The eligibility requirement that must be met to participate in a congregate meals program or a home-delivered meals program is:
a. living alone.
b. 60 years of age or older.
c. diagnosed health problem or disability.
d. income below the federal poverty level.
Q. 2The best time to buy affordable fresh fruits and vegetables is:
a. daily to ensure freshness.
b. when they are in season.
c. when they are reduced for clearance.
d. early in the morning when they are first delivered to the store.
Q. 3Factors that may increase food costs include:
a. eating meals away from home.
b. using a microwave.
c. growing vegetables in a garden.
d. buying foods in bulk.
Q. 4Some of the main factors that influence family food costs include family income, family social obligations, and the number of:
a. household appliances.
b. family members at home.
c. family schedules.
d. children younger than 5 years of age.
Q. 5Public health nutritionists use social marketing:
a. to apply commercial marketing strategies to the development of educational and public health programs.
b. to increase sales of foods produced by health-conscious companies.
c. to educate consumers about healthy eating through social media and other social networks.
d. to maintain global connections and share research findings.
Q. 6The food group that provides most fiber and phytochemicals is:
a. whole grains.
b. fruits and vegetables.
c. meat, fish, poultry, and eggs.
d. dairy foods.
Q. 7The first ingredient listed on a food label is:
a. the one present in the least amount.
b. the one present in the greatest amount.
c. the one that provides the least nutrients.
d. the one that provides the most nutrients.