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Which of the following is not true about undernutrition during pregnancy.

A) The mother and fetus are both affected.
B) Only the mother is affected.
C) Iron-deficiency anemia is a consequence in the mother.
D) The risk of maternal death is increased.

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The manipulation of nature (plants,animals,and bacteria) to increase production and food yield,and the use of living things to manufacture products is called

A) biofeedback.
B) gene splicing.
C) biotechnology.
D) agribusiness.

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What is the term to describe failing health that results from a long-standing inadequate dietary pattern that either fails to meet or greatly exceeds nutritional needs?

Humans are less susceptible to health effects associated with undernutrition during

The root cause of hunger and undernutrition in the United States continues to be

Approximately how many Americans live at or near the poverty level?

_______ is a form of undernutrition caused by an extremely deficient intake of calories,protein,or both.Two examples of this type of malnutrition are kwashiorkor and marasmus.

Manipulating the DNA inside cells to improve production of materials or the material itself is called

The "green revolution" was a

Multiple studies have documented ______ energy expenditure in adults with HIV compared to healthy adults.

Which of the following is not true about the effects of undernutrition in poor countries?

Impaired development or function that results from an inadequate nutrient intake,absorption,or utilization necessary for optimal growth,development,and body functions is best termed

According to the ________ approach,improving women's access to education,information and communication technologies,resources,and governance will help to propel nations out of poverty.

To assess hunger,the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) annually calculates the ______,a tool that measures and tracks global hunger based on population undernourishment,child wasting,child stunting,and child mortality.

The single most effective and critical health advantage for individuals wherever they live is

The homeless in the United States are at increased risk of undernutrition.Which of the following is true about the homeless?

Which of the following is not true regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ?

Which of the following is not true about the social and economic impact of AIDS?

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) defines ______ as secure access to an appropriately nutritious diet (i.e.,protein,carbohydrate,fat,vitamins,minerals,and water) ,coupled with a sanitary environment and adequate health services and care to ensure a healthy and active life for all household members.

Factors influencing the food/population ratio include all of the following except