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