Agriculture's Impact on Nutrition

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How does agriculture affect nutrition?

  1. By providing food for consumption

  2. By providing income for purchasing food

  3. By providing employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture affects nutrition by providing food for consumption, income for purchasing food, and employment opportunities that allow people to earn money to buy food.

What is the relationship between agriculture and food security?

  1. Agriculture is a necessary condition for food security

  2. Food security is a necessary condition for agriculture

  3. Agriculture and food security are independent of each other

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is a necessary condition for food security because it provides the food that people need to survive. Without agriculture, there would be no food, and people would not be able to survive.

What are some of the challenges to improving nutrition through agriculture?

  1. Climate change

  2. Pest and disease outbreaks

  3. Lack of access to inputs

  4. Lack of knowledge about nutrition

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There are many challenges to improving nutrition through agriculture, including climate change, pest and disease outbreaks, lack of access to inputs, and lack of knowledge about nutrition.

What are some of the strategies that can be used to improve nutrition through agriculture?

  1. Promoting the production of nutrient-rich crops

  2. Improving access to inputs

  3. Providing nutrition education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many strategies that can be used to improve nutrition through agriculture, including promoting the production of nutrient-rich crops, improving access to inputs, and providing nutrition education.

What is the role of agriculture in addressing malnutrition?

  1. Agriculture can provide food for the hungry

  2. Agriculture can provide income for the poor

  3. Agriculture can create jobs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture can play a role in addressing malnutrition by providing food for the hungry, income for the poor, and jobs that allow people to earn money to buy food.

How can agriculture be made more sustainable?

  1. By using less water

  2. By using less fertilizer

  3. By using less pesticides

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture can be made more sustainable by using less water, fertilizer, and pesticides.

What are some of the benefits of sustainable agriculture?

  1. It can help to improve soil health

  2. It can help to reduce water pollution

  3. It can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture can help to improve soil health, reduce water pollution, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

How can consumers support sustainable agriculture?

  1. By buying food from local farmers

  2. By buying organic food

  3. By buying food that is produced using sustainable methods

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers can support sustainable agriculture by buying food from local farmers, buying organic food, and buying food that is produced using sustainable methods.

What is the role of government in promoting sustainable agriculture?

  1. Government can provide financial incentives for farmers to adopt sustainable practices

  2. Government can provide technical assistance to farmers

  3. Government can educate consumers about sustainable agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government can promote sustainable agriculture by providing financial incentives for farmers to adopt sustainable practices, providing technical assistance to farmers, and educating consumers about sustainable agriculture.

What is the future of agriculture?

  1. Agriculture will become more sustainable

  2. Agriculture will become more productive

  3. Agriculture will become more equitable

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of agriculture is likely to be characterized by increased sustainability, productivity, and equity.

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