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Global Hunger and Malnutrition

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According to the United Nations, how many people worldwide are affected by hunger?

  1. 690 million

  2. 811 million

  3. 925 million

  4. 1.1 billion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As of 2021, an estimated 811 million people worldwide were affected by hunger, according to the United Nations.

Which region has the highest prevalence of hunger?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. East Asia

  4. Latin America and the Caribbean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of hunger, with over 250 million people affected.

What is the leading cause of hunger?

  1. Poverty

  2. Conflict

  3. Climate change

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Poverty is the leading cause of hunger, as it limits people's access to food and resources.

How does conflict contribute to hunger?

  1. It disrupts food production and distribution.

  2. It forces people to flee their homes and abandon their crops.

  3. It increases food prices.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conflict can contribute to hunger in a number of ways, including disrupting food production and distribution, forcing people to flee their homes and abandon their crops, and increasing food prices.

How does climate change affect hunger?

  1. It leads to more extreme weather events, which can damage crops and disrupt food production.

  2. It causes sea levels to rise, which can displace coastal communities and reduce access to food.

  3. It changes rainfall patterns, which can make it difficult for farmers to grow crops.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change can affect hunger in a number of ways, including leading to more extreme weather events, causing sea levels to rise, and changing rainfall patterns.

What are some of the consequences of hunger?

  1. Increased risk of disease

  2. Stunted growth and development

  3. Reduced cognitive function

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hunger can have a number of negative consequences, including increased risk of disease, stunted growth and development, and reduced cognitive function.

What are some of the solutions to hunger?

  1. Investing in agricultural research and development

  2. Providing food aid to vulnerable populations

  3. Promoting sustainable agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of solutions to hunger, including investing in agricultural research and development, providing food aid to vulnerable populations, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

What is malnutrition?

  1. A condition that results from a lack of essential nutrients.

  2. A condition that results from an excess of essential nutrients.

  3. A condition that results from an imbalance of essential nutrients.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malnutrition is a condition that results from a lack of essential nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

What are the different types of malnutrition?

  1. Undernutrition

  2. Overnutrition

  3. Hidden hunger

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are three main types of malnutrition: undernutrition, overnutrition, and hidden hunger.

What is undernutrition?

  1. A condition that results from a lack of essential nutrients.

  2. A condition that results from an excess of essential nutrients.

  3. A condition that results from an imbalance of essential nutrients.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Undernutrition is a condition that results from a lack of essential nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

What is overnutrition?

  1. A condition that results from a lack of essential nutrients.

  2. A condition that results from an excess of essential nutrients.

  3. A condition that results from an imbalance of essential nutrients.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Overnutrition is a condition that results from an excess of essential nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

What is hidden hunger?

  1. A condition that results from a lack of essential nutrients.

  2. A condition that results from an excess of essential nutrients.

  3. A condition that results from an imbalance of essential nutrients.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hidden hunger is a condition that results from an imbalance of essential nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

What are the consequences of malnutrition?

  1. Increased risk of disease

  2. Stunted growth and development

  3. Reduced cognitive function

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malnutrition can have a number of negative consequences, including increased risk of disease, stunted growth and development, and reduced cognitive function.

What are some of the solutions to malnutrition?

  1. Improving access to nutritious food

  2. Promoting breastfeeding

  3. Educating people about nutrition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of solutions to malnutrition, including improving access to nutritious food, promoting breastfeeding, and educating people about nutrition.

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