Foods I mid -term

Eating Pasta the night before a race is most likely an example of which type of food choice factors?

• Adventure and wellness

• Enjoyment and social ties

• Comfort and entertainment

• Nutrition and wellness

External Factors such as spring flooding and 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

Fourth of July, Ramadan, Easter, and Christmas are examples of which internal influences on food choices?

• Personal beliefs

• Personal tastes

• Religious and cultural

• Situational factors

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

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

• Adventure and entertainment

• Social ties and entertainment

• Comfort and family ties

• Nutrition and wellness

To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends choosing foods that are high in:

• Fiber and nutrients

• Sodium and added sugars

• Sodium and added fats

• Water and calories

Karen consumes two and 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

• Focus on whole fruit

• Vary your vegetables

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

• Consuming fresh fruits 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

Aerobics, competitive basketball, and running are examples of:

• Very light physical activities

• Light physical activities

• Moderate physical activities

• Vigorous physical activities

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