Supertasters tend _____.
a. not to eat citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes
b. to drink beverages such as tea and wine
c. not to eat vegetables such as brussels sprouts, cabbage, and broccoli
d. to describe themselves as meat and potato eaters
e. to believe that dietary choices are important to health and well-being
Q. 2Vacillating consumers _____.
a. are not concerned about the connection between diet and health
b. believe a healthy diet is not an important part of preventing illness
c. consistently select nutritious food and strive for health
d. tend to vary their food choices depending on the occasion
e. tend to describe themselves as meat and potato eaters
Q. 3Henry finds that his snack choices are high in calories and decides he would like to make healthier choices. Which initial change would provide him with the best chance for sustained improvement in his snacking behavior?
a. Eliminate snacks entirely from the diet to avoid the temptation of making unhealthy choices.
b. Snack only on low-calorie foods, such as vegetables.
c. Never eat his favorite snack foods again to reduce calorie intake.
d. Replace one snack per day with a healthier choice, such as fruit.
e. Simply adopt a broad notion to eat less each day.
Q. 4What is a popular comfort food in the United States?
a. ice cream
b. rice
c. pasta
d. pizza
e. steak
Q. 5Potatoes, rice, corn, and yucca are foods that have cultural significance in specific countries and may be referred to as _____..
a. nutrient dense
b. super foods
c. favorite foods
d. starchy foods
e. junk food
Q. 6Which food additives were related to the development of hyperactivity in a study involving a large group of children?
a. blue and green food colorants
b. red, yellow, and orange food colorants
c. sodium benzoate
d. red, yellow, orange, blue, and green food colorants
e. red, yellow, and orange food colorants, and sodium benzoate
Q. 7Lead _____.
a. remains in the environment for a short period
b. is stored principally in fatty tissue
c. stays in the body 20 years or more
d. levels in the blood of children has increased in recent decades
e. exposure as an adult is associated with an increased risk of dementia