Chapter 14: Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Which feature is a characteristic of dietary pattern of Cajun cuisine?: -Bland flavor -Abundant seafood as a base -Heavy use of milk and yogurt -Use of wine in cooking -Use of poultry fat

-Abundant seafood as a base -Use of wine in cooking -Use of poultry fat

Which physical factor influences personal food choices?: -Available food supply -Sanitation and housing -Storage and cooking facilities -Advertising and marketing -Geography, agriculture, and distribution

-Available food supply -Sanitation and housing -Storage and cooking facilities -Geography, agriculture, and distribution

Which food product can be consumed according to Jewish dietary laws?: -Pork -Beef -Dairy products -Fish without fins and scales -Shellfish -Eggs

-Beef -Dairy products -Eggs

Which food is part of the historical dietary patterns of Native American cuisine?: -Blue corn flour -Olive oil -Wild bananas -Milk -Hard cheese -Smoked meat

-Blue corn flour -Wild bananas -Smoked meat

Which eating habits have Mediterranean influences? -Cooking with olive oil -Eating bread or pasta with most meals -Drinking a glass of milk for strong bones -Snacking on almonds to prevent diseases -Eating rich desserts, such as pies, after every meal

-Cooking with olive oil -Eating bread or pasta with most meals -Snacking on almonds to prevent diseases

Which food or drink is traditionally consumed at sunset to break the daily fast during Ramandan?: -Dates -Water -Alcohol -Coffee -Fish

-Dates -Water

Which food item is considered of special value to health in the Quran?: -Figs -Pork -Alcohol -Dates -Buttermilk

-Figs -Dates -Buttermilk

Which food has a special value for Muslims, based on the Islamic teachings of the Quran? -Figs -Milk -Honey -Buttermilk -Fermented fruit

-Figs -Milk -Honey -Buttermilk

Which food is consumed by individuals who practice Islam because the food represents a special value to physical and social health? -Figs -Pork -Olives -Honey -Alcohol -Buttermilk

-Figs -Olives -Honey -Buttermilk

Individuals who practice which faith avoid consuming beef products? -Hinduism -judaism -Islam -Buddhism -Roman Catholicism

-Hinduism -Buddhism

Which country has strongly influenced Asian cultural food patterns commonly found in the United States?: -India -China -Japan -Vietnam -Philippines

-India -China -Japan -Vietnam -Philippines

Which religion abstains from consuming pork? -Islam -Buddhism -Hinduism -Seventh-Day Adventism -Mormon

-Islam -Buddhism -Hinduism -Seventh-Day Adventism

Which physical factors would prevent a person from making healthy food choices?: -Lack of running water -Having a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus -Having allergies to strawberries and nuts -Living in an apartment with a small refrigerator -Living 30 miles from the closest produce market

-Lack of running water -Living in an apartment with a small refrigerator -Living 30 miles from the closest produce market

Which food pattern differentiates Mexican American cuisine from traditional Mexican cuisine? -Less lard is used -More dairy products are used -Lunch is the largest meal of the day -Dinner is the largest meal of the day -More chronic diseases are caused by poor dietary habits

-Less lard is used -More dairy products are used -Dinner is the largest meal of the day -More chronic diseases are caused by poor dietary habits

According to research, which benefit is associated with family meals? -Lower risk for obesity in adulthood -Increased fruit and vegetable intake -Decreased risk for disordered eating -Improved academic performance in children -Protection against alcohol and substance use in children

-Lower risk for obesity in adulthood -Increased fruit and vegetable intake -Decreased risk for disordered eating -Improved academic performance in children -Protection against alcohol and substance use in children

Which ethnic groups use corn as a staple in the diet?: -Greeks -Mexicans -Southeast Asians -Native Americans -Southern African Americans

-Mexicans -Native Americans -Southern African Americans

Which risk is lowered as a result of following a Mediterranean diet?: -Mortality -Diabetes -Cardiovascular diseases -Overall cancer incidence -Neurodegenerative diseases

-Mortality -Diabetes -Cardiovascular diseases -Overall cancer incidence -Neurodegenerative diseases

Which fruit is typically found in an African-American diet?: -Peaches -Bananas -Avocado -Strawberries -Watermelon

-Peaches -Bananas -Watermelon

Which foods are permitted in a Jewish diet?: -Ham -Sirloin steak -Chicken breast -Leavened bread -Beef blood sausage

-Sirloin steak -Chicken breast -Leavened bread

In which way do the dietary laws of a religion direct dietary intake?: -Specify who can eat food -Specify how food can be eaten -Stipulate when food can be eaten -Determine which foods should be avoided -Specify how the food should be prepared

-Specify how food can be eaten -Stipulate when food can be eaten -Determine which foods should be avoided -Specify how the food should be prepared

Which feature describes the impact of changing household dynamics on food patterns?: -Spending less time preparing and cooking meals -Eating out more frequently -Eating meals together more often -Increasing the number of snacks consumed -Increasing portion sizes

-Spending less time preparing and cooking meals -Eating out more frequently -Increasing portion sizes

Children's consumption of which type of food is rarely affected by marketing influences?: -Vegetables -Fruits -Cereals -Carbonated drinks -Candies

-Vegetables -Fruits

Which culture introduced "soul food" during the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s?

African American

Which is a physiological factor that influences personal food choice?

Allergies

Which food seldom appears in Southeast Asian cuisine?

Beef

Which calcium-containing food should the nurse recommend to Lisavet (Pregnant and Jewish) as a way to increase her intake of dietary calcium?

Borscht

Which factor influences the social aspect of eating as a family?

Busy lives with multiple activities

When providing dietary counseling to a Hispanic patient who consumes traditional Mexican foods, which food should the nurse consider recommending to the patient in order to help meet the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium?

Cheese

Which meal is acceptable for a patient in accordance with Jewish dietary laws (kashrut)?

Chicken, rice, peas, and tea

Which hormone is responsible for making a person "feel good," giving a mild "high" by easing the sensation of pain with pleasurable flavors?

Endorphin

Which Mediterranean culture has a dietary pattern that includes plentiful portions of vegetables frequently served as the main entrée?

Greek

Which feature describes snacks that Americans commonly consume?

High in sodium

Which religion's dietary practices prohibits or strongly discourages beef consumption?

Hinduism

Which religion's dietary practices permits leavened food with some restrictions?

Judaism

Which fruit is part of the Chinese cultural dietary pattern?

Kumquats

Which food is served as a symbol of sacrifice during Eid-al-Fitr?

Lamb

Which source of fat is part of the historical dietary patterns of Mexican cuisine?

Lard

Which meal is the largest meal of the day according to the traditional meal patterns in a Mexican diet?

Lunch

Which meal pattern represents that of a traditional Mexican diet?

Lunch is the largest meal of the day

Which culture's dietary pattern is often recommended by health care providers as an effective method for cardiovascular disease prevention?

Mediterranean

In which way does acculturation to a Western diet affect the health and dietary intake of an immigrant?

New dietary habits increase the risk for chronic disease

Which food or beverage choice as part of the Mediterranean diet can help protect against chronic diseases?

Olive oil

Which religious group follows the strictest observance of Jewish food laws?

Orthodox

Which description of food laws observed by basic groups within Judaism is correct?

Orthodox, with strict observance of food laws

Which meal choice would be appropriate for a person who is a devout Buddhist?

Pasta with red sauce and garden salad

Which food product would people of Asian descent be most likely to use in meal preparation?

Rice flour

Which religious dietary practice is followed only by the Jewish and Muslim religions?

Ritual slaughter of animals

The nurse is caring for a child with food neophobia. Which finding would the nurse expect?

The child refuses to try new snacks.

Which food should the dietitian order for a hospitalized patient who practices Islam?

Turkey breast in a pita pocket

Which suggestion could encourage a person who reports overeating on a daily basis to reduce portion sizes?

Use MyPlate.gov in meal planning

Which advertising strategy targets children and can affect their eating patterns?

Using brand mascots and cartoon characters on food packages

Which food type likely comprises the majority of each meal for people of Asian descent?

Vegetables

A person of Greek descent would be likely to eat which food product with a typical meal?

Yogurt

Which food choice would be appropriate for a patient who practices Hinduism?

Yogurt