1. Which of the following is true about semistarvation? Student Response A.

Impairment does not occur if there are no clinical symptoms. B. Often the first sign that tissues are being affected is a biochemical change that may be detectable by a blood test. C. Physical symptoms often appear before evidence of biochemical changes. D. Action to correct undernutrition should only be taken when clinical symptoms are detected. Score: 0/1 Feedback

2. Which of the following is not true about the social and economic impact of AIDS? Student Response A. AIDS tends to have the greatest social and economic impact on developing countries. B. AIDS will have the greatest economic impact on the United States. C. Most governments have responded slowly to the AIDS epidemic. D. A significant portion of the male population of many developing countries will be lost to AIDS and will decrease the workforce that can make a country more productive. Score: 0/1 Feedback

3. Which of the following is not true about "new biotechnology"?

Student Response A. It has no beneficial applications that are without significant risks. B. Most of the possible risks of its use are uncertain at this time. C. Most soybeans produced in the United States are genetically engineered. D. It is unlikely, at this point in time, that it will be a helpful solution to the undernutrition problem in developing nations. Score: 1/1

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4. Which of the following is an example of genetic engineering? Student Response A. Cross-breeding wheat and corn B. Educating farmers about the advantages of one type of rice over another C. Developing new, biodegradable pesticides D. Changing DNA inside grape seeds so they produce their own pesticide to prevent attack by insects Score: 0/1 Feedback

5. Which of the following is true about the type of person who gets AIDS? Student Response A. It is limited to homosexuals. B. It is limited to AfricanAmericans. C. Only males get it. Feedback

D. Anyone who engages in sexual activity without a condom or shares needles during intravenous drug use can get it. Score: 1/1

6. The program developed in the 1960s to help increase availability of foods to entire families is the Student Response A. School Lunch Program. B. School Breakfast Program. C. Women, Infants, and Children Program. D. Food Stamp Program. Score: 1/1 Feedback

7. Impaired development or function that results from an inadequate intake, absorption, or utilization of the nutrients needed for optimal growth, development, and body function is best termed Student Response A. malnutrition. B. undernutrition. C. malabsorption. D. hunger. Score: 1/1 Feedback

8. Which of the following is the best approach to preventing famine in developing nations? Student Response A. Increase the productivity of rural people by teaching them farming methods so they can build agricultural surpluses to Feedback

eat and sell. B. Developed countries should send food and medicine. C. Developing countries should grow cash crops. D. Discourage having livestock. Score: 0/1

9. Homeless children suffer high rates of all of the following medical conditions except Student Response A. upper respiratory tract infections. B. tooth decay. C. poor vision. D. developmental delays. Score: 1/1 Feedback

10. A promising strategy to help other countries increase food resources is Student Response A. to use "green revolution" technologies. B. to establish large farms that grows cash crops. C. to try to obtain more food from the oceans. D. to cut down rain forests so there is more farmable land. Score: 2. Which of the following is the best approach to eradicating undernutrition in developing nations? Student Response A. Have developed countries give Feedback 1/1 Feedback

direct food aid to underdeveloped countries B. Improve the infrastructure of rural people C. Establish large farms D. Provide more jobs in urban centers Score: 1/1 4. What is the term to describe failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that either fails to meet or greatly exceeds nutritional needs? Student Response A. Undernutrition B. Overnutrition C. Emaciation D. Malnutrition Score: 1/1 6. Which of the following is not true about AIDS? Student Response A. It is transmitted in body fluids. B. After infection with the HIV virus, AIDS symptoms generally begin showing within a year. C. Eating a balanced diet cannot prevent or stave off HIV infection. D. Eating a good diet cannot cure the disease. Score: 8. Approximately how many Americans live at or near the poverty level of $18,400 annually for a family of four? Student Response A. 5 million Feedback 1/1 Feedback Feedback

B. 17 million C. 50 million D. 33 million Score: 1/1 9. The major cause of undernutrition in the United States is Student Response A. political. B. not enough food for everyone. C. lack of technological advances. D. inadequate use of biotechnology. Score: 1/1 10. All of the following are socioeconomic factors affecting hunger in the Unites States except Student Response A. poverty. B. homelessness. C. political influences. D. weather. Score: 1/1 1. The single most effective health advantage for people wherever they live is Student Response A. adequate kcalorie intake. B. safe and convenient water supply. C. well built shelter. D. adequate water intake. Score: 1/1 Feedback Feedback Feedback

. All of the following are effects of semistarvation except Student Response A. decreased energy level and strength. B. poor concentration. C. lack of hunger and appetite. D. reduced immunity. Score: 1/1 2. The majority of hungry people live in Student Response A. Africa. B. Asia. C. Latin America. D. Europe. Score: 9. The Special Supplemental Feeding Program for Women, Infants, and Children Student Response A. provides breakfast for school children. B. provides food vouchers and nutrition education to lowincome pregnant and lactating women and their young children. C. has not been shown to be cost effective. D. has not been shown to reduce the numbers of low-birthweight babies. Score: 1/1 Feedback 0/1 Feedback Feedback