Food Insecurity Quiz

What is food insecurity?

• The limited access to unhealthy food

• The limited or uncertain access to nutritious food

• The abundance of unhealthy food

• The abundance of nutritious food

Approximately how many people worldwide experience moderate or severe food insecurity?

• 1 billion

• 2.4 billion

• 5 billion

• 10 billion

Which regions have the highest concentration of food-insecure people?

• Australia and Oceania

• North America and Europe

• Middle East and North Africa

• Central and South America, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa

What are the two categories of food insecurity according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?

• Moderate and severe

• Temporary and chronic

• Physical and mental

• Mild and severe

What are some human-driven causes of food insecurity?

• Climate change and natural disasters

• War and conflict, increases in food prices

• Lack of arable land and water resources

• Food waste and post-harvest losses

What are some natural factors that contribute to food insecurity?

• Political instability and economic decline

• Lack of access to healthcare and education

• Sanitation issues and water scarcity

• Floods, droughts, and changing weather conditions

How does food insecurity affect health?

• It improves mental health and job performance

• It can cause malnutrition, weakness, and illness

• It has no impact on health

• It leads to increased physical fitness

What are some long-term solutions to food insecurity?

• Regulating food prices and reducing food waste

• Creating community social nets and improving access to arable land

• Promoting sustainable agriculture and expanding insect protein sources

• Donating to humanitarian organizations and funding food banks

Which international organization launched the Zero Hunger Challenge?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• United Nations (UN)

• World Bank

• Peace Corps

What is one way to reduce food insecurity at the local level?

• Increasing trade restrictions and protectionist policies

• Implementing agricultural practices that contribute to climate change

• Raising food prices to control inflation

• Improving communication between local and regional stakeholders