Foods 1: Review 3

Which is an example of an external influence affecting food choices?

• attitudes toward food
• health limitations
• religious restrictions
• vitamin fortification

Which person should be sure to reduce sodium intake to 1500 mg?

• female in the 1st trimester of pregnacy
• forty-year-old male
• new mother breastfeeding her infant
• teenage male with diabetes

A recommendation found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to:

• burn fewer calories than one consumes
• burn more calories than one consumes
• gradually decrease calories burned by increasing food eaten
• gradually decrease calories consumed by eating more carbs

What is an important cost-saving strategy to consider when shopping for foods?

• buy by unit pricing and need
• buy foods only that you have coupons and discounts for
• buy only in bulk
• buy only store brands

In addition to food products, BP sells hair care products at a higher price. This type of store is MOST LIKELY a:

• convenience store.
• farmer’s market
• specialty store.
• supermarket.
  

Marcus has hypertension. The doctor told him to check for which nutrient on the food label?

• Carbohydrates
• Fat
• Protein
• Sodium

Stan bought all fresh seafood at Sam’s Seaside Shop. This type of store is MOST LIKELY a:

• convenience store
• farmer’s market.
• specialty store
• supermarket.

Fresh meat, purchased for use more than just a few days, should be stored:

• dry
• frozen
• on the counter
• refrigerated

The BEST reason for storing foods properly at home is:

• fewer calories in foods
• fewer servings per person
• less retention of nutrients
• more cost-effective meals

Janis wants to purchase ingredients for a casserole. Which categories of foods for a casserole would she select by color, cut, grade, fat content, expiration date, smell, and packaging?

• Canned
• Dairy
• Fruits and vegetables
• Red meats