Deck 14: Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

B
Tofu is a soybean curd used in Asian food patterns.It is a good source of protein in the diet.

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

C
During Ramadan,Muslins observe daily fasting,taking no food or drink from dawn to sunset.However,nights are spent in special feasts that begin with an appetizer followed by the family's "evening breakfast."

Question 3

Although on the decline,_____ are associated with improved dietary quality and beneficial developmental assets.

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

Answer 3

A
Although family meals have been shown to have an inverse relationship with high-risk behaviors among adolescents,improved dietary quality,and beneficial developmental assets,family mealtimes are on the decline.

Question 4

An example of a Cajun dish would be

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Food habits are least affected by

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

Question 7

Of the following the most healthy 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 8

An example of a food item for which consumption has increased as a result of changing lifestyles and family patterns is

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

Question 9

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

A) pork.
B) eggs.
C) milk.
D) fish.

Question 10

A factor that contributes to the increasing prevalence of obesity is

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

Question 11

In Mediterranean countries,the main cooking fat is

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

Question 12

Alcohol is strictly prohibited by

A) Jews.
B) Greeks.
C) African Americans.
D) Muslims.

Question 13

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

A) a man and woman who are not married.
B) unrelated roommates living together.
C) single family households.
D) nonworking mothers and children.

Question 14

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

A) plantain.
B) yellow squash.
C) watermelon.
D) yellow rice.

Question 15

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 16

A factor that has the greatest influence on food habits is

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

Question 17

A factor that has the least effect on food habits is

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

Question 18

An Italian family that immigrates to the United States is most likely to serve what type of food on special occasions and holidays?

A) fried rice
B) lasagna
C) enchiladas
D) spatzle

Question 19

A new food or new advice about food is more readily accepted if it comes from a(n)

A) dietitian.
B) grocery clerk.
C) hair dresser.
D) advertiser.

Question 20

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

A) switching from rice to bread
B) continuing steamed rice with meals.
C) giving up fresh fruits with meals.
D) dressing in jeans occasionally.

Question 21

Snacking is

A) generally unhealthy.
B) a way to provide missing nutrients if carefully planned.
C) more expensive than eating only meals.
D) an essential part of a good diet.

Question 22

A common vegetable found in the African American diet is

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

Question 23

A staple food found in the Native American 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

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 26

Cajun foods are especially popular in

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

Question 27

A type of seafood that should be avoided according to Jewish dietary laws is

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

Question 28

A Muslim 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.
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.