Deck 14: Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Question 1

A dish that is not allowed according to Jewish (kosher)food laws is

A) bacon-wrapped dates.
B) scrambled eggs with toast.
C) beef and vegetable stew.
D) grilled salmon with lemon.

Answer 1

A
According to Jewish dietary law.foods containing pork.such as bacon.are not to be eaten.

Question 2

An example of a Cajun dish would be

A) meatballs.
B) jambalaya.
C) chow mein.
D) a burrito.

Answer 2

B
Jambalaya is a dish commonly found in the Cajun culture.It consists of red beans and rice.blackened catfish or red snapper.barbecued shrimp.breaded catfish with Creole sauce.and boiled crawfish.

Question 3

An eating style that includes a relatively high number of "eating occasions" is referred to as

A) grazing.
B) meals.
C) episodes.
D) snacking.

Answer 3

A
Eating many times throughout the day is a pattern recently termed grazing.

Question 4

Improved dietary quality and beneficial developmental assets are associated with

A) eating family meals.
B) women in the workplace.
C) religious dietary laws.
D) fast foods.

Question 5

A factor that contributes to the increasing prevalence of obesity is

A) the expanding portion sizes at restaurants.
B) an increased intake of fruits and vegetables.
C) a lower sodium intake in snack foods.
D) greater prevention of chronic disease.

Question 6

On special occasions and holidays.an Italian family that has immigrated to the United States is most likely to serve

A) chicken fried rice.
B) chicken Parmesan.
C) chicken enchiladas.
D) chicken and dumplings.

Question 7

A factor that has the least effect on food habits is

A) food availability.
B) economics.
C) health and nutrition.
D) beliefs regarding food.

Question 8

A new food or new advice about food is more readily accepted if it comes from

A) a dietitian.
B) a grocery clerk.
C) a hairdresser.
D) an advertiser.

Question 9

Of the following.the healthiest snack item would be

A) whole-wheat crackers and hummus.
B) ice cream topped with strawberries.
C) pretzels with cheese dip.
D) chicken nuggets with ranch dip.

Question 10

In Mediterranean countries.the main cooking fat is

A) olive oil.
B) lard or shortening.
C) peanut oil.
D) butter.

Question 11

Food habits are least affected by

A) news reports.
B) economics.
C) cultural factors.
D) social customs.

Question 12

An example of an Asian food item that is a good source of protein would be

A) rice candy.
B) tofu.
C) broccoli stir-fry.
D) buttermilk curd.

Question 13

Alcohol is strictly prohibited

A) in the Jewish diet.
B) in the Greek diet.
C) in the traditional Southern diet.
D) in the Muslim diet.

Question 14

An example of foods for which consumption has increased because of changing lifestyles and family patterns are

A) fast-food french fries.
B) fresh apples and carrots.
C) fresh mashed potatoes.
D) homemade wheat breads.

Question 15

When Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan

A) only liquids are allowed for the entire month.
B) hospitalized patients and pregnant women are exempt.
C) nights are often spent in special feasts.
D) only special foods are allowed during the day.

Question 16

According to Jewish (kosher)food laws.an example of foods that must not be eaten together would be

A) chicken and noodles.
B) cheese and crackers.
C) a hamburger with cheese.
D) scrambled eggs and milk.

Question 17

An example of acculturation for a person emigrating from China to the United States would be

A) changing the diet staple from rice to bread.
B) continuing to eat steamed rice with meals.
C) giving up fresh fruits with meals.
D) dressing in jeans occasionally.

Question 18

An example of a type of American household that is becoming more common would be

A) a couple who are married.
B) unrelated roommates living together.
C) single-family households.
D) traditional, nuclear families.

Question 19

A factor that has the greatest influence on food habits is

A) food availability.
B) nutrition information.
C) sedentary lifestyles.
D) a decline in functional illiteracy.

Question 20

An example of a vegetable common to a Puerto Rican food pattern is

A) a papaya.
B) sweet potatoes.
C) a watermelon.
D) yellow rice.

Question 21

Current trends in eating habits in the United States include

A) more meals and fewer snacks.
B) fewer meals and more snacks.
C) more home-cooked meals.
D) more use of canned foods.

Question 22

Snacking is

A) generally unhealthy for most people.
B) a way to provide missing nutrients if carefully planned.
C) more expensive than eating only three meals per day.
D) essential for achieving optimal dietary intake.

Question 23

A staple food found in the Navajo diet is

A) collard greens.
B) apples.
C) corn.
D) trout.

Question 24

Soy sauce.ginger.almonds.and sesame seeds are basic seasonings for _____ food.

A) German
B) Chinese
C) Mexican
D) Native American

Question 25

According to Jewish dietary laws.a type of seafood that should be avoided is

A) salmon.
B) shrimp.
C) orange roughy.
D) trout.

Question 26

A common vegetable found in many dishes popular in the Southern United States is

A) cactus.
B) artichoke.
C) collard greens.
D) eggplant.

Question 27

Cajun cuisine is especially popular in

A) the southern United States.
B) the western United States.
C) Asian countries.
D) Puerto Rico.

Question 28

A Middle Eastern dish that is a salad made from soaked bulgur combined with chopped tomatoes.parsley.mint.and green onion.and is mixed with olive oil and lemon juice is

A) pita bread.
B) kibbeh.
C) falafel.
D) tabouli.

Question 29

Food neophobia is fear of eating

A) unfamiliar foods.
B) foods in new situations.
C) undercooked meat.
D) processed foods.

Question 30

A food pattern for which tea is the main beverage is

A) Jewish cuisine.
B) Cajun cuisine.
C) Middle Eastern cuisine.
D) Japanese cuisine.