and living in poor and dirty conditions, and were rarely treated well.

handled gently and housed in clean pens. kept in areas with sufficient space.

The majority of food waste in developing countries occurs between _______________ ; whereas the majority of food waste in developed countries occurs at the ____________ . harvest and the point of sale; retail and consumer levels For both developed and developing countries the waste occurs in the same way. retail and consumer level; harvest and the point of sale

harvest and the point of sale; retail and consumer levels

A major goal of sustainable agriculture is to... (choose all that apply) increase production for human food and fiber needs. increase land and feed use. decrease farm income. increase antibiotic use. promote environmental stewardship.

increase production for human food and fiber needs. promote environmental stewardship.

The following are some reasons poor people struggle to feed themselves around the world. (Check all that apply) natural calamities political strife land grabs war

natural calamities political strife land grabs war

G1 Food waste occurs in developing countries due to... (choose all that apply) poorly maintained roads. poverty. unsustainable prices driven by corruption and waste. limited access to markets.

poorly maintained roads. poverty. unsustainable prices driven by corruption and waste. limited access to markets. (two here are wrong)

The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) gave their personal means to help the people. proved to be corrupt and took advantage of the aid for personal gain. was instrumental to delivering foreign aid to the Somalian people. declared war on Ethiopia.

proved to be corrupt and took advantage of the aid for personal gain.

Healthy animals are more likely to result in... (choose all that apply)

safer food supplies. improved animal well-being. reduced antibiotic use. reduced environmental impact. higher farm productivity.

E1 In the 1800s, what were the three main ways of preserving meat? (choose all that apply) smoking salting drying canning

smoking salting drying

Nutrient density is best described as... a measure of how much a food is fortified. the amount of fat in a food. the amount of calories in a food. the amount of nutrients per calorie of food.

the amount of nutrients per calorie of food.