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Food insecurity exists because
 
  A. the world is overpopulated.
  B. food production is not meeting the world's needs.
  C. food distribution efforts often fail.
  D. there is not enough seed to plant.

Q. 2

It is estimated that 85 percent of all homeless men and women in urban areas
 
  A. abuse substances and/or have a mental illness.
  B. could maintain steady employment.
  C. are runaways.
  D. receive money from friends and relatives.

Q. 3

Some possible nutrition-related causes of colic include all of the following EXCEPT
 
  A. increased intestinal gas.
  B. the breast-feeding mother's diet.
  C. cow's milk allergies.
  D. being fed too often.

Q. 4

Which food should NOT be given to infants due to the possibility of botulism?
 
  A. skim milk
  B. strawberries
  C. honey
  D. tuna

Q. 5

Which of the following are signs of an infant's readiness for solid foods?
 
  A. a developed tongue-thrust reflex
  B. inability to turn head away
  C. ability to sit with support
  D all of the above

Q. 6

Which of the following is true about alternatives to breast milk?
 
  A. The formula must follow specific FDA requirements.
  B. Cow's milk can be fed to infants.
  C. Powdered formula is the most expensive.
  D. Soy and rice milk are excellent breast milk substitutes if the infant is allergic.

Q. 7

Scott, age 21, has just graduated from 2-year community college and wants to join the United
  States Marine Corps. According to the USMC web site, applicants must be within acceptable
  weight and body fat standards
 
   So Scott asks his family physician to assess his body fat to
  determine whether he's eligible to join the Marines. Scott's results are as follows:  body fat:
  21.8, BMI: 27. What is Scott's condition?
  A) average B) overweight C) under-weight D) obese

Q. 8

People living in poverty often shop for ________ rather than ________.
 
  A. convenience; savings
  B. volume; value
  C. treats; nutrition
  D. fast food; staples

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