IPHY 2420 FINAL EXAM|| 137
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
In 2012, there were __ as many hungry Americans than there were in 1960 - ANSWER-
5x
The Three Step Burden - ANSWER-Poverty --> Hunger --> Malnutrition
Effects of the Three Step Burden - ANSWER-Makes medical care limited because
cannot leave job in fear of getting fired
Negatively impacts education and personal advancement - time is scare and more
focused on finding food
Change in time scale - much more focused on the present (finding food) and less
focused on the future and planning for the future/achievement
Poverty-Obesity Paradox - ANSWER-*Quality of calories consumed: low quality calories
consumed that are not nutritious and not fueling/filing
Consuming lots of low quality, high calorie foods when it is available
Body acts similar to having Thrifty-gene: body hoards the calories
The US is the only country where __ calorie food is __ than __ calorie food - ANSWER-
High, Cheaper, Low
Demographic of hungry Americans - ANSWER-Working poor
Unemployed/Under-employed
Migrant farm workers
Elderly
Homeless
Children
Social description/ image of hungry - ANSWER-Employed - but wages not meeting cost
of living
Clothed
Married
Housed
A bit overweight
, Most common food type purchased and consumed
These foods are generally low in __ - ANSWER-Starch and high-fat
Generally low in PROTEIN
Protein deficiency bad because - ANSWER-Can cause growth problems for children
Food Insecurity - ANSWER-"Hunger" changed to Food Insecurity
A household where people did not have enough to eat during the last year
*When the availability of nutritionally adequate food is limited or uncertain
Pattern of Malnutrition - ANSWER-1) Worry about how to get enough food
2) Stretching resources - more $ to other expenses, less $ to food
3) Quality and variety of diet decreases
4) Adults eat less, skip meals, give portions to children
5) Children eat less
Food programs to address Food Insecurity - ANSWER-SNAP
National School Lunch Program
School Breakfast Program
WIC
*Summer Food Service Program
Commodities Program/Indian Reservation Food Dist. Program
Food Desert - ANSWER-*Can occur in SUBURBAN/URBAN and RURAL areas
Urban/Rural neighborhoods or towns that do not have ready access to fresh, healthy,
and affordable food
Have to drive 2+ miles to get to a nutritious food source
Either no food access or dominated by fast food = few healthy, affordable options
Effects of Hunger - ANSWER-Malnutrition
Low access to nutritious vegetables
Stress from unexpected bills b/c financially unstable
Inability of kids to focus in school
Hoarding and stealing of food
Eat very quickly when food is available
Malnutrition causes - ANSWER-Deficiency in Iron, Zinc, Protein, Antioxidants
Issues that Influence Hunger - ANSWER-Poor quality of donated food
Cost of medications (no money for food)
Food prep time takes too long
Summer food access difficult
Public transportation - ability to get food may not be available/affordable
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
In 2012, there were __ as many hungry Americans than there were in 1960 - ANSWER-
5x
The Three Step Burden - ANSWER-Poverty --> Hunger --> Malnutrition
Effects of the Three Step Burden - ANSWER-Makes medical care limited because
cannot leave job in fear of getting fired
Negatively impacts education and personal advancement - time is scare and more
focused on finding food
Change in time scale - much more focused on the present (finding food) and less
focused on the future and planning for the future/achievement
Poverty-Obesity Paradox - ANSWER-*Quality of calories consumed: low quality calories
consumed that are not nutritious and not fueling/filing
Consuming lots of low quality, high calorie foods when it is available
Body acts similar to having Thrifty-gene: body hoards the calories
The US is the only country where __ calorie food is __ than __ calorie food - ANSWER-
High, Cheaper, Low
Demographic of hungry Americans - ANSWER-Working poor
Unemployed/Under-employed
Migrant farm workers
Elderly
Homeless
Children
Social description/ image of hungry - ANSWER-Employed - but wages not meeting cost
of living
Clothed
Married
Housed
A bit overweight
, Most common food type purchased and consumed
These foods are generally low in __ - ANSWER-Starch and high-fat
Generally low in PROTEIN
Protein deficiency bad because - ANSWER-Can cause growth problems for children
Food Insecurity - ANSWER-"Hunger" changed to Food Insecurity
A household where people did not have enough to eat during the last year
*When the availability of nutritionally adequate food is limited or uncertain
Pattern of Malnutrition - ANSWER-1) Worry about how to get enough food
2) Stretching resources - more $ to other expenses, less $ to food
3) Quality and variety of diet decreases
4) Adults eat less, skip meals, give portions to children
5) Children eat less
Food programs to address Food Insecurity - ANSWER-SNAP
National School Lunch Program
School Breakfast Program
WIC
*Summer Food Service Program
Commodities Program/Indian Reservation Food Dist. Program
Food Desert - ANSWER-*Can occur in SUBURBAN/URBAN and RURAL areas
Urban/Rural neighborhoods or towns that do not have ready access to fresh, healthy,
and affordable food
Have to drive 2+ miles to get to a nutritious food source
Either no food access or dominated by fast food = few healthy, affordable options
Effects of Hunger - ANSWER-Malnutrition
Low access to nutritious vegetables
Stress from unexpected bills b/c financially unstable
Inability of kids to focus in school
Hoarding and stealing of food
Eat very quickly when food is available
Malnutrition causes - ANSWER-Deficiency in Iron, Zinc, Protein, Antioxidants
Issues that Influence Hunger - ANSWER-Poor quality of donated food
Cost of medications (no money for food)
Food prep time takes too long
Summer food access difficult
Public transportation - ability to get food may not be available/affordable
