Hunger HW

In the United States, approximately what percentage of households were food insecure at least sometime in 2011?

12.5

In the "Healthy Foods" bag, which food item is considered a source of dairy?

A yogurt.

National School Lunch Program

Children from families with incomes below 130%% of poverty level are eligible for free meals. Individuals must be school-aged children.

Tia meets with a dietitian in her physician's office and together they brainstorm ways to increase the consumption of more healthful foods, like lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, at home, school, and while Tia herself is at work. Which recommendations are reasonable given Tia's situation?

Choose salads, fruits, and leaner meat choices from the menu at work if free or discounted meals are offered. Bring more healthful snacks to work. Check for the availability of frozen fruits and vegetables at the local convenience stores. Arrange for her children to participate in the National School Lunch Program.

Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program (SNAP)

Individuals may select foods of their choosing from the grocery store, with the exception of items like alcohol, tobacco, nonfood items, vitamins, and hot foods. This program has the largest scope, serving 46.5 million Americans per month in 2014. A low-income individual of any age has the potential to receive benefits.

growth stunting

Infants and children -improper development, due to lack of proper nutrition.

Meals on Wheels America

Meals are delivered to an individual's home or to community sites. Individuals must be over 60 years of age to be eligible for this program.

Tia looks into food assistance programs to help her provide nutritious food for her family. For which programs is her family most likely to be eligible?

National School Lunch Program SNAP

In the "Could be Better" bag, which item was the most expensive yet potentially the most nutritious?

None of the items were nutritious.

Hunger

Physical discomfort due to inadequate food

Food insecurity remains a global problem despite the fact that worldwide food production exceeds the needs of the world's population.

Political sanctions can lead to food insecurity. Racial, gender, and ethnic discrimination can contribute to poverty and food insecurity worldwide. Individuals with a disability or chronic illness are more likely to experience food insecurity.

Of all the programs feeding millions of people in the United States, which serves the greatest amount of people?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

When comparing the number of food items that can be purchased for $10, which statement is true?

The number of healthy food items you can buy for $10 is enough for several meals.

Which of the following statements is true about the working poor?

They are employed in low-wage jobs that pay most of the bills, but not enough is left for nutritious food.

Special Supplemental NutritionProgram for Women,Infants and Children (WIC)

This program serves pregnant and lactating women, plus children under 5 years old.

Where can you donate your time to help the nutritional status of hungry people in your community?

a food bank

least-developed countries

are characterized by lower levels of economic productivity and higher rates of food insecurity.

For food fortification to work, the food chosen to carry the extra nutrients must __________.

be a staple food in the diet and be readily available in the community's food supply

Food insecurity exists worldwide, and global food production __________ the needs of the world's population.

exceeds

A severe shortage of food caused by crop destruction is called

famine

A family lives in a city that has only fast-food places on the streets around them. These sources of food are called

food swamps

U.S. households at the greatest risk of experiencing food insecurity are those

headed by single women

Starvation

may occur when hunger is prolonged.

Chronic malnutrition can ultimately result in __________.

muscle tissue breakdown

Undernutrition

occurs when an individual's nutrient and/or energy needs are not being met through diet.

People who are least likely to experience food insecurity are

people with steady, well-paid jobs

A prolonged period of very low food security can lead to

starvation

What deficiency is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children in developing countries?

vitamin A

Which social/environmental change is most likely to help Tia improve her nutrition status?

improved quality and selection of foods at local stores

The three nutrients most often added to food are __________.

iodine, iron, and vitamin A

A school-aged child may do poorly in school due to a deficiency of __________ in his or her diet.

iron

Iron-deficiency anemia

is one of the most common nutritional disorders worldwide.

The __________ is a food assistance program that provides nutritious food, education, and referrals to health care professionals.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and children

Food insecurity

refers to the inability to satisfy basic food needs due to lack of financial resources or other problems.

A principal means of reducing global hunger and ensuring health is __________.

safe, drinkable, water

Boycotts or trade embargoes used by one group to apply political pressure on another are called _____.

sanctions