Researchers Compared the Levels of Hunger and Malnutrition in Poverty-Stricken

question 26

Multiple Choice

Researchers compared the levels of hunger and malnutrition in poverty-stricken areas of the United States before and after the implementation of nutrition and food stamp programs.They concluded that the programs

• A)actually made the situation worse because it encouraged people to become dependent on government handouts which were discontinued when the funding ran out halfway through the fiscal year.
• B)had not made much difference in hunger and malnutrition because of bureaucratic misapplication -- too much aid was given to people who did not really need it and too little was given to people who really did need it.
• C)helped many and reduced hunger and malnutrition by about half but needed to be expanded to help more.
• D)virtually eliminated hunger and made it difficult to find much evidence of the malnutrition identified in the earlier study.

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Definitions:

Environmental Justice

The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Food Justice

The movement seeking equity in access to healthy, nutritious food for all individuals, regardless of socio-economic status.

Food Policy Councils

Collaborative networks that address food system issues and work toward more sustainable food policies at local, state, or national levels.

Tradeable Permit Plan

An environmental policy tool that allows companies or countries to buy and sell allowances for the emission of pollutants, encouraging reduction in emissions in a cost-effective manner.