Influences on Food Choices

Which of the following factors is a biological influence on food choices?

• Cultural traditions

• Nutrient needs

• Advertising

• Social media trends

How does the availability of food resources affect food choices in a community?

• It has no effect

• It limits the variety of foods available

• It increases the cost of food

• It only affects imported foods

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What role does the hormone ghrelin play in food choices?

• Suppresses appetite

• Increases appetite

• Regulates blood sugar

• Enhances taste perception

Which scientific method is used to determine the nutritional content of food?

• Spectroscopy

• Chromatography

• Electrophoresis

• Centrifugation

How does climate change potentially influence food choices?

• By increasing food diversity

• By altering food availability

• By reducing food prices

• By improving food quality

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What is the impact of food labeling on consumer choices?

• It confuses consumers

• It has no impact

• It helps consumers make informed choices

• It only affects organic foods

Which of the following is a psychological factor affecting food choices?

• Taste preferences

• Food allergies

• Nutrient absorption

• Metabolic rate

How do cultural beliefs influence food choices?

• They have no influence

• They dictate food preparation methods

• They only affect religious communities

• They only influence food packaging

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What is the effect of socioeconomic status on food choices?

• It has no effect

• It limits access to healthy foods

• It only affects luxury food items

• It increases food waste

Which experiment can be used to study the effect of color on taste perception?

• Double-blind taste test

• Single-blind taste test

• Color preference survey

• Nutritional analysis