Foods 1- 1.00

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

• availability of canned foods

• religious beliefs with specific food laws

• increases in one's high blood pressure

• number of employed parents

The price of specialty coffee drinks has risen in the United States due to increased demand. This is an example of what type of external food influence?

• economic

• environmental

• media

• technological

Physiological influences on food choices include gender, age, wellness, and:

• peer group

• personal likes & dislikes

• emotions & feelings

• activity levels

To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate should be filled with:

• a variety of foods from each food group

• grains & vegetables

• fruits & grains

• fruits & vegetables

Eating pizza with friends after a football game is MOST LIKELY an example of which food choice factors?

• comfort & family ties

• social ties & entertainment

• adventure & entertainment

• nutrition & wellness

An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:

• consuming fresh fruit for dessert

• encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade

• replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal

• guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet

Eating pasta the night before a race is MOST LIKELY an example of which type of individual food choice factors?

• adventure & wellness

• enjoyment & social ties

• comfort & entertainment

• nutrition & wellness

Karen consumes two & one half cups of spinach every day to meet her vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following?

• vary your protein source

• make half your grains whole grains

• focus on whole fruit

• vary your vegetables

Gardening, dancing, & walking briskly are examples of:

• very light physical activities

• light physical activities

• moderate physical activities

• vigorous physical activities

Jason, a 25 year old young professional, relies heavily on high-sodium & high-fat fast food & frozen meals because he never learned to cook. Which internal influence on food choices does this represent?

• family schedules

• knowledge & skills

• peer group

• stages of life