Exam 2

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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


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