Question 1

Evidence that a sixth basic taste exists for _____ is growing.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​sweet 
B) bitter 
C) sour 
D) fatty 
E) ​fatty

Question 2

Dietary changes introduced into a culture for the purpose of improving health can be successful only if the change is accepted by the culture.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Once the symbolic value of a food is established as a comfort food its nutritional value is of less concern.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Vacillating" consumers _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​are not concerned about the connection between diet and health 
B) believe a healthy diet is not an important part of preventing illness 
C) consistently select nutritious food and strive for health 
D) tend to vary their food choices depending on the occasion 
E) ​tend to describe themselves as "meat and potato eaters"

Question 5

An effective strategy for improving a person's diet is to _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​set broad goals 
B) make small acceptable changes 
C) make drastic changes 
D) make a number of changes at once 
E) ​give up after a relapse and start over

Question 6

Dietary changes that require a lot of will power to maintain rarely last.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Evidence indicates that young children,if offered a wide variety of foods,will select and ingest a well-balanced diet.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which factor has the greatest impact on food selection for most people in the U.S.?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​culture 
B) cost 
C) religious beliefs 
D) education 
E) ​preference

Question 9

Supertasters are very sensitive to _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a sour taste 
B) a bitter taste 
C) a salty taste 
D) nutrient toxicities 
E) ​nutrient deficiencies

Question 10

Certain food colorants and preservatives may be related to hyperactivity in some children.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Humans have an inborn attraction to which type of food?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​sour 
B) sweet 
C) spicy 
D) bitter 
E) ​fatty

Question 12

Nutrition knowledge,attitudes,and values have a lot to do with changing food choices for the better.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Henry finds that his snack choices are high in calories and decides he would like to make healthier choices.Which initial change would provide him with the best chance for sustained improvement in his snacking behavior?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Eliminate snacks entirely from the diet to avoid the temptation of making unhealthy choices. 
B) Snack only on low-calorie foods,such as vegetables. 
C) Never eat his favorite snack foods again to reduce calorie intake. 
D) Replace one snack per day with a healthier choice,such as fruit. 
E) ​Simply adopt a broad notion to eat less each day.

Question 14

Avoiding illness and curing or diminishing current health problems are strong incentives for changing food choices.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which factors have a lot to do with changing food choices for the better?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​attitudes,cultural customs,and familiarity 
B) food availability and health status 
C) nutrition knowledge,food taste,and religious beliefs 
D) food cost and convenience 
E) ​nutrition knowledge,attitudes,and values

Question 16

Approximately _____% of the U.S.population are supertasters.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​15 
B) 25 
C) 35 
D) 45 
E) ​55

Question 17

Intake of vegetables and fruits tends to increase when they become cheaper to buy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Taste is closely aligned with _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​health status 
B) level of hunger 
C) sight 
D) smell 
E) ​touch

Question 19

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome.
-lead consumption​

Accepted Answer

A) increased antisocial behavior in childhood 
B) improved growth and intellectual functioning in adulthood 
C) slower reaction times 
D) moderate increases in hyperactivity in susceptible children 
E) higher risk of violent and aggressive behavior
F)long-term deficits in learning ability and social skills
G)permanent delays in mental development

Question 20

There is evidence to suggest that people deficient in sodium experience an increased preference for foods high in potassium.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Evidence that a sixth basic taste exists for _____ is growing.​

Dietary changes introduced into a culture for the purpose of improving health can be successful only if the change is accepted by the culture.​

Once the symbolic value of a food is established as a comfort food its nutritional value is of less concern.​

"Vacillating" consumers _____.​

An effective strategy for improving a person's diet is to _____.​

Dietary changes that require a lot of will power to maintain rarely last.​

Evidence indicates that young children,if offered a wide variety of foods,will select and ingest a well-balanced diet.​

Which factor has the greatest impact on food selection for most people in the U.S.?​

Supertasters are very sensitive to _____.​

Certain food colorants and preservatives may be related to hyperactivity in some children.​

Humans have an inborn attraction to which type of food?​

Nutrition knowledge,attitudes,and values have a lot to do with changing food choices for the better.​

Henry finds that his snack choices are high in calories and decides he would like to make healthier choices.Which initial change would provide him with the best chance for sustained improvement in his snacking behavior?​

Avoiding illness and curing or diminishing current health problems are strong incentives for changing food choices.​

Which factors have a lot to do with changing food choices for the better?​

Approximately _____% of the U.S.population are supertasters.​

Intake of vegetables and fruits tends to increase when they become cheaper to buy.​

Taste is closely aligned with _____.​

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome. -lead consumption​

There is evidence to suggest that people deficient in sodium experience an increased preference for foods high in potassium.​

Evidence that a sixth basic taste exists for _____ is growing.

Dietary changes introduced into a culture for the purpose of improving health can be successful only if the change is accepted by the culture.

Once the symbolic value of a food is established as a comfort food its nutritional value is of less concern.

"Vacillating" consumers _____.

An effective strategy for improving a person's diet is to _____.

Dietary changes that require a lot of will power to maintain rarely last.

Evidence indicates that young children,if offered a wide variety of foods,will select and ingest a well-balanced diet.

Which factor has the greatest impact on food selection for most people in the U.S.?

Supertasters are very sensitive to _____.

Certain food colorants and preservatives may be related to hyperactivity in some children.

Humans have an inborn attraction to which type of food?

Nutrition knowledge,attitudes,and values have a lot to do with changing food choices for the better.

Henry finds that his snack choices are high in calories and decides he would like to make healthier choices.Which initial change would provide him with the best chance for sustained improvement in his snacking behavior?

Avoiding illness and curing or diminishing current health problems are strong incentives for changing food choices.

Which factors have a lot to do with changing food choices for the better?

Approximately _____% of the U.S.population are supertasters.

Intake of vegetables and fruits tends to increase when they become cheaper to buy.

Taste is closely aligned with _____.

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome. -lead consumption

There is evidence to suggest that people deficient in sodium experience an increased preference for foods high in potassium.