Food Insecurity Quiz

Which of the following best describes food insecurity?

• Insufficient access to nutritious food that complies with one's preferences

• Feeling hungry due to skipping meals

• Eating a balanced diet every day

One categorizes _____ food security as describing a household with no problems accessing food.

• High Food Security

• Marginal Food Security

• Low Food Security

• Very Low Food Security

Select which regions of the world had the lowest food insecurity in 2022.

What are two main causes of food insecurity mentioned in the text?

• Human population increase

• Rising poverty

• Lack of technology and education

• Natural disasters

• Wars

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The global population is expected to grow ​ (a)   people by 2050 if the current trends persist?

• 2 billion
• 4 billion
• 1 billion
• 3 billion

The relationship between poverty and food deserts is that poverty​ (a)   the number of food deserts.

• reduces
• has no impact on
• usually is the cause of
• increases grocery stores thereby reducing

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is a fear associated with the use of corn for biofuels?

• It will decrease the demand for biofuels

• It will increase the availability of corn

• It will drive up corn prices

• It will reduce the need for alternative fuels

How does food insecurity affect mental health?

• Enhances mental well-being

• Leads to stress and anxiety

• No impact on mental health

• Improves cognitive function

A potential health risk for people suffering from food insecurity is (a)  

• Improved immunity
• Suffering from parasitic or bacteri
• Increased energy levels
• Better mental health

Which are the communities in the United States most impacted by food insecurity?

• Urban communities
• Black and Hispanic communities

• Rural communities

• White communities