Chapter 14: Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Chapter 14: Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Food habits are least affected by

a.	news reports.
b.	economics.
c.	cultural factors.
d.	social customs.

 

 

ANS:  A

Food habits are least affected by news reports. Food habits, like any other form of human behavior, develop from many personal, cultural, social, economic, and psychological influences.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   264-265         TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

2. An example of a food item for which consumption has increased as a result of changing lifestyles and family patterns is

a.	fast food french fries.
b.	fresh apples and carrots.
c.	fresh mashed potatoes.
d.	homemade wheat bread.

 

 

ANS:  A

Fast food french fries from fast food establishments have become a part of family lifestyle and family patterns today with the fast pace of life.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   277                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

3. A new food or new advice about food is more readily accepted if it comes from a(n)

a.	dietitian.
b.	grocery clerk.
c.	hair dresser.
d.	advertiser.

 

 

ANS:  C

Food habits are influenced by many factors, including social influences from friends, economics, and psychological factors.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   265-266         TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

4. In Mediterranean countries, the main cooking fat is

a.	olive oil.
b.	lard or shortening.
c.	peanut oil.
d.	butter.

 

 

ANS:  A

Mediterranean cooking includes seasonings such as olive oil, garlic, wine, tomato puree, and herbs and spices.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   274-275         TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

5. Of the following the most healthy snack item would be

a.	whole wheat crackers and hummus.
b.	ice cream topped with strawberries.
c.	pretzels with cheese dip.
d.	chicken nuggets with ranch dip .

 

 

ANS:  A

Whole wheat crackers and hummus provides whole grain and vegetable protein and is relatively low in fat.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   276-277

TOP:   Nursing Process: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance