Health and Nutrition - Pre Sac Quiz

What influence does socioeconomic status have on an individual's accessibility level for nutritious foods?

• It affects what areas individuals live in and where they have to shop

• It affects product branding such as promotions and advertisements

• It only affects high income individuals and not low income individuals

• All of the above

Which of the following answers is an example of a serving size most commonly used when looking at food labelling?

• 1 cup

• 100g

• 250mL

• All of the above

Which of the following answers would occur in an individual from a deficiency in Vitamin D?

• Gout

• Rickets

• Scurvy

• Osteoporosis

Based on a culture of your choice, select a typical traditional food and its importance in that culture.

Fat and Saturated Fat are two significant sources of information on nutritional labels. Briefly describe the difference between the two.

There are many different methods used by health organisations to promote healthy eating habits among youth individuals. Briefly describe one and how it is effective.

The food industry uses many different marketing tactics to target young adults. Identify and discuss one of these.

Food companies regularly use different advertising techniques to influence their customer's behaviours towards food choices. Provide two examples of this occurring and discuss their impact/importance.

Social media platforms play a huge role in nutritional information within current society. Provide two advantages and disadvantages of relying on social media as a source of nutritional guidance.

Many government policies aim to reduce obesity rates for young adults and children. Outline the effectiveness of these policies and provide challenges that could be addressed alongside strategies to help overcome these challenges.