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1
As reported in "Mission Organic 2010: Healthy People, Healthy Planet," organically grown produce:
A)cannot be canned in the same method as conventionally grown produce.
B)is especially advisable for populations vulnerable to pesticides.
C)is less expensive than conventionally grown produce.
D)is not regulated by any government agency.
2
As identified in "Mission Organic 2010: Healthy People, Healthy Planet," the fruit with the highest pesticide concentration in the study was:
A)bananas.
B)kiwi.
C)pears.
D)peaches.
3
According to "Mission Organic 2010: Healthy People, Healthy Planet," increasing United States sales of organic foods to 10 percent by 2010 would ensure that hundreds of millions of animals were treated more humanely.
A)True
B)False
4
As set out in "A Burger and Fries (Hold the Trans Fats)," foods that are likely to contain trans fats include all of the following except:
A)fried goods.
B)pre–made desserts.
C)convenience foods.
D)fresh vegetables.
5
As detailed in "A Burger and Fries (Hold the Trans Fats)," among the major cities to ban trans fats in restaurants are all of the following except:
A)Washington, D.C.
B)Philadelphia.
C)New York City.
D)Boston.
6
As reported in "A Burger and Fries (Hold the Trans Fats)," the first state to ban trans fats in restaurants state–wide was California.
A)True
B)False
7
As disclosed in "Fast Food: Would You Like 1000 Calories With That?", the key feature of the proposed menu–labeling law is:
A)saturated fat amounts.
B)calorie counts.
C)trans fat amounts.
D)water content.
8
As recounted in "Fast Food: Would You Like 1000 Calories With That?", which of the following fast–food offerings had the fewest calories?
A)KFC's Chicken Bowl.
B)Burger King's Oreo Sundae Shake.
C)Outback Steakhouse's Aussie Cheese Fries.
D)Applebee's Quesadilla Burger.
9
As noted in "Fast Food: Would You Like 1000 Calories With That?", the proposed federal menu–labeling law was part of the healthcare reform package that Congress was working on.
A)True
B)False
10
As stated in "Smarter–and Healthier–Supermarket Shopping Made Simple," Professor Marion Nestle contends that supermarkets:
A)want consumers to spend as much time as possible wandering the aisles.
B)contain very little genuinely nutritious food.
C)try hard to make shopping as convenient as possible.
D)make most of their profit on healthy food.
11
As reported in "Smarter–and Healthier–Supermarket Shopping Made Simple," a food that would be considered nutrient dense would be:
A)soda.
B)potato chips.
C)white bread.
D)a baked potato.
12
As noted in "Smarter–and Healthier–Supermarket Shopping Made Simple," the prime real estate in a grocery store is usually occupied by the healthiest food.
A)True
B)False
13
As stated in "Eat Like a Greek," traditional Mediterranean eating patterns are associated with a lower risk of all of the following diseases except:
A)river blindness.
B)type 2 diabetes.
C)cancer.
D)heart disease.
14
As given in "Eat Like a Greek," lean proteins can come from seafood; particularly recommended are salmon and sardines, which are:
A)raised in licensed farms.
B)without natural enemies and are therefore always abundant.
C)inexpensive.
D)high in omega–3s but lower in mercury.
15
As noted in "Eat Like a Greek," the Mediterranean eating style has been linked to a lower risk of cognitive decline.
A)True
B)False
16
As presented in "The Slow Food Movement Picks Up Speed," "thinking beyond your plate" refers to:
A)engaging in regular exercise.
B)knowing how and where your food is produced.
C)monitoring portions and controlling junk–food intake.
D)focusing on activities other than eating.
17
As asserted in "The Slow Food Movement Picks Up Speed," one of the best ways to support the slow food movement is to:
A)use a slow cooker rather than a microwave to prepare meals.
B)shop at health food stores rather than chain grocers.
C)buy fresh, rather than frozen, produce.
D)frequent local farmers' markets.
18
As defined in "The Slow Food Movement Picks Up Speed," "food miles" refers to the shelf life of a particular food.
A)True
B)False
19
As reported in "Schools Can Taste Good," a study of the Edible Schoolyard project conducted by Harvard University found that students who participated:
A)did not change their eating habits.
B)got better grades.
C)became vegetarians.
D)ate fewer fruits and vegetables.
20
As noted in "Schools Can Taste Good," Alice Waters, founder of the Edible Schoolyard project is by profession a:
A)nutrition lecturer.
B)professor of nutrition science.
C)middle school teacher.
D)chef.
21
According to "Schools Can Taste Good," when children grow and harvest something, they want to eat it.
A)True
B)False
22
According to "The Potential of Farm–to–College Programs," the most important factor motivating and enabling farm–to–college programs to succeed is:
A)cost savings.
B)food scarcity.
C)trade barriers.
D)student support and demand.
23
As pointed out in "The Potential of Farm–to–College Programs," the local product that Tufts University Students first requested was:
A)pears.
B)apples.
C)potatoes.
D)broccoli.
24
As observed in "The Potential of Farm–to–College Programs," Yale University was an early innovator of a farm–to–college approach.
A)True
B)False
25
According to "Produce to the People," among the projects of Fresno Metro Ministry, the centerpiece has been:
A)changing school–cafeteria practices.
B)opening its own whole foods markets.
C)establishing community gardens.
D)teaching cooking classes.
26
Regarding food security in Fresno, the author of "Produce to the People" found that:
A)very little produce is grown nearby.
B)there is an abundance of poor food choices.
C)obesity is very rare.
D)hunger among children is epidemic.
27
As reported in "Produce to the People," an important part of the Alameda Point Collaborative is teaching job skills to youth.
A)True
B)False
28
As maintained in "Color Me Healthy," phytochemicals may act in all of the following ways except:
A)as antioxidants.
B)to improve vision and smell.
C)to protect and regenerate essential nutrients.
D)working to deactivate cancer–causing substances.
29
As presented in "Color Me Healthy," colors in food indicate:
A)substances that are safe to eat.
B)a food's freshness.
C)low–calorie food.
D)the presence of some phytochemicals.
30
As claimed in "Color Me Healthy," a rainbow of colored foods in a diet plan does not ensure a variety of nutrients and photochemicals.
A)True
B)False
31
According to "Antioxidants," many experts believe that antioxidants can help prevent damage to the body from:
A)contaminated water.
B)air–borne germs.
C)antigens.
D)free radicals.
32
As pointed out in "Antioxidants," there is a high degree of scientific consensus regarding the benefits of a diet high in:
A)carbohydrates.
B)fruits and vegetables.
C)meats and grains.
D)grains only.
33
As brought out in "Antioxidants," the antioxidant lycopene is better absorbed when consumed in processed tomato products than in fresh tomatoes.
A)True
B)False
34
Conclusions about folic acid reported in "Confusion at the Vitamin Counter" include that it:
A)is only available in fruits and vegetables.
B)is necessary for the synthesis of DNA.
C)reduces risk of colon cancer developing from adenomas.
D)is effective in treating leukemia.
35
As reported in "Confusion at the Vitamin Counter," studies of selenium indicate that it:
A)does not protect against skin cancer.
B)decreases likelihood of diabetes.
C)should be taken as a supplement by anyone over 50.
D)increases the body's production of free radicals.
36
In comparing folic acid studies in the United States and Sweden, the author of "Confusion at the Vitamin Counter" found that Swedish women get more folic acid in their diet.
A)True
B)False
37
As reported in "Minerals Matter," the February 2006 calcium trial:
A)was of no value in determining risks associated with calcium supplements.
B)had flaws that impaired its ability to detect benefits.
C)concluded that increased calcium increases risk of colon cancer.
D)eliminated data from participants who did not comply with treatment.
38
As pointed out in "Minerals Matter," evidence suggests that calcium:
A)has no correlation to body fat.
B)has no correlation to body weight.
C)reduces levels of both types of cholesterol.
D)may reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
39
As noted in "Minerals Matter," potassium and magnesium slow calcium absorption.
A)True
B)False
40
According to "Fiber Free–for–All," daily fiber targets are based on data that fiber:
A)contains antioxidants.
B)prevents cardiovascular disease.
C)prevents weight gain.
D)prevents neurotoxins from remaining in the body.
41
As identified in "Fiber Free–for–All," the fiber that causes the largest increase in stool weight is:
A)isolated pectin.
B)isolated cellulose.
C)wheat bran.
D)fruit and vegetable fiber.
42
As stated in "Fiber Free–for–All," the source of the fiber has no effect on its disease–fighting abilities.
A)True
B)False
43
As claimed in "The Fairest Fats of Them All (and Those to Avoid)," there is general agreement that the percentage of a person's total calories that should come from fat is about:
A)5 percent.
B)10 percent.
C)30 percent.
D)50 percent.
44
As maintained in "The Fairest Fats of Them All (and Those to Avoid)," primary contributors to heart disease include all of the following except:
A)MUFAs.
B)saturated fats.
C)trans fats.
D)cholesterol.
45
As mentioned in "The Fairest Fats of Them All (and Those to Avoid)," one way to increase intake of omega–3 fatty acids is to eat fatty fish two or three times a week.
A)True
B)False
46
As identified in "Omega–3 Madness," the best source of omega–3s is:
A)eggs.
B)yogurt.
C)seafood.
D)peanut butter.
47
Concerning alphalinolenic acid, the author of "Omega–3 Madness" notes that:
A)it is the omega–3 with the most health benefits.
B)it is plentiful in the food supply.
C)it has been associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer in men.
D)Daily Values for it have been set by the Food and Drug Administration.
48
As reported in "Omega–3 Madness," products that contain flax oil or flaxseed likely contain only the alphalinolenic omega–3s.
A)True
B)False
49
As stated in "Food for Thought," mindful eating:
A)is adopted more easily by men than women.
B)benefits both mental and physical health.
C)benefits only physical health.
D)can lead to stress reduction, but not weight loss.
50
As given in "Food for Thought," a University of New Mexico study found that participants in a program that included mindful eating showed all of the following except:
A)decrease in weight.
B)improvements in markers of cardiovascular–disease risk.
C)improvements in measures of binge eating.
D)decrease in memory of foods served for recent meals.
51
As pointed out in "Food for Thought," the busy life of Americans has led them to be more in touch with their bodies' sense of hunger and fullness.
A)True
B)False
52
As described in "Eating Disorders in Childhood," eating disorders are considered:
A)among the most chronic and medically lethal of mental disorders.
B)conditions that will most likely be overcome before adolescence.
C)to be temporary inconveniences for parents.
D)to be birth defects.
53
As noted in "Eating Disorders in Childhood," eating disorders often strike students who are:
A)prone to skipping classes.
B)acting out in class.
C)overlooked because they are compliant.
D)frequently absent.
54
As stated in "Eating Disorders in Childhood," the recognized manifestations of eating disorder are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
A)True
B)False
55
According to "The Diet–Inflammation Connection," high concentrations of high–sensitivity C–reactive protein are associated with:
A)any alcohol consumption.
B)moderate alcohol consumption.
C)high physical activity.
D)smoking.
56
As reported in "The Diet–Inflammation Connection," foods to avoid in anti–inflammatory eating include:
A)seafood.
B)nuts.
C)avocados.
D)high–fructose corn syrup.
57
As stated in "The Diet–Inflammation Connection," vitamin E seems to decrease the level of high–sensitivity C–reactive protein.
A)True
B)False
58
The distinct diets reviewed in "The Best Diabetes Diet for Optimal Outcomes" include all of the following except:
A)high fiber/vegetarian.
B)low carbohydrate.
C)Mediterranean.
D)no fat.
59
As presented in "The Best Diabetes Diet for Optimal Outcomes," a key strategy for diabetics to achieve glycemic control is:
A)monitoring carbohydrates.
B)eliminating all sugars from the diet.
C)testing glycemic load several times a day.
D)keeping a steady weight.
60
As maintained in "The Best Diabetes Diet for Optimal Outcomes," food scientists are confident that a single, comprehensive diabetic diet will be developed in the near future.
A)True
B)False
61
According to "Diet Does Matter," the type of cancer that causes the most deaths in the United States is:
A)bladder.
B)breast.
C)lung.
D)prostate.
62
As noted in "Diet Does Matter," lycopene is found in
A)whole grains.
B)green tea.
C)cloves.
D)tomatoes.
63
As stated in "Diet Does Matter," cancer incidence rates are increasing more for men than women.
A)True
B)False
64
As reported in "Alzheimer's—the Case for Prevention," a June 2003 study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine found that behaviors associated with reduced risk of dementia included all of the following except:
A)reading.
B)playing board games.
C)watching television.
D)playing musical instruments.
65
As noted in "Alzheimer's—the Case for Prevention," the low incidence of Alzheimer's disease in India may be in part due to high intake of:
A)turmeric.
B)cinnamon.
C)figs.
D)pork.
66
As stated in "Alzheimer's—the Case for Prevention," people who are lonely are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
A)True
B)False
67
According to "Living Longer: Diet," the organ with the highest percentage of fats is the:
A)liver.
B)pancreas.
C)brain.
D)lungs.
68
As pointed out in "Living Longer: Diet," there are no antioxidants in:
A)dark chocolate.
B)cranberries.
C)grapes.
D)cucumbers.
69
As stated in "Living Longer: Diet," rats fed a spinach–rich diet had a reversal in the loss of learning ability that occurs with age.
A)True
B)False
70
As shown in "Why We Overeat," the factor that most drives food intake is:
A)presentation.
B)time of day.
C)portion size.
D)the inclusion of sugar, fat, and salt.
71
As listed in "Why We Overeat," excess weight increases the risk of all of the following conditions except:
A)cancer.
B)diabetes.
C)Alzheimer's disease.
D)heart disease.
72
As claimed in "Why We Overeat," two out of three adult Americans are now overweight or obese.
A)True
B)False
73
According to "Still Hungry?," among the many players in appetite regulation produced by the body, the one hormone that does not suppress appetite is:
A)leptin.
B)insulin.
C)ghrelin.
D)PYY.
74
As claimed in "Still Hungry?," the least–effective nutrient at suppressing appetite is:
A)fat.
B)protein.
C)sugar.
D)carbohydrate.
75
As suggested in "Still Hungry?," if a weight watcher must have a sugary drink, one sweetened with glucose might be a better choice than one sweetened with fructose.
A)True
B)False
76
As reported in "The Health Diet Face–Off," the major problem with most studies on diets is that they do not address:
A)popular or "fad" diets.
B)real–life conditions.
C)long–term success rates.
D)available support systems.
77
As explained in "The Health Diet Face–Off," the Weight Watchers Online (WWO) diet approach states that:
A)calories must be counted.
B)carbohydrates should be limited.
C)meat must be eliminated.
D)no food is off limits.
78
As noted in "The Health Diet Face–Off," study participants on the WWO diet lost far more weight overall than those on the other diets.
A)True
B)False
79
As reported in "Are We Setting the Stage for Obesity and Poor Oral Health?", heavy soft–drink consumption is associated with:
A)obesity.
B)low intake of fat.
C)high intake of ascorbic acid.
D)high intake of riboflavin.
80
With regard to family life, the author of "Are We Setting the Stage for Obesity and Poor Oral Health?" observes that:
A)parents have little influence on children's nutrition choices.
B)education has no impact on dietary behavior.
C)children's time spent in sedentary activities has been positively correlated to parental behavior.
D)eating meals as a family has little bearing on meal content.
81
As noted in "Are We Setting the Stage for Obesity and Poor Oral Health?", duration of carbohydrate exposure has a significant impact on dental health.
A)True
B)False
82
As reported in "Cancer: How Extra Pounds Boost Your Risk," the cancer that kills more nonsmokers than any other is cancer of the:
A)liver.
B)pancreas.
C)kidney.
D)colon.
83
As identified in "Cancer: How Extra Pounds Boost Your Risk," the woman with the highest risk for post–menopausal breast cancer is one who:
A)is overweight throughout life.
B)was normal weight and then gained weight when older.
C)has a lifelong history of irregular periods.
D)was overweight when young and lost weight when older.
84
As noted in "Cancer: How Extra Pounds Boost Your Risk," pancreatic cancer kills a large majority of those diagnosed with it.
A)True
B)False
85
As shown in "The World Is Fat," for most of the developing world:
A)terrorism is a greater threat than starvation.
B)obesity is a more serious threat than hunger.
C)only the rich can afford to be overweight or obese.
D)the obesity problem is overwhelmingly prevalent among men.
86
As brought out in "The World Is Fat," contributors to the obesity epidemic in the Third World include all of the following except:
A)bottled water.
B)processed foods.
C)sweetened beverages.
D)a shift to energy–dense foods.
87
As noted in "The World Is Fat," many governments and industries have tried to combat obesity by strictly controlling the introduction of cheap sweeteners, oils, and meat into developing countries.
A)True
B)False
88
As discussed in "Miscommunicating Science," among the forces that promote miscommunication is:
A)declining number of scientific journals.
B)sheer greed.
C)slowed speed of information transmission.
D)reduction in computational velocity.
89
In reviewing the history of scientific communication, the author of "Miscommunicating Science," notes that:
A)each level of communication technology development has reduced miscommunication.
B)Guttenberg invented mechanical printing in order to disseminate scientific journals.
C)the seventeenth century featured the greatest expansion of communication in human history.
D)the written word was susceptible to scientific dispute resolution.
90
As reported in "Miscommunicating Science," if correct scientific protocol is followed, miscommunication is impossible.
A)True
B)False
91
According to "Shaping Up the Dietary Supplement Industry," the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will take serious action against a supplement manufacturer:
A)if the product does not contain what the label claims.
B)when the product makes false claims.
C)when people are being really hurt by the product.
D)if the product claims it is FDA approved.
92
As noted in "Shaping Up the Dietary Supplement Industry," among the claims that can legally be made by a dietary supplement is that it:
A)prevents disease.
B)affects certain organs.
C)diagnoses a condition.
D)mitigates the effects of a condition.
93
As reported in "Shaping Up the Dietary Supplement Industry," supplements sold in the United States before October 1994 are assumed safe by the Food and Drug Administration.
A)True
B)False
94
According to "Why People Use Vitamin and Mineral Supplements," the number–one reason cited by consumers using a vitamin or mineral supplement for the first time is:
A)prevention of specific conditions.
B)recommended by a doctor.
C)for treatment of a specific, existing condition.
D)to boost energy.
95
As reported in "Why People Use Vitamin and Mineral Supplements," among the consumers who used a condition–specific supplement in 2005, the most frequently cited condition was:
A)heart health.
B)anemia.
C)joint pain.
D)diabetes.
96
As stated in "Why People Use Vitamin and Mineral Supplements," based on the TrendSense model, phosphorous has strong potential as an up–and–coming supplement.
A)True
B)False
97
According to "'Fountain of Youth' Fact and Fantasy," the majority of supplement users:
A)are living in poverty.
B)are younger people.
C)take a preventive health approach.
D)are poorly educated.
98
In discussing vitamin supplements, the author of "'Fountain of Youth' Fact and Fantasy" notes that:
A)if a healthy diet is eaten, supplements should be actively avoided.
B)natural brands are superior to synthetic.
C)the least expensive brands are to be avoided.
D)they should be taken within 30 minutes of a meal.
99
As pointed out in "'Fountain of Youth' Fact and Fantasy," the elderly benefit from supervised dietary supplementation.
A)True
B)False
100
As reported in "Brain Food," research on the omega–3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid has shown that it:
A)decreases a risk factor for late–onset Alzheimer's disease.
B)has no benefit for patients before puberty.
C)is associated with no change in mental function.
D)can cure Parkinson's disease.
101
As noted in "Brain Food," supplementing the diet of old rats with blueberries:
A)improved vision.
B)reversed hearing loss.
C)rejuvenated brain circuitry.
D)increased neuron inflammation.
102
As pointed out in "Brain Food," the Food and Drug Administration has approved no benefit claims for Phosphatidylserine.
A)True
B)False
103
As described in "Phytosterols," when consumed in certain quantities, phytosterols:
A)help form the structure of cell membranes.
B)increase high–density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.
C)interfere with the body's cholesterol absorption.
D)attack cholesterol formations in the bloodstream.
104
As noted in "Phytosterols," a simple way to attack low–density lipoprotein (LDL) levels is to:
A)switch to phytosterol–fortified food brands.
B)continue to consume favorite foods in moderation.
C)eat cheese and chocolate.
D)replace butter with margarine.
105
As stated in "Phytosterols," phytosterols are most beneficial when combined with other positive dietary changes.
A)True
B)False
106
As concluded in "The Benefits of Flax," flax–seed–oil supplements:
A)have no nutritional benefits.
B)are more beneficial than fish–oil products.
C)might be worth trying for those who want some fish–oil benefits without the taste of fish.
D)are more potent than corresponding fish–oil supplements.
107
According to "Is Your Food Contaminated?", the largest impediment to the use of food markers is:
A)making them safe for food contact.
B)price.
C)making them edible.
D)consumer fear.
108
As noted in "Is Your Food Contaminated?", pulsed light could be used in the vigilant kitchen to:
A)repel pests.
B)prevent spoilage.
C)indicate spoilage.
D)kill germs.
109
As pointed out in "Is Your Food Contaminated?", there has never been an intentional food poisoning in a processing plant in the United States.
A)True
B)False
110
According to "Dirty Birds," campylobacter:
A)makes chickens very sick.
B)colonizes in birds' livers.
C)is not as common as salmonella.
D)spreads through flocks faster than salmonella.
111
In reviewing the terms applied to chicken, the author of "Dirty Birds" notes that in order to be labeled USDA Organic the chickens:
A)are certified salmonella free.
B)are certified campylobacter free.
C)must be raised without antibiotics.
D)must be raised largely out of doors.
112
As pointed out in "Dirty Birds," organic chickens are more likely to harbor salmonella than conventionally produced broilers.
A)True
B)False
113
As noted in "Fear of Fresh," factors that the foods most likely to have E. coli have in common include that they:
A)are acidic.
B)are cooked before eaten.
C)grow close to the ground.
D)cannot be washed.
114
As reported in "Fear of Fresh," of the following, the food that sickened the largest number of people was:
A)ice cream.
B)fresh salmon.
C)chicken.
D)greens–based salad.
115
As discussed in "Fear of Fresh," instances of food–borne illnesses in the United States has risen sharply and consistently.
A)True
B)False
116
As reported in "Irradiation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables," the principle target of ionizing radiation is:
A)calcium.
B)lipids.
C)acid.
D)water.
117
As noted in "Irradiation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables," the produce requiring the largest dose of radiation to achieve a one log reduction for E. coli on the surface is:
A)iceberg lettuce.
B)green onions.
C)green leaf lettuce.
D)baby spinach.
118
As stated in "Irradiation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables," the destruction of spoilage organisms increases the shelf life of most fresh and fresh–cut produce.
A)True
B)False
119
As pointed out in "The E. Coli Outbreak: Lettuce Learn a Lesson," the spinach involved in the recent E. coli outbreak:
A)sickened people in many different states.
B)was all sold under the same brand name.
C)was grown in four different states.
D)had several different deadly strains of the bacteria.
120
As reported in "The E. Coli Outbreak: Lettuce Learn a Lesson," Natural Selection Foods:
A)has denied that the spinach contamination originated in their products.
B)ceased operation after the E. coli outbreak.
C)has taken unprecedented food–safety measures.
D)only sells produce under its own name.
121
As noted in "The E. Coli Outbreak: Lettuce Learn a Lesson," E. coli bacteria are essential to the healthy functioning of the human digestive system.
A)True
B)False
122
As stated in "Produce Safety: Back to Basics for Producers and Consumers," the categories of actions that have been taken to protect consumers include all of the following except:
A)prevent contamination.
B)minimize actual harm.
C)improve communication.
D)eliminate imported produce.
123
Conclusions about food safety reached in "Produce Safety: Back to Basics for Producers and Consumers" include:
A)proper cooking will kill most pathogens present in food.
B)diligence by consumers can create an absolute absence of risk.
C)fresh produce is not a source of pathogens.
D)food–borne illness is very rare in the United States.
124
As pointed out in "Produce Safety: Back to Basics for Producers and Consumers," foods that will be peeled do not need to be washed first.
A)True
B)False
125
As noted in "In Search of Sustainability," the facility identified by the U.S. Green Building Council as the greenest food manufacturing plant in the United States produces:
A)peanut butter.
B)fruit preserves.
C)granola.
D)potato chips.
126
As reported in "In Search of Sustainability," the fastest growing market for fair trade products is in:
A)Sweden.
B)the United States.
C)Italy.
D)the United Kingdom.
127
As pointed out in "In Search of Sustainability," the Federal Trade Commission reviews its environmental marketing guidelines every year.
A)True
B)False
128
As discussed in "A Question of Sustenance," genetically modified crops:
A)require more moisture than conventional plants.
B)cannot grow in saline soil.
C)are sometimes too expensive for Third World countries.
D)are prohibited in most countries.
129
As noted in "A Question of Sustenance," author Michale Pollan's recommendation is:
A)eat until you are full.
B)pay more, eat less.
C)leave the table hungry.
D)ignore nutrition.
130
As pointed out in "A Question of Sustenance," Paul Erlich's predictions in The Population Bomb have largely come true.
A)True
B)False
131
As proposed in "Pushing Beyond the Earth's Limits," as the economy grows, its demands are outgrowing the Earth and:
A)exceeding many of the planet's natural capacities.
B)the world population is shrinking.
C)starvation is rampant.
D)farming is becoming popular again.
132
As presented in "Pushing Beyond the Earth's Limits," it has become increasingly clear that within the next few years:
A)fishing will take over from agriculture as major imports decline.
B)imported food will become rarer.
C)the size of cities will shrink exponentially.
D)tightening food supplies will be the world's greatest trouble.
133
As suggested in "Pushing Beyond the Earth's Limits," world grain production is a basic indicator of dietary adequacy at the individual level and of overall food security at the global level.
A)True
B)False
134
As expressed in "Draining Our Future: The Growing Shortage of Freshwater," because the global demand for water has tripled over the last half century, and millions of irrigation wells have been drilled, pushing water withdrawals beyond recharge rates, we are now:
A)staring into our dusty buckets.
B)finally willing to respond to the world's water crisis.
C)mining groundwater.
D)nervously awaiting the accessibility of desalination technology.
135
As observed in "Draining Our Future: The Growing Shortage of Freshwater," while most people recognize that the world is facing a future of water shortages, not everyone has connected the dots to see that this also means a future of:
A)food shortages.
B)chemically engineered water alternatives.
C)accelerated globalization
D)decreased globalization.
136
As pointed out in "Draining Our Future: The Growing Shortage of Freshwater," governments have failed to limit pumping to the sustainable yield of aquifers.
A)True
B)False
137
As reported in "10 Reasons Why Organic Can Feed the World," if the United Kingdom switched to all organic farming:
A)there would be more meat and produce available.
B)no changes would be needed in the typical diet.
C)more arable land would be needed.
D)thousands of jobs would be created.
138
As stated in "10 Reasons Why Organic Can Feed the World," active ingredients permitted for use on organic crops include:
A)all fungicides.
B)herbicides.
C)sulphur.
D)acetylsalicylic acid.
139
As observed in "10 Reasons Why Organic Can Feed the World," there are more prisoners behind bars in the United Kingdom than there are farmers in the field.
A)True
B)False





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