1.4 Factors in Food Choices Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a socio-cultural factor that impacts food choices?

• Ethnicity

• Geographic region

• Personal environment

• Blood type

Which geographic region of the U.S. is most associated with casseroles, beef, corn, and potatoes?

• Midwest

• Coastal

• Southwest

• Southern

Foods from the Southwest region of the U.S. tend to be:

• Bland and simple

• Spicy, influenced by Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cuisine

• Heavy in seafood

• Mostly fried

Which religion’s dietary laws are known as Kashrut and forbid eating meat with dairy?

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

• Christianity

Hindu dietary laws encourage what type of eating pattern?

• Vegetarianism for respect of life

• Kosher meats only

• Halal meats only

• High-protein, low-carb

Which of the following is prohibited in Islam?

• Pork, blood, and alcohol

• Beef and fish

• Dairy products

• Coffee and tea

Which is an example of a personal environment factor?

• Age

• Religion

• Family mealtimes and home lifestyle

• Income level

Family mealtimes provide which of the following benefits?

• Increase food costs

• Teach table etiquette and portion sizes

• Limit cultural exposure

• Eliminate peer pressure

Which demographic factor groups people by life stage (children, teens, adults, seniors)?

• Education level

• Age

• Gender

• Household composition

Women tend to be more concerned with body weight when choosing foods.

• True

• False