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1.

In 2008, more than 49 million Americans lived in food insecure households.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True! More than 49 million Americans including 16.7 million children were living with food insecurity in 2008. This number increased from 2007 by almost 13%.

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2.

Every year food insecurity tends to decrease in households across the nation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False! Food insecurity has been increasing from 5-40% a year since the year 2000.

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3.

Each day in the US enough food is produced for each individual to consume around 3,400 calories.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True! With all the extra food produced in America nobody should be going to sleep hungry.

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4.

Almost half of the households recieving food assistance have to choose between buying food or paying rent.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True! Food cost have increased by 5.1% since 2007 as well as the rising cost of rent, a number of Americans are faced with a tough decision every month.

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5.

Since 2006, food pantries, soup kitchens and non-profits recieving support from Feeding America have reported an increase of children they are serving by 20%.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False! Feeding America has reported a 50% increase of children they are serving since 2006.

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6.

Most households with food insecurity do not have at least one person working.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False! 36% of households that are food insecure have at least one person working.

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7.

1 out of 5 NJ families do not earn enough to afford basic necessities such as food.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True! 1 out of 5 NJ families stuggle every month to afford basic necessities.

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8.

1 in 6 children live on the brink of hunger in 26 states in the US.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Jan 10, 2013

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Feb 19, 2010

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Hunger Quiz

In 2008, more than 49 million Americans lived in food insecure households.

Every year food insecurity tends to decrease in households across the nation.

Each day in the US enough food is produced for each individual to consume around 3,400 calories.

Almost half of the households recieving food assistance have to choose between buying food or paying rent.

Since 2006, food pantries, soup kitchens and non-profits recieving support from Feeding America have reported an increase of children they are serving by 20%.

Most households with food insecurity do not have at least one person working.

1 out of 5 NJ families do not earn enough to afford basic necessities such as food.

1 in 6 children live on the brink of hunger in 26 states in the US.