BIOD 121 (portage) Module 5.3: Undernutrition

BIOD 121 (portage) Module 5.3: Undernutrition Undernutrition is a __________________ concern. Correct answer- global Undernutrition: Correct answer- results from a lack of adequate food required to meet one's nutrient needs over a period of time. Undernutrition is the most common form of malnutrition among the poor in bot ____________ and ________________ countries. Correct answer- developed; underdeveloped Food insecurity: Correct answer- a condition in which people do not have adequate access to food (or not of a variety and quality that is needed) Population growth: Correct answer- we have enough food to feed the world, but expansion leads to shortages and disparities between developed and underdeveloped countries. combined with different culture practices and economical standing makes it hard for everyone to have access to proper nutrition. Depletion of farmland and water: Correct answer- agriculture production is at its peak in many countries, but excess demands, poor farming practices, and shrinking resources will have a negative effect on food production. War and political unrest: Correct answer- war leads to an increase in poverty, a disruption to health care, and lack of safe water, shelter, and food. Even when food is available it may not be distributed to the needy due to lack of infrastructure or politics. Inadequate shelter and sanitation: Correct answer- in developing countries, it is common for the impoverished to reside in ghettos and shantytowns. The result is a lack of a safe and convenient water supply, lack of facilities to keep food safe from spoilage, rotting garbage, infestation of insects/rodents, and poor health care. (children and elderly and those with compromised immune systems are likely to succumb to illness) WHO estimates that 1.1 _______________ people have an unsafe and inadequate water supply while 2 _______________ people lack proper sanitation facilities. Correct answer- billion; billion Natural disasters: Correct answer- droughts, mudslides, and hurricanes have a negative impact as homes, resources, and infrastructures are destroyed. Hunger: Correct answer- painful sensation caused by lack of food