Question 1

A factor that has the greatest influence on food habits is

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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.

Question 5

Alcohol is strictly prohibited by

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

Question 6

Food habits are least affected by

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

Question 7

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 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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A)  switching from rice to bread 
B)  continuing steamed rice with meals. 
C)  giving up fresh fruits with meals. 
D)  dressing in jeans occasionally. 
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 12

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 13

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

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

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 15

Snacking is

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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. 
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 16

A staple food found in the Native American diet is

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

Question 17

An example of a Cajun dish would be

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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 20

Of the following the most healthy 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 .

Exam 14: Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

A factor that has the greatest influence on food habits is

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

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

When Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan

Alcohol is strictly prohibited by

Food habits are least affected by

Current trends in eating habits in the United States include

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

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

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

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

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

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

Food neophobia is fear of eating

Snacking is

A staple food found in the Native American diet is

An example of a Cajun dish would be

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

In Mediterranean countries,the main cooking fat is

Of the following the most healthy snack item would be

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