Question 1

A staple food found in the Navajo diet is

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

Question 2

Cajun cuisine is especially popular in

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

Question 3

Of the following.the healthiest snack item would be

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Alcohol is strictly prohibited

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

Question 6

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

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

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

Question 8

An example of a Cajun dish would be

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

Question 9

A factor that has the greatest influence on food habits is

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Food neophobia is fear of eating

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

In Mediterranean countries.the main cooking fat is

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Current trends in eating habits in the United States include

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

Question 20

When Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan

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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. 
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.

Exam 14: Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

A staple food found in the Navajo diet is

Cajun cuisine is especially popular in

Of the following.the healthiest snack item would be

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

Alcohol is strictly prohibited

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

A factor that has the least effect on food habits is

An example of a Cajun dish would be

A factor that has the greatest influence on food habits is

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

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

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

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

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

Food neophobia is fear of eating

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

In Mediterranean countries.the main cooking fat is

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

Current trends in eating habits in the United States include

When Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan

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