Food Influences and Body Composition Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an internal influence on food choices?

• Family traditions

• Hunger

• Advertising

• Peer pressure

What is body composition?

• The number of meals eaten per day

• The ratio of fat, muscle, and bone in the body

• The amount of water you drink

• The types of food you eat

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing body tissues?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

Which of the following is an external influence on eating habits?

• Emotions

• Metabolism

• Cultural traditions

• Taste preferences

Which term describes a person’s thoughts and feelings about their own body?

• Body image

• Body mass index

• Body composition

• Body temperature

Which of the following is a common cultural influence on food choices?

• Personal hunger

• Religious dietary laws

• Physical activity level

• Genetic makeup

How might peer pressure affect a teenager’s eating habits?

• By changing their metabolism

• By encouraging them to try new foods

• By altering their genetic makeup

• By increasing their appetite

Explain how advertising can influence food choices among teenagers.

• By making food more nutritious

• By increasing awareness of healthy options

• By making certain foods seem more appealing

• By reducing the cost of food

Which of the following best explains how body image can impact eating habits?

• People with positive body image always eat healthy foods

• People with negative body image may skip meals or diet excessively

• Body image has no effect on eating habits

• Only athletes are affected by body image

A student notices that their family always eats rice with every meal. What type of influence is this on their food choices?

• Internal influence

• Cultural influence

• Nutritional influence

• Emotional influence