Final Exam Flashcards
In Central Europe, vegetables are those that can be
grown in cold temperatures and preserved by pickling, fermenting or drying.
In what region do most Americans live?
South
In Scandinavia, the consumption of _____ is considered necessary for good health.
Fish
What process greatly improved agriculture and crop/food production throughout the West?
Improved irrigation methods
What grass is used extensively as a grain in colder countries?
Rye
Which of the following is not an accurate statement?
Corn is a popular crop along the coastal areas of the South
Borscht is made from
Beets
Which state is known for the production of wild rice?
Minnesota
What influence is seen in the foods of southern Europe?
Muslim
What is the predominant religion in Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal?
Roman Catholic
There is little variation across Native American tribes throughout North America in terms of traditional meal patterns.
False
Traditional health beliefs and practices are based on
relationship to nature
The primary social unit of Native Americans is
the extended family
Which of the following is NOT considered a staple within the Native American diet?
Wheat
Bottom of Alaska (West)
Alutiq and Unungax
The most notable difference between the Native American diet in the past as compared to today is in
Lower protein intake with increased sugar intake
Northern most Alaska
Inupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik, and Gwich’in
Salmon and seal oil are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
True
Fry bread is an Indigenous Alaska Native food.
False
When African cereal grass staple food is common throughout Africa but not commonly used as food in the US?
Millet
A concern with counseling Mexican/Mexican American women is
they may see advice as an accusation of inadequacy.
What is the custard-like dessert popular throughout the Caribbean called?
FLAN
A concern with the African American population, especially in the South, during pregnancy and postpartum is
PICA
The staple grain for Aztecs, Mayans, and the current inhabitants of Mexico and Central America is
corn
What is the preferred meat in the Middle East?
Lamb
One concern in counseling most Caribbean Islanders in regards to overweight and obesity is that
they may associate overweight or obesity with good health and prosperity.
One of the predominant health beliefs in the Middle Eastern culture is that __________ may cause illness.
wind or air
In the hot/cold theory of illness, hot illness would be treated with
cold foods
Where does the hot/cold diet come from
Ancient Greek humoral medicine, where the natural world works in harmony with out body.
What do hot and cold aspects depend on?
taste, preparation method, proximity to the sun
Which of the following food groups is most extensively used in China?
Vegetables
Why would many Southeast Asians be reluctant to allow surgery or autopsies to be performed?
They fear disrupting the relationship between the body and the soul
What classification of foods does Korea follow?
Um/Yang
What is Ayurvedic medicine?
Ancient Asian Indian Medicine
When taro root is pounded, made into paste and slightly fermented, it is called
Poi
High intakes of which mineral often contribute to health issues in Japan?
Sodium
Asian Indians and Pakistanis are somewhat different than other groups when they immigrate to the US because
They are somewhat acculturated when they arrive in the US and are likely to be fluent in English.
What is the major health problem identified with Pacific Islanders?
Obesity
These are considered of primary importance in maintaining health in Korea?
Digestion and circulation
Which of the following typically describes “hot” foods in Chinese therapeutic used of food?
High in Calories
Dairy products are most likely to be consumed by Middle Easterns as
fermented products like yogurt
What is the favored vegetable in the Middle East?
Eggplant
What is the name for the small dishes of various items widely available throughout the Middle East from street vendors and cafes that are used for snacks?
Mezze
One potentially harmful traditional health belief in the African population is the
regular use of laxatives
Which traditional health belief is a combination of Catholic and African beliefs and is believed to cure unnatural illnesses?
VooDoo or HooDoo
What foods does a West African consider “the ingredients”?
Tomatoes, hot chile peppers, and onions
Starchy vegetables are boiled and pounded into paste called
fufu
Ethiopian honeyed wine is called
Tej
Kawanzaa is
An African American holiday celebrating the unity of all people of African heritage.
What is the staple meat in the South?
Pork
What are “chitlins”?
Intestines
In Ethiopia and Eritrea animal proteins in general are restricted in what religion?
Eastern Orthodox
Recent African immigrants will often observe holidays associated with which religions?
Eastern Orthodox and Islam
Concerns with the consumption of enset (false banana) include the
development of esophageal cancer.
“High Blood” is
potentially all the above as there can be confusion as to what one means with “high blood”
The sweetener most associated with the Northeast and the Native Americans is
maple syrup
Who were the Pennsylvania Dutch?
German immigrants in Pennsylvania
Which of the following is NOT associated with New England?
Shrimp
Which of the following is the Midwest most associated with
Agricultural Productivity