CH 20 quiz
Globally, which of the following vitamins or minerals is not one of the top four micronutrient deficiencies associated with undernutrition?
Calcium
Which of the following statements about iron is false
Deficiency uncommon in developed countries
ready-to-use therapeutic foods are typically pastes that are high in carbohydrates and low in protein and fat. They are often distributed in bulk containers to fight hunger in communities in need
False
Golden rice
Genetically modified rice that produces edible beta-carotene, which the body can turn into vitamin A
Which of the following vitamins or minerals is one of the four leading micronutrients deficiencies worldwide
Iron
The largest food assistance program in the United States, aiding about 49 million Americans each year, is the
SNAP
Under 5 mortality rate
The rate of deaths occurring in children under 5 years of age per 1000 live births.
According to research by the USDA, in the United States, household with children, especially if a single woman is the head of the household, are more likely to experience good insecurity
True
Unlike sustainable agriculture, conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water, increases global warming, and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems
True
___ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food
food banks
Cretinism is due to maternal
iodine deficient
Globally, approximately ___ of the food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted
one third