Global Food Security and Malnutrition Quiz

Explore essential questions on malnutrition, food insecurity, and sustainable development goals in this nutrition quiz.

#1

What percentage of the world's population suffers from malnutrition?

10%
25%
33%
50%
#2

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of malnutrition?

Stunted growth
Obesity
Increased susceptibility to diseases
Impaired cognitive development
#3

Which of the following is NOT a micronutrient?

Iron
Vitamin C
Carbohydrates
Zinc
#4

Which of the following is a key strategy to address global food security?

Increasing food prices
Promoting sustainable agriculture
Reducing agricultural productivity
Privatizing food distribution
#5

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to food waste?

Poor storage facilities
Consumer behavior
Efficient transportation systems
Supply chain inefficiencies
#6

Which nutrient deficiency is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide?

Iron deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency
Protein deficiency
Calcium deficiency
#7

What is the term for a severe shortage of food affecting a large number of people over a wide area?

Malnutrition
Starvation
Famine
Food insecurity
#8

Which region of the world has the highest prevalence of undernourishment?

Sub-Saharan Africa
South Asia
Latin America
North America
#9

What is the primary cause of food insecurity in developed countries?

Climate change
Poverty
Food wastage
Lack of agricultural resources
#10

What percentage of children under the age of five globally are estimated to be stunted due to malnutrition?

5%
15%
25%
35%
#11

Which UN Sustainable Development Goal directly addresses food security and nutrition?

Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
#12

What is the term for a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the body?

Undernutrition
Malnutrition
Obesity
Anemia
#13

What are the main drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition?

Conflict and climate change
Economic prosperity
Technological advancement
Cultural practices
#14

What is the term for the inability to access or afford adequate food?

Hunger
Malnutrition
Food insecurity
Starvation
#15

What is the term for a condition where there is an extreme shortage of food to the point of causing death?

Malnutrition
Food insecurity
Starvation
Famine
#16

What is the name of the global movement aimed at ending hunger by 2030?

Zero Malnutrition Initiative
End Hunger Now Campaign
Feed the World Movement
Zero Hunger Challenge
#17

Which of the following is a common approach to improving food security in urban areas?

Promoting monoculture farming
Encouraging rooftop gardening
Increasing reliance on processed foods
Privatizing public food markets

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