If You Were Building a Diverse, Representative Coalition to Address

question 17

Multiple Choice

If you were building a diverse, representative coalition to address the problem of hunger in the elderly population of an urban community, which of the following members would you most want to include?

• A) State agency that manages the food stamp program, resident of a senior citizen housing complex, pastor of a church in an area of town where many of the elderly poor live, director of special projects for the regional food bank
• B) State agency that manages the food stamp program, preschool teacher, pastor of a church in an area of town where many of the elderly poor live, director of special projects for the chamber of commerce
• C) State agency that manages the food stamp program, resident of a senior citizen housing complex, lawyer for a car dealership, family and consumer science educator for the county extension service

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Definitions:

Hypogeusia

A reduced ability to taste or detect flavors, which can be temporary or permanent.

Hyperphagia

An abnormal increase in appetite for food, often leading to excessive eating.

Social Phobia

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being judged or scrutinized by others in social or performance situations.

Acrophobia

The intense fear of heights, which can significantly impact an individual's ability to climb ladders, ride in tall buildings, or even stand on a chair.