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Consequences of Food Insecurity

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the consequences of food insecurity.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary cause of food insecurity?

  1. Natural disasters

  2. Political instability

  3. Economic inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food insecurity can be caused by a variety of factors, including natural disasters, political instability, economic inequality, and conflict.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of food insecurity?

  1. Hunger

  2. Malnutrition

  3. Obesity

  4. Poverty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Obesity is not a consequence of food insecurity. In fact, food insecurity is often associated with undernutrition and malnutrition.

What is the most common form of malnutrition?

  1. Kwashiorkor

  2. Marasmus

  3. Iron deficiency anemia

  4. Vitamin A deficiency


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of malnutrition worldwide, affecting over 2 billion people.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of iron deficiency anemia?

  1. Fatigue

  2. Shortness of breath

  3. Pale skin

  4. Increased risk of infection


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Iron deficiency anemia does not increase the risk of infection.

What is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5?

  1. Pneumonia

  2. Diarrhea

  3. Malaria

  4. Measles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5, killing over 1 million children each year.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of pneumonia?

  1. Cough

  2. Fever

  3. Shortness of breath

  4. Diarrhea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diarrhea is not a consequence of pneumonia.

What is the leading cause of death among adults over the age of 65?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Chronic respiratory disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults over the age of 65, killing over 600,000 people each year.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of heart disease?

  1. Chest pain

  2. Shortness of breath

  3. Fatigue

  4. Weight loss


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weight loss is not a consequence of heart disease.

What is the leading cause of death among women worldwide?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Chronic respiratory disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide, killing over 8 million women each year.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of stroke?

  1. Paralysis

  2. Aphasia

  3. Memory loss

  4. Depression


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Depression is not a consequence of stroke.

What is the leading cause of death among men worldwide?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Chronic respiratory disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men worldwide, killing over 9 million men each year.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of cancer?

  1. Pain

  2. Fatigue

  3. Weight loss

  4. Nausea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nausea is not a consequence of cancer.

What is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 1?

  1. Preterm birth

  2. Congenital anomalies

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Diarrhea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 1, killing over 1 million children each year.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of preterm birth?

  1. Respiratory problems

  2. Feeding difficulties

  3. Developmental delays

  4. Increased risk of infection


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preterm birth does not increase the risk of infection.

What is the leading cause of death among newborns?

  1. Birth asphyxia

  2. Preterm birth

  3. Congenital anomalies

  4. Neonatal sepsis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birth asphyxia is the leading cause of death among newborns, killing over 1 million babies each year.

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