As an extra credit assignment, Professor Thompson had his nutrition class study different countries around the world that had wide-spread food insecurity. For the project students were asked to research socio-cultural norms, natural resources, climate, and government to learn more about causes of food insecurity in each student's selected country. The students were then asked to give a brief
report of their findings along with possible strategies for helping the country improve food security. Several commonalities were discovered among the students' reports. What was likely the most common cause of food insecurity in the reports on different developing countries?
A) Civil war
B) Drought
C) Poverty
D) Natural disasters
C
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a. give a dessert as a reward for eating fruits and vegetables b. expect the child to eat foods that parents will not eat themselves c. coax the child to eat, especially new foods d. serve child-sized portions or allow the child to self-serve portions e. Make the child stay at the table until she has cleaned her plate
Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestinal tract?
A. Cystic fibrosis B. Peptic ulcer C. Crohn's disease D. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency in children?
a. It affects brain function before anemia sets in b. It rarely develops in those with high intakes of milk c. It is the primary factor in tension-fatigue syndrome d. Mild deficiency enhances mental performance by lowering physical activity level, thereby leading to increased attention span
_______________ is defined as recurring episodes of eating significantly more food in a short period of time than most people would eat, with episodes marked by feelings of lack of control
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