NUTRI. 101 Section 3 Quiz

About how many people in the world are undernourished?

1 billion

According to the United Nations Development Program, the basic health and nutrition needs of the world's poorest people could be met for an additional...

13 billion per year

According to 'The Story of Stuff,' our happiness in the USA peaked in which decade?

1950s

In which year did the world's population reach 7 billion?

2011

Only a slightly increased intake is recommended during pregnancy for -

Calories

T or F: It is recommended to gain between 50 and 60 pounds during pregnancy.

False

T or F: Only people in 'developing' countries suffer from malnutrition and hunger.

False

A deficiency of _____ appears to be related to an increased risk of neural tube defect in newborns.

Folic Acid

A Type of PEM (Protein Energy Malnutrition) caused by an ACUTE decrease in protein intake is-

Kwashiorkor

T or F: Average U.S. house size has doubled since the 1970s.

True

T or F: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the #1 known cause of mental retardation in the world.

True

T or F: There is enough food grown in the world to feed every person at least 2500 calories per day.

True

What country uses the most of the world's resources?

USA