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WorksheetsObjective 1 Food Choices & Influences
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Cutting food costs in half because children are leaving for college is an example of which type of influences on food?
cultural influences
physiological influences
psychological influences
situational influences
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.
Eating pasta the night before a race is most likely an example of which type of individual food choice factors?
adventure and wellness
enjoyment and social ties
comfort and entertainment
nutrition and wellness
Which is an example of an external influence affecting food choices?
availability of canned foods
increased income and food budgets
increases in one's high blood pressure
number of employed parents
Physiological influences on food choices include gender, age, wellness, and:
peer group
personal likes and dislikes
emotions and feelings
activity levels
Choosing to convert a vacant city lot into a community vegetable garden is an example of what type of external food influence?
economic
environmental
media
technological
Jason, a 25-year-old young professional, relies heavily on high-sodium and high-fat fast food and frozen meals because he never learned to cook. Which individual influence on food choices does this represent?
family schedules
knowledge and skills
peer group
stages of life
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
Fourth of July, Ramadan, Easter, and Christmas are examples of which individual influences on food choices?
personal beliefs
personal tastes
religious and cultural
situational factors
Eating pizza with friends after a football game is most likely an example of which food choice factors?
comfort and family ties
social ties and entertainment
adventure and entertainment
nutrition and wellness
The food groups recommended in the greatest amounts on MyPlate are:
fruits and grains
fruits and protein
grains and protein
grains and vegetables
Aerobics, competitive basketball, and running are examples of:
very light physical activities
light physical activities
moderate physical activities
vigorous physical activities
Lucas is a fifteen-year-old male. He is on the basketball team and is very active most days of the week. How many calories are recommended by MyPlate for Lucas to eat each day?
1,800–2,000 calories
2,000–2,400 calories
2,400–2,800 calories
2,800–3,000 calories
Mason wants to start a physical fitness program to help him get in shape. What activities should he practice for flexibility?
stretching exercises
cardiovascular exercises
resistance exercises
calisthenics
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
Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?
following recommended calorie needs
practicing moderation
controlling portion sizes
achieving physical fitness
Gardening, dancing, and walking briskly are examples of:
very light physical activities
light physical activities
moderate physical activities
vigorous physical activities
An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:
consuming 1,800 calories per day and burning 2,100 calories per day
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.
A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged and canned foods by:
buying more canned than packaged foods
buying only organic food products
purchasing larger sizes
reading the nutrition labels
To encourage good nutrition, ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends choosing foods that are high in:
fiber and nutrients
sodium and added sugars
sodium and added fats
water and calories
