Cultural, Ethnic, and Religious Influences

Question 1

Why is milk not a good source of calcium in other cultures?

Answer 1

High incidence of lactose intolerance

Question 2

Kosher kitchens is a special food preparation for

Answer 2

Orthodox Jews

Question 3

Prescriptive guidelines for animal slaughter are common in

Answer 3

Islam

Orthodox Judaism

Question 4

Avoidance of stimulants (coffee, tea, caffeinated soda) is standard for

Answer 4

Muslims

Mormons

Question 5

Practice of vegetarianism is standard for

Answer 5

Seventh-Day Adventists

Some Buddhists

Question 6

Fasting for religious holidays occur with

Answer 6

Ramadan for Muslims

Refraining from meat for Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent for Catholics

Question 7

What kind of supplementation may be needed with a pure vegan diet?

Answer 7

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D

Question 8

What is a lactovegetarian diet?

Answer 8

Consuming milk products in addition to vegetables

Question 9

What is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet?

Answer 9

Consuming milk products and eggs in addition to vegetables

Question 10

African American “soul food” originates in

Answer 10

Caribbean, Central America, East and West Africa

Question 11

Traditional “soul foods”

Answer 11

Rice, grits, cornbread; hominy, okra, greens, sweet potatoes; apples, peaches; buttermilk, pudding, cheddar or American cheese; ham, pork, chicken, catfish, black-eyed peas, red and pinto beans, peanuts; soft drinks, fatback, chitterlings, banana pudding

Question 12

“soul food” diet is high in:

Answer 12

Fat
Protein
Sodium

Question 13

“soul food” diet is low in:

Answer 13

Potassium
Calcium
Fiber

Question 14

“soul food” has an increased incidence of:

Answer 14

Type 2 diabetes

Hypertension

Question 15

Teaching for “soul food”

Answer 15

Fry lightly with canola/olive oil instead of animal fats
Decrease meat portions while introducing fresh fruit and veggie dishes
Suggest dark green leafy vegetables and low-fat cheese as calcium sources

Question 16

Asian American “Chinese food” originates in:

Answer 16

Far East, Southeast Asia, Indiana subcontinent

Question 17

Traditional “chinese foods”

Answer 17

Wheat (northern), rice (southern), noodles; fruits, land and sea veggies, nuts/seeds, soy foods (tofu), nut/seed oils, shellfish, poultry, eggs; sweets; rarely red meats; tea, beer

Question 18

How do Asian Americans prevent imbalances and indigestion?

Answer 18

Balance of yin and yang

Question 19

“chinese foods” are high in:

Answer 19

sodium

Question 20

Latino American “Latino foods” originate in

Answer 20

Mexico, Caribbean, and Central and South America

Question 21

Traditional “latino foods” include

Answer 21

Rice, maize, tortillas; tropical fruits, veggies; nuts, beans, legumes; eggs, cheese, seafood, poultry; infrequent sweets and red meat

Question 22

How do Latinos maintain balance in food?

Answer 22

“hot” and “cold” food