Exam 2
Which of the following diet-related diseases are associated with the dietary patterns of low socio-economic African Americans? (Choose all that apply.)
-hypertension -overweight and obesity -type 2 diabetes
Approximately how many varieties of chile peppers are found in the tropical region of Mexico?
90
Less than 1% of Indians are adherants of this religion, despite its Indian origins
A. Buddhism
The major difference between Indian and Pakistani cuisine is the use of distinctive spices in Pakistan, influenced by what culture?
Arabic
Panettone (at celebrations and Christmas)
Argentina
Regional variations in cuisine among central Europeans are minor with the exception of what country?
Armenia
The lower rate of heart disease in the Mediterranean region is believed to be related to the high dietary intake of
B&C .... monounsaturated fats & omega-3 fatty acids.
Serbian cheese and egg pie
B. Gibanjica
This is the major religion of India.
B. Hinduism
Moroccan food reflects ______ cooking, which comes from origins in the Maghreb region.
Berber
Which of the following is generally true regarding families in South America?
Children often stay at home until marriage.
How does the food intake behavior of the Chinese change as they become more acculturated?
Decrease in complex carbohydrate intake
The influence of this religion in India is strongest in the north.
E. Islam
Brazil's cuisine is a uniform throughout the country without much variation among the five regions.
False
Puerto Ricans living in New York City have a difficult time finding ingredients for traditional dishes.
False
The health beliefs of Caribbean Islanders are unique among Latinos.
False
Knodel
Germany
Sauerbraten
Germany
Polet roti a la creole (regional specialty)
Haiti
Which Caribbean culture is especially concerned with flow of blood in relation to illness?
Haitian
What African American holiday was created in 1966 to celebrate the unity of all people of African heritage?
Kwanzaa
What is the proper term used to describe people originally from Mexico?
Latino
"Ayur"
Longevity
What is the name of the German festival that is celebrated in the fall and characterized by enjoying polka music, beer, and sausages?
Oktoberfest
papa seca (will need rehydration)
Peru and Ecuador
Kielbasa
Poland
All of the following are regional cooking styles of the Philippines except:
Polynesian
pasteles (at Christmas)
Puerto Rico
Chicken Kiev
Russia
What is the main difference between Chinese and Japanese cuisine?
The Japanese place a greater emphasis on the appearance of the meal.
After immigration, it becomes more popular for Mexican Americans to drink low- or non-fat milk and eat aged cheeses.
True
During Vietnamese meals, all of the dishes are served at the same time.
True
Many Japanese etiquette rules are similar to those of the Chinese.
True
The Pennsylvania Dutch still form a cohesive ethnic community of German descendants.
True
The Yucatan peninsula is geographically isolated from the rest of Mexico and has its own regional cuisine.
True
Traditionally, Russian families were larger than those in the United States and then decreased in size after immigration.
True
Greek butter cookie
a. Kourabiedes
Many Caribbean Islanders believe that being a little overweight is
associated with well-being.
In China, where are special meals with guests typically celebrated?
at a restaurant.
In Greece the main meal, eaten in the afternoon, starts with appetizers such as:
baba ganouj
Cornerstones of the daily diet in Central America are
beans and corn
The popular Russian-style soup borscht is made from which vegetable?
beets
What type of beans is Cuban cuisine noted for?
black beans
_____________ are a popular bean in Guatemala.
black beans
A meal is not a meal unless the traditional staple prepared in the traditional manner is served. Which of the following foods/beverages would make a meal complete in southern India?
boiled rice
Which plant used for food was indigenous to the Pacific Islands?
breadfruit
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with ______ than are non-Hispanic whites, and in Hawaii, Native Hawaiian men have the highest mortality rate for all forms of this disease.
cancer
Foods commonly eaten by the early Mayans included
corn
The diet of South Americans is largely based on what staple?
corn
Which ingredient replaced the use of African staple starched in the traditional black southern diet?
corn
Beliefs include the concept that all living things have souls, resulting in strict vegetarianism
d jainism
Serbian national beef dish
d. Pljeskavica
Which American food group is typically not consumed in Korea?
dairy
What are masalas in South Asia?
distinctive mixtures of spices
Greek meatballs
e. Kofta
Iranian rice pilaf
f. Polo
Age-adjusted mortality rates for Korean Americans are much higher than for the general population.
false
Fresh milk is widely consumed in the Balkans in addition to being used in cooking.
false
In Pakistan, the hot-cold system of foods encourages eating cold foods in winter and hot foods in the summer.
false
On average, African American men living in high risk urban areas live the same number of years as Asian American women in general.
false
Pacific Islanders eat mainly native-grown foods.
false
Pakistani Americans traditionally consume convenience foods for dinner after immigration due to a fast paced lifestyle.
false
The Filipino diet is lower in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol than the diet of any of the other Southeast Asians.
false
The importance of the extended family is a new African American tradition developed after arriving in America.
false
The preferred and predominant cooking preparation method used in Southern India is boiling.
false
Yin and yang refer to the Japanese classification system of therapeutic food.
false
Which aspect of their life in Cambodia has been most difficult to retain in the United States?
family structure
What is a core food of the Scandinavian diet?
fish
What is a very popular way to prepare meat in South America?
grilling
Which of the following is a popular home remedy in Central America?
herbal teas
What is the Greek herbal cure for a sore throat?
honey and lemon
What significant health problem for African Americans is a potent risk factor for coronary heart disease in blacks?
hypertension
In Mexico, an illness is almost always perceived as being due to what?
outside forces
What is the popular noodle-based soup in Vietnam?
pho
___________ is the practice of eating nonnutritive substances such as clay or chalk.
pica
Polish-style dumplings filled with meat, bacon, potatoes, or fruit are called:
pierogi
For Southeast Asians, which of the following factors promotes health and helps prevent illness?
respect for one's ancestors
What is the foundation of the Korean diet?
rice
Which of the following is NOT a staple food crop in Africa?
rye
Clarified butter is referred to as ____________ in the Balkans and Middle East.
samana
What is the term coined in the 1960's associated with fresh meats and vegetables made from scratch and thoroughly cooked?
soul food
Which of the following is not a key starch source in the South Pacific diet?
soursop
Which of the following is a common beverage for Southeast Asians?
soy milk
The rate of which disease decreases with acculturation of Japanese Americans?
stomach cancer
Which ceremony in Japan represents the search for harmony with nature and within self?
tea ceremony
What is the flat bread of Mexico called?
tortillas
50% of African American families are headed by single women.
true
In Korea generational ties, or family loyalties, are more important than those of marriage.
true
In the Middle East, cuisine often features fruits combined with meat-based dishes
true
Koreans almost always eat soup at breakfast along with rice.
true
Local availability and surplus of food determined the diet of slaves in America.
true
Pakistani men have higher incidence of diabetes than Asian Indian men.
true
Samoans believe eating the wrong foods can cause dislocation of the to'ala.
true
Studies have shown that Japanese American elders may have a low intake of calcium.
true
The traditional diet of the nations bordering the Mediterranean is high in monounsaturated fat.
true
The unemployment rate of black Americans is nearly twice that of white Americans.
true
There is a high incidence of low-birthweight infants among African Americans.
true
When eating at a home in the Middle East, the guest should always accept the offer of food; to refuse would be an insult to the host.
true
Empadinhas (spicy shrimp mixture inside)
Brazil
"Veda"
C science or knowledge
Iranian porridge of meat and vegetables
C. Halim
Belief in only on God and rules include following the "five K's"
C. Sikhism
Gulyas
Hungary
The Amish are a sect of
Mennonites
What is the term used to describe Mexicans of mixed Indian and Spanish ancestry?
Mestizos
