Foods 1 1.0 Review

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

• Peer group

• Personal likes and dislikes

• Emotions and feelings

• Activity levels

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

• Comfort and family ties

• Social ties and entertainment

• Adventure and entertainment

• Nutrition and wellness

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

• A variety of foods from each food group

• Grains and vegetables

• Fruits and grains

• Fruits and vegetables

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

• Economic

• Environmental

• Media

• Technological

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

Gardening, dancing, and walking briskly are examples of:

• Very light physical activities

• Light physical activities

• Moderate physical activities

• Vigorous physical activities

Karen consumes 2 1/2 cups of spinach every day to meet her veggie group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job following?

• Vary your protein source

• Make half your grains whole

• Focus on the whole fruit

• Vary your vegetables

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 5 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 and wellness

• Enjoyment and social ties

• Comfort and entertainment

• Nutrition and wellness

External factors such as spring flooding or colder than normal winters are:

• Economic influences on food availability and choices

• Environmental influences on food availability and choices

• Media influences on food availability and choices

• Technological influences on food availability and choices