Dhn 212 exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In the U.S., what foods do we eat too much of? -red meat (hamburgers) -candy -cheese (has a lot of saturated fat) -sugary beverages -refined grain products What foods do we eat too little of? -fruits -veggies -fish -whole grains -low-fat dairy 5 factors that influence your food choices? -cost -time -location and availability -occupation -education Top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.? 1. heart disease 2. cancer3. chronic lower respiratory infections 4. accidents 5. stroke...

What foods do we eat too much of and too little of in the US? Too much: Red meat, candy, cheese, sugary beverages, refined grain products Too little: Fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, low fat dairy What are at least five factors that influence a person's food choices? 1. Family 2. Childhood Experiences 3. Peers 4. Ethnic Background 5. Education 6. Occupation 7. Income What are the leading causes of death in the US? Which are related to diet? Heart disease(*), Cancer(*), Chronic...

In general, what are foods we eat too much of in the US? Too little? correct answers Too much: red meat, candy, cheese, sugary beverages, refined grain products Too little: fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, low-fat dairy What are at least five factors that influence a person's food choices? correct answers Convenience, cravings, budget, culture, dietary restrictions List the top 10 leading causes of death in the US. Which are related to diet/physical activity? correct answers 1....