Limited or doubtful availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods is termed food

a. insecurity.
b. insufficiency.
c. vulnerability.
d. precariousness.
e. inadequacy.


ANS: A

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

The outer layer, or _______________, of tissue for the esophagus is connective tissue and has no additional outer covering.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Nutritional Science

How do environmental influences affect eating habits?

a. Foods that are accessible and convenient are eaten most. b. People tend to eat more when dining alone because no one is there to shame them. c. Limiting food intake to the length of a favorite sitcom can be a healthy eating habit. d. Offering several flavors of the same food at each meal lessens the desire for it. e. Eating directly from a food package lessens the need to use large plates, which facilitates overeating.

Nutritional Science

What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

a. Obesity b. High sodium intake c. Insufficient calcium intake d. Insufficient potassium intake e. Excess vitamin E intake

Nutritional Science

The amount of protein needed varies from person to person, depending on weight, age, and activity level. How much protein should you consume on a daily basis, and what changes might you need to make based on the recommendations in this article?

Nutritional Science