ch. 5

Betty Sue

"Committed" consumer-someone who believes a healthy diet promotes health and prevents illness. They consistently eat a healthy diet because they are committed to eating for health.

Cousin

"Unconcerned" consumer-someone who is not concerned about how the food they eat affects their health.

Mom & Aunt

"Vacillating" consumer-someone who both feels and says that they are eating for their health, but doesn't always stick to it. They tend to stay from their healthy diets when they go out to eat or celebrating a special occasion.

When comparing the consumption of whole fruits to other fruit sources, whole fruits made up ________% of the diet in 2- to 19-year-olds.

53

Which of the following is true regarding sugar intake?

It has not been demonstrated to increase hyperactivity in children.

Some studies have shown that certain individuals are sensitive to food dyes causing reactions such as hyperactive behavior.

True

The improvements people make to their diet that last tend to be the littlest changes that require the least amount of work, but still give results.

True

The primary reason that efforts to improve food choices fail is that people attempt to make too drastic of a change at once.

True

Comfort foods are chosen for their _____.

association with pleasant memories

Which of the following is a major influencing factor that influences what people eat?

-Culture -Practical Considerations -Food Preferences -Nutritional Knowledge and Beliefs

A healthy diet is often stumbled upon through chance.

False

A high sugar diet will cause hyperactivity in children.

False

Children with an iron deficiency may display reduced problem-solving ability.

True

Food choices in adults are _____.

largely learned

Taste receptors are located within the _____.

papillae of the tongue

Occupational exposure to lead in adults is linked to _____.

poor kidney function

An example of cultivating a preference for a status food would be _____.

preferring steak if you could only afford beans as a child

Genetic variations in the _____ are related to a dislike of cilantro or arugula.

sense of smell

There is evidence to suggest that people with a(n) _____ deficiency will seek out foods to remedy the lack thereof.

sodium

Dietary changes are more likely to succeed if _____.

the benefits of the change outweigh any disadvantages.

All children display hyperactive tendencies due to consumption of certain food additives.

False

An iron deficiency in young children will have no long-term impact.

False

Food choices are set in stone during the experiences of childhood.

False

Humans are born with the ability to make nutrient-based food choices.

False

In order to prevent diet relapses, a person should focus on perfection immediately.

False

Overall, children in American are consuming plenty of fruits.

False

Sensitivity to basic tastes is a learned trait.

False

Which statement is true regarding fetal exposure to alcohol?

Fetal exposure to alcohol can result in permanent delays in mental development.

How does nutrition knowledge influence food choices?

It motivates some, but not all, people to make healthful changes.

In addition to having trouble paying attention and learning new information, children who have iron deficiency anemia have been shown to be fearful, shy and not wanting to play with others.

True

In order to be successful, positive dietary changes must be culturally acceptable.

True

Individuals who taste flavors more intensely are more likely to gain weight over time.

True

Malnutrition during childhood may result in antisocial behavior in children.

True

Practical considerations for food selection include the cost of food, how convenient the food is, how hungry someone is, the availability of food and a person's health.

True

Shifting American food choices are driven by an increasing interest in ethnic and spicy foods.

True

Within the United States, food preference has the largest impact on food choices.

True

Which claim is best supported by scientific evidence?

Very-low-carbohydrate diets can reduce short-term memory.

In the 2011-2012 surveys examined by researchers, were next in popularity after apples.

bananas

The _____ of vegetables and fruit directly affects their intake.

cost

The most common single nutrient deficiency in children is _____ deficiency.

iron

Children can best be encouraged to eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits by _____.

offering them an assortment of fruit and vegetables