Factors in Food Choices Assignment

Which two professions are responsible for providing food to the American consumer?

• Attorneys and accountants

• Politicians and lobbyists

• Farmers and ranchers

• Teachers and coaches

What is the definition of a natural agricultural product?

• Any product grown naturally on a farm

• Meat and poultry raised in an environment free of cages

• Any product which does not enter a processing plant

• There is no USDA definition for this term

Which type of agricultural products are produced without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides using sustainable practices and following strict guidelines?

• Organic products

• Natural products

• Free-range products

• Hormone-free products

Which of the following is NOT a resource for obtaining, preparing or consuming food?

• Time

• Money

• Access to food

• Cooking technique

Which of the following is responsible in determining the amount, variety and quality of foods one is able to purchase?

• Access to food

• Money

• Time

• Lifestyle

The new food guide introduced in the 21st century is known as which of the following?

• My Bowl

• The New Food Plate

• MyPlate

• The Food Pyramid

Which aspect of food did 16th century Europeans NOT value?

• Taste

• Texture

• Appearance

• Smell

The 1990s saw an increase in what kinds of foods from food manufacturers?

• Fat free foods

• Food with "low" in the name

• Organic foods

• Fried foods

Whose television show brought French foods to the homes of many Americans in the 60s?

• Martha Stewart

• Ina Garten

• Giada De Laurentiis

• Julia Child

Which decade is considered to be the worst decade in American cuisine?

• The 30s

• The 50s

• The 70s

• The 90s