CH:11 Nutrition and Culture- DUDEK

These flashcards cover key concepts, facts, and health-related issues discussed in the lecture on nutrition and culture.

A nurse is educating a student about American cuisine. What is a defining characteristic of this food culture?

A) It is a simple cuisine based strictly on local ingredients.
B) It is a rich and complex melting pot of food and cooking methods that is difficult to distinguish from adaptations of other cultures.
C) It is primarily characterized by the exclusion of all animal products.
D) It is a static culture that has not changed in over 200 years.

B) It is a rich and complex melting pot of food and cooking methods that is difficult to distinguish from adaptations of other cultures.

When discussing food habits, what does the acronym FAFH represent?

A) Food Always For Health
B) Fasting And Food Habits
C) Food Away From Home
D) Functional Animal Food Hygiene

C) Food Away From Home.

What is the primary nutritional concern when a client frequently consumes food away from home?

A) High cost of ingredients
B) The nutritional value is significantly lower compared to food consumed at home.
C) Lack of flavor variety
D) Excessive fiber content

B) The nutritional value is significantly lower compared to food consumed at home.

A nurse is teaching a client about healthy dining out. Which strategy should be suggested?

A) Skip breakfast and lunch before a big dinner.
B) Choose only items with the highest calorie count.
C) Plan ahead by reviewing the menu and avoid arriving at the restaurant starving.
D) Order extra sauces and dressings to ensure satiety.

C) Plan ahead by reviewing the menu and avoid arriving at the restaurant starving.

How does culture primarily influence a client's food choice regardless of flavor?

A) It dictates the specific vitamin metabolism of the individual.
B) It defines what is considered edible and nonedible, which often overrides flavor preferences.
C) Culture only influences the time of day food is eaten.
D) It determines the exact price a person is willing to pay.

B) It defines what is considered edible and nonedible, which often overrides flavor preferences.

What term is used to describe staple foods that form the foundation of a diet?

A) Peripheral foods
B) Secondary foods
C) Core foods
D) Acculturated foods

C) Core foods.

A nurse is caring for a client from a culture where food is used for wellness. What role do these foods serve?

A) They are purely for flavor and entertainment.
B) They are often tied to medicinal properties and chosen based on cultural beliefs about health promotion.
C) They are used to replace all medical treatments and medications.
D) They are selected based only on current social media trends.

B) They are often tied to medicinal properties and chosen based on cultural beliefs about health promotion.

Which body image perception is commonly equated with health and status in the United States?

A) Obesity
B) Excessive muscularity
C) Thinness
D) Curviness

C) Thinness.

How is obesity typically perceived within the dominant culture of the United States?

A) It is viewed as a sign of wealth and high status.
B) It is viewed negatively and often associated with lower status or poor health.
C) It is considered the most desirable physical state.
D) It is viewed as completely neutral without any cultural judgment.

B) It is viewed negatively and often associated with lower status or poor health.

A nurse is assessing a recent immigrant whose eating habits are shifting toward the dominant culture. What is this process called?

A) Dietary acculturation
B) Cultural encapsulation
C) Nutritional regression
D) Food isolation

A) Dietary acculturation.

What are the common components of traditional diets before acculturation occurs?

A) High amounts of animal protein and processed sugars.
B) Clean fruits, vegetables, and grains with low amounts of animal protein.
C) Mostly dairy products and fermented meat.
D) High sodium snacks and fried doughs.

B) They are usually based on clean fruits, vegetables, and grains with low amounts of animal protein.

A nurse is preparing a meal plan for a Jewish client. What is the priority consideration?

A) Eliminating all carbohydrate sources.
B) Ensuring the food is kosher, adhering to specific laws regarding animal types and food preparation.
C) Providing meat and dairy on the same plate for every meal.
D) Serving only pork-based proteins.

B) Ensuring the food is kosher, adhering to specific laws regarding animal types and food preparation.

A Hindu client describes the principle of doing no harm to living things. What is this principle called?

A) Halal
B) Ahimsa
C) Karma
D) Haram

B) Ahimsa.

In Buddhist culture, what is a primary purpose of specific food choices?

A) To display social status and wealth.
B) Contributing to spiritual enlightenment and adhering to the principle of doing no harm.
C) Maximizing protein intake for muscle growth.
D) Ensuring the food is as salty as possible.

B) Contributing to spiritual enlightenment and adhering to the principle of doing no harm.

Which health condition is a major concern for Hispanic or Latino Americans due to dietary acculturation?

A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Type 2 diabetes and high prevalence of obesity
C) Osteoporosis
D) Celiac disease

B) Type 2 diabetes and high prevalence of obesity.

What does soul food symbolize for many African American clients?

A) It is a daily requirement for basic survival.
B) It serves as a symbol of identity and is frequently reserved for special occasions.
C) It represents a transition toward European culinary practices.
D) It is exclusively used for strictly medical purposes.

B) It serves as a symbol of identity and is frequently reserved for special occasions.

Which health issues have higher morbidity rates among Black or African American populations related to nutrition?

A) Heart disease and diabetes
B) Type 1 diabetes and rickets
C) Liver failure and scurvy
D) Anorexia nervosa and lactose intolerance

A) Heart disease and diabetes.

What are the typical characteristics of a traditional Asian American diet?

A) High in saturated fats and dairy products.
B) Low in fat and dairy and high in complex carbohydrates.
C) Primarily composed of red meats and cheeses.
D) Strictly raw foods with no cooking involved.

B) It is generally low in fat and dairy and high in complex carbohydrates.

How does dietary acculturation usually affect the nutrient intake of Asian Americans?

A) It increases the fiber and vitamin intake.
B) It leads to an increased intake of fat and sugar compared to the traditional diet.
C) It results in a total elimination of sodium intake.
D) It encourages higher consumption of fermented soy products.

B) It leads to an increased intake of fat and sugar compared to the traditional diet.

A nurse is caring for a Christian client who is fasting. What does this practice usually involve?

A) Total abstinence from water for 40 days.
B) Specific days requiring abstinence from meat or limitations on certain food items depending on the denomination.
C) Consuming only wine and bread for all meals.
D) Avoiding all plant-based foods during the fast.

B) Specific days requiring abstinence from meat or limitations on certain food items depending on the denomination.

What are the primary dietary rules followed in Islam?

A) Eating only kosher foods and avoiding mixing dairy.
B) Adherence to halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden) foods with an emphasis on cleanliness.
C) Consuming only animal products during the day.
D) Strictly avoiding all vegetables and legumes.

B) Adherence to halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden) foods with an emphasis on cleanliness.

Why are kosher laws significant in Jewish culture beyond nutrition?

A) They are used to punish members of the community.
B) They represent food fit for consumption that aligns with religious laws and identity.
C) they are a way to ensure the diet is the lowest calorie possible.
D) they are strictly designed to prevent all food allergies.

B) They represent food fit for consumption that aligns with religious laws and identity.

A Hispanic American client is at higher risk for which metabolic condition compared to white Americans?

A) Hypothyroidism
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Phenylketonuria (PKU)
D) Hypermagnesemia

B) The development of type 2 diabetes.

Which Buddhist precept directly affects the consumption of alcohol or certain drugs?

A) Precept to avoid complex carbs
B) Precept to consume animal proteins
C) Precept to not consume intoxicants
D) Precept to avoid all acidic foods

C) The precept to not consume intoxicants.

What is a major nursing pitfall when assessing the dietary habits of a specific cultural group?

A) Assessing the individual's specific preferences.
B) Assuming all people from 1 culture eat the same types of food.
C) Collaborating with a dietitian.
D) Asking about religious restrictions.

B) Assuming all people from 1 culture eat the same types of food.

A nurse is teaching a client that complex carbs and low fat characterize their heritage diet. Which group is being discussed?

A) African Americans
B) Asian Americans
C) European Americans
D) Middle Eastern Americans

B) Asian Americans.

A client refuses a specific food because it is considered haram. Which religion does this client likely follow?

A) Judaism
B) Hinduism
C) Islam
D) Buddhism

C) Islam.

What is the primary foundation of most traditional diets regarding protein sources?

A) High amounts of red meat
B) Low amounts of animal protein
C) Processed protein shakes
D) Whole milk and cream

B) Low amounts of animal protein.

A nurse is caring for a client who equates thinness with beauty. This is a common perception in which country?

A) India
B) United States
C) Tonga
D) Brazil

B) United States.

Which factor is most responsible for the change in an immigrant's health status following relocation?

A) Change in geographic altitude
B) Dietary acculturation to the dominant culture's eating habits
C) Exposure to different water sources
D) Change in sleep patterns

B) Dietary acculturation to the dominant culture's eating habits.

A nurse provides a vegetarian meal to a client based on the principle of ahimsa. To which religion does this apply?

A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Judaism
D) Catholicism

B) Hinduism.

In the United States, how does the nutritional quality of home-cooked meals compare to FAFH?

A) FAFH is always more nutritious due to professional chefs.
B) Home-cooked meals generally have significantly higher nutritional value.
C) There is no difference in nutritional value.
D) Home-cooked meals are usually higher in sodium and trans fats.

B) Home-cooked meals generally have significantly higher nutritional value.

A nurse is teaching a client about core foods. What is the definition of a core food?

A) Food eaten only on holidays
B) A staple food that forms the foundation of a person's diet
C) Food that consists only of the core of a fruit
D) High-protein supplements used in clinical settings

B) A staple food that forms the foundation of a person's diet.

Which religious group has 5 Moral Precepts that include not killing or harming living things?

A) Islam
B) Buddhism
C) Mormonism
D) Seventh-Day Adventism

B) Buddhism.

Soul food is often reserved for special occasions rather than daily use. Which culture does this reflect?

A) Asian American culture
B) African American culture
C) Italian American culture
D) Native American culture

B) African American culture.

A client from an Asian background is consuming more sugar and fat than usual after moving to California. What is likely occurring?

A) The client is developing food allergies.
B) The client is experiencing dietary acculturation.
C) The client is expressing a core cultural habit.
D) The client is following a traditional healer's advice.

B) The client is experiencing dietary acculturation.

Which dietary law prohibits the consumption of pork and requires specific slaughtering methods?

A) Kosher laws
B) Halal laws in Islam
C) Ahimsa guidelines
D) Christian fasting laws

B) Halal laws in Islam.

A nurse is caring for a Jewish client. What does the term kosher signify?

A) Food that contains no calories
B) Food that is fit for consumption according to Jewish law
C) Food that is spicy and highly seasoned
D) Food that only consists of vegetables

B) Food that is fit for consumption according to Jewish law.

High rates of morbidity from heart disease and diabetes are prevalent in which ethnic group?

A) White Americans
B) Black or African Americans
C) Asian Americans
D) Scandinavian Americans

B) Black or African Americans.

What is a suggested strategy to improve nutrition when eating at a restaurant?

A) Eat a very large meal just before going so you aren't hungry.
B) Do not arrive starving to help make better food choices.
C) Pick the first item you see on the menu without reading others.
D) Only drink soda to fill up before the meal.

B) Do not arrive starving to help make better food choices.

True or False: American cuisine is easily distinguishable from the adaptations of other cultures.

A) True
B) False

B) False; it is complex and hard to differentiate from other cultural adaptations.

Which factor related to culture defines edibility?

A) Biological enzymes present in the stomach
B) Cultural beliefs and societal norms
C) The color of the food item
D) The geographic distance the food traveled

B) Cultural beliefs and societal norms.

A nurse is assessing a Hispanic client's diet. What is a common health risk to screen for?

A) Anorexia
B) Obesity and type 2 diabetes
C) Vitamin D toxicity
D) Hyperkalemia

B) Obesity and type 2 diabetes.

What role does food play in the spiritual enlightenment of Buddhists?

A) It is used to induce trance states via high sugar intake.
B) Food choices are made to avoid harm and support spiritual growth.
C) Food is seen as the only path to salvation.
D) Alcohol is used to cleanse the spirit.

B) Food choices are made to avoid harm and support spiritual growth.

Which group's traditional diet is noted for having very low amounts of dairy?

A) Latino Americans
B) Asian Americans
C) European Americans
D) African Americans

B) Asian Americans.

What is a benefit of planning ahead before dining out?

A) It allows you to eat as much as possible at the restaurant.
B) It helps the client maintain healthy dietary goals despite lower nutritional quality in FAFH.
C) it ensures the restaurant will provide the food for free.
D) It guarantees that food-borne illness won't occur.

B) It helps the client maintain healthy dietary goals despite lower nutritional quality in FAFH.

True or False: Traditional diets are primarily based on animal proteins.

A) True
B) False

B) False; they are based on fruits, vegetables, and grains with low animal protein.

A nurse is discussing morality and diet with a Buddhist client. Which precept should be prioritized?

A) Eat only once a day.
B) Do not kill or harm living things (Ahimsa).
C) Avoid all white-colored foods.
D) Drink only fermented liquids.

B) Do not kill or harm living things (Ahimsa).

Which religious dietary practice involves variations in meat consumption based on the denomination's specific calendar?

A) Hinduism
B) Islam
C) Christianity
D) Judaism

C) Christianity.

Which concept describes the shift toward the diet of the dominant culture?

A) Cultural appropriation
B) Dietary acculturation
C) Nutritional osmosis
D) Ethnic segregation

B) Dietary acculturation.