VOCABULARY
What word describes a condition caused by not getting enough nutrients or getting an unbalanced amount of them?
Malnutrition
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy and is commonly found in bread, rice, and pasta?
Carbohydrates
What is the term for having reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food for a healthy life?
Food security
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
What is the name of the edible underground tuber with dark brown, rough skin and crisp, juicy white flesh, commonly used in Asian salads and stir-fries, also as a southern Mexican snack?
Jicama
What is the term for poor growth in children caused by chronic undernutrition, especially during the first years of life?
Stunting
Which nutrients help build and repair muscles, tissues, and body cells?
Proteins
According to 2024 FAO estimates, which country had approximately 57% of its population undernourished: Somalia or Canada?
Somalia
What does UNICEF stand for?
United Nations Children's Fund
What is the name of the edible flower bud with layered leaves, commonly served grilled or steamed in gourmet restaurants?
Artichoke
What word means the process of receiving the food and nutrients necessary for growth, health, and development?
Nourishment
Which nutrients help the body absorb certain vitamins, protect organs, and store energy?
Fats
Which country had a very low prevalence of undernourishment (around 3%) in 2024: Mexico or Madagascar?
Mexico
Which international humanitarian organization provides medical assistance to people affected by conflicts, epidemics, and disasters?
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
What is the name of the green vegetable with tightly packed leaves that resembles a small cabbage and is often roasted?
Brussel Sprouts
What word describes the food and drinks a person regularly consumes?
Diet
Which nutrients are needed in small amounts to support the immune system, vision, and healthy skin?
Vitamins
According to the 2022 Global Food Security Index, which country ranked first in overall food security: Finland or India?
Finland
What does the acronym NGO stand for?
Non-Governmental Organization
What is the name of the small, dark-purple fruit often used in Mediterranean cooking, especially in salads and oils?
Olive
What is the name of a health professional who studies food and nutrition and provides advice to improve people's eating habits?
Nutritionist
Which nutrients include calcium, iron, and potassium, and help maintain strong bones, healthy blood, and proper body functions?
Minerals
Which continent contains many countries facing severe food insecurity, including Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Africa
Which organization established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Zero Hunger?
The United Nations (UN)
What is the name of the fruit from a cactus, also known as tuna in Mexico, which has a sweet interior and tiny edible seeds?
Prickly Pear