0

Food Security: Tackling the Global Challenge of Hunger and Malnutrition

Description: Food Security: Tackling the Global Challenge of Hunger and Malnutrition
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: food security hunger malnutrition global challenge
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

What is the primary cause of food insecurity?

  1. Natural disasters

  2. Economic inequality

  3. Political instability

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality is the primary cause of food insecurity, as it leads to unequal access to resources and opportunities, resulting in some individuals and communities being unable to afford or obtain sufficient food.

Which region of the world is most affected by hunger?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. East Asia

  4. Latin America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most affected by hunger, with over 250 million people facing chronic hunger.

What is the leading cause of malnutrition?

  1. Lack of access to food

  2. Poor diet quality

  3. Infectious diseases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malnutrition can be caused by a combination of factors, including lack of access to food, poor diet quality, and infectious diseases.

What is the term for the condition in which a person does not have enough food to meet their basic nutritional needs?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Malnutrition

  4. Starvation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hunger is the term used to describe the condition in which a person does not have enough food to meet their basic nutritional needs.

What is the term for the condition in which a person does not have enough nutrients to maintain good health?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Malnutrition

  4. Starvation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Malnutrition is the term used to describe the condition in which a person does not have enough nutrients to maintain good health.

What is the estimated number of people who are food insecure in the world?

  1. 828 million

  2. 1 billion

  3. 1.2 billion

  4. 1.4 billion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the United Nations, an estimated 828 million people were food insecure in the world in 2021.

What is the estimated number of people who are malnourished in the world?

  1. 2 billion

  2. 2.5 billion

  3. 3 billion

  4. 3.5 billion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the United Nations, an estimated 2 billion people were malnourished in the world in 2021.

What is the primary goal of the Sustainable Development Goal 2?

  1. To end hunger and malnutrition

  2. To achieve food security

  3. To promote sustainable agriculture

  4. To reduce poverty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of Sustainable Development Goal 2 is to end hunger and malnutrition.

What are some of the key challenges to achieving food security?

  1. Climate change

  2. Population growth

  3. Economic inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, population growth, and economic inequality are all key challenges to achieving food security.

What are some of the key strategies for addressing food insecurity and malnutrition?

  1. Investing in agricultural research and development

  2. Promoting sustainable agriculture

  3. Improving access to markets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investing in agricultural research and development, promoting sustainable agriculture, and improving access to markets are all key strategies for addressing food insecurity and malnutrition.

What is the role of technology in addressing food security and malnutrition?

  1. Technology can help to increase agricultural productivity.

  2. Technology can help to reduce food waste.

  3. Technology can help to improve access to markets.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology can help to increase agricultural productivity, reduce food waste, and improve access to markets, all of which can contribute to addressing food security and malnutrition.

What is the role of education in addressing food security and malnutrition?

  1. Education can help to improve agricultural practices.

  2. Education can help to improve nutrition knowledge.

  3. Education can help to empower people to make healthier food choices.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education can help to improve agricultural practices, improve nutrition knowledge, and empower people to make healthier food choices, all of which can contribute to addressing food security and malnutrition.

What is the role of governments in addressing food security and malnutrition?

  1. Governments can provide financial assistance to farmers.

  2. Governments can invest in infrastructure to improve access to markets.

  3. Governments can implement policies to promote sustainable agriculture.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments can provide financial assistance to farmers, invest in infrastructure to improve access to markets, and implement policies to promote sustainable agriculture, all of which can contribute to addressing food security and malnutrition.

What is the role of international cooperation in addressing food security and malnutrition?

  1. International cooperation can help to mobilize resources.

  2. International cooperation can help to share knowledge and best practices.

  3. International cooperation can help to create a more stable global food system.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International cooperation can help to mobilize resources, share knowledge and best practices, and create a more stable global food system, all of which can contribute to addressing food security and malnutrition.

What can individuals do to help address food security and malnutrition?

  1. Reduce food waste.

  2. Choose healthy and sustainable foods.

  3. Support local farmers.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can help to address food security and malnutrition by reducing food waste, choosing healthy and sustainable foods, and supporting local farmers.

- Hide questions