Food Security and Famine Quiz

What has made it possible for people in developed countries to have access to a wide variety of food?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Refrigeration and global trade

• Climate change

Which of these is NOT mentioned as a way food is preserved?

• Freeze-drying

• Salting

• Refrigeration

• Canning

Where might cheese in a developed country supermarket come from?

• Nigeria

• New Zealand

• Brazil

• Russia

Which country is known for exporting breakfast cereals?

• Canada

• India

• Ethiopia

• China

Why is it a problem that not everyone gets the right amount of food?

• It leads to boredom

• It increases food prices

• It causes obesity and famine

• It causes more food imports

What happens when people eat more than they need and don’t exercise?

• They grow taller

• They become undernourished

• They become obese

• They get stronger

What is a major risk for people who are obese?

• Malaria

• Broken bones

• Diabetes

• Dehydration

What percentage of adults in the United States are overweight or obese?

• 38%

• 62%

• 68%

• 16%

How many overweight children under five are there globally?

• 4 million

• 42 million

• 100 million

• 200 million

Which country in the table has the lowest percentage of overweight adults?

• China

• Eritrea

• United Kingdom

• India