Author Question: Which of the following best describes a food desert? a. The inability to store foods at an ... (Read 34 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following best describes a food desert?

a. The inability to store foods at an acceptable temperature
b. The inability to have healthy foods at home
c. A neighborhood with little to no access to healthy foods
d. A neighborhood that has experienced a recent food-borne illness

Question 2

Which of the following nongovernmental groups has been expending millions of dollars to reduce the impact of infectious diseases with profound effect on prevention and treatment for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria?

a. Carter Center
b. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
c. Families for Freedom Foundation
d. Bradley Foundation

LegendaryAnswers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A food desert is a neighborhood with little or no access to healthy foods. There are significant disparities in access to healthy and fresh food supplies, with poor minority families being more likely to live in a food desert. The other responses are not the correct definition of a food desert.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has local, national, and global objectives. Globally, the foundation focuses on reducing extreme poverty, improving health, and increasing public library access. Within Africa, the foundation has had a profound effect on improving access to antiviral medications and prevention and treatment for HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria. The objectives of the Carter Center are to prevent and resolve conflicts, to enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. The Families for Freedom Foundation provides education and support to families who are affected by deportation. The Bradley Foundation supports public policy organizations and conservative causes.