WorksheetsWhat Affects the Foods We Choose to Eat?
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is one of the biggest influences on our food choices?
Family and Culture
Color of Food
Weather
Time of Day
Which of the following is an example of a cultural dish mentioned in the text?
Sushi
Mofongo
Spaghetti
Tacos
What role do taste buds play in our food choices?
They make food look appealing
They help us digest food
They influence our taste preferences
They determine the nutritional value of food
How can cost and access to food affect our choices?
By ensuring only healthy foods are available
By limiting options to what is affordable and accessible
By making all foods equally available
By providing unlimited access to all types of food
What is the impact of media and advertising on our food choices?
They have no impact
They make us crave healthy foods
They can influence us to crave unhealthy foods
They only promote local foods
What is emotional eating?
Eating with friends and family
Eating based on your emotions rather than hunger
Eating only when you are physically hungry
Eating foods that are high in nutrients
How can friends influence our food choices?
By preventing us from trying new foods
By forcing us to eat only healthy foods
By sharing their food preferences with us
By making us eat alone
Why is it important to be a smart viewer of media?
To follow all food trends
To only watch food-related content
To critically evaluate if advertised food is healthy
To avoid all advertisements
What can help ensure everyone gets enough to eat?
Community food banks and school lunch programs
Online food delivery services
Fast food restaurants
Expensive grocery stores
What is a benefit of eating a balanced diet?
It makes you sleep more
It helps your body grow strong and stay focused
It allows you to eat more junk food
It reduces the need for exercise
What should you consider when trying new foods?
Only try foods from your own culture
Only eat foods that are sweet
Be open-minded and give unfamiliar foods a chance
Avoid foods with unfamiliar textures
What is one way to handle emotions without food?
Eating more snacks
Talking to someone or getting exercise
Watching TV
Sleeping more
What is a common reason people eat cake?
To lose weight
To celebrate something
To improve digestion
To increase energy levels
What is a potential downside of eating with friends?
You will eat less
You will never try new foods
You will always eat healthier
You might eat differently than you do at home
Why is it important to understand why we make certain food choices?
To follow food trends
To avoid eating with family
To eat more junk food
To make better food choices
How can family traditions affect the foods we eat?
They only encourage eating fast food
They make us dislike all traditional foods
They can introduce us to specific dishes and eating patterns
They have no effect on our eating habits
What is one way to make healthier food choices when eating out with friends?
Order the same food as everyone else without thinking
Skip meals before going out
Choose options with more vegetables and less added sugar
Always pick the most expensive item
Which factor can make it harder for some people to access healthy foods?
Enjoying cooking at home
Lack of transportation to food markets
Having a high income
Living close to many grocery stores
Which of the following can influence what foods we like to eat?
The size of our shoes
The color of our clothes
Our family and cultural background
The weather outside
What is one way schools can support healthy eating habits?
By offering nutritious meal options in the cafeteria
By selling only candy and soda
By not providing any food at all
By encouraging students to skip lunch
How can trying foods from different cultures benefit us?
It helps us learn about new flavors and traditions
It makes us dislike our own food
It limits our food choices
It prevents us from eating with friends
