Health Implications of Dairy Intake in U.S. Hispanics: Opportunities for
Nutrition Intervention and Education
Authors: Flavia Mercado, MD and Cecilia Pozo Fileti, MS, RD, FADA
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1. The projected growth of the Hispanic population in the US in the next in the next 40 years is:
a. 3.9%
b. 10%
c. 30%
d. 66%
2. Dairy consumption along with a healthy diet appears to be associated with a
a. reduced insulin sensitivity.
b. increased blood pressure.
c. increased lipid levels.
d. reduced type 1 diabetes mellitus
3. Compared to the typical American diet, the traditional Hispanic diets contain the following nutrients/food components:
a. less total fat and more fiber.
b. more total fat and fiber.
c. less total fat and less fiber.
d. more total fat and less fiber.
4. The type and amount of dairy consumption among Hispanics seems to be influenced by the:
a. socio-economic level.
b. educational level.
c. acculturation level.
d. Knowledge level.
5. Overcoming the barrier of lactose intolerance among Hispanics involve the following education strategy:
a. the unnecessary need to eliminate dairy completely to manage most cases.
b. the importance of eliminating all dairy products to relieve symptoms.
c. recommending only lactose free products to avoid discomfort.
d. suggesting vitamin and mineral supplements to replace lacking dairy nutrients.
6. Which message is appropriate and practical for acculturated Hispanics living in the US?
a. Reduce the intake of whole milk and whole milk dairy products.
b. Reduce the dairy consumption to relieve lactose intolerance.
c. Select products high in calcium to compensate for the inadequate dairy intake.
d. Select lower fat varieties of dairy and dairy products for favorite dishes.
7. Current evidence suggests that acculturation has the following impact on the food choices among Hispanics:
a. No alteration or change in food consumption.
b. Incorporation of some of the eating habits of the adopted culture.
c. A total switch to the eating behaviors of the adopted culture.
d. The adoption of much healthier eating behaviors.
8. Which of the following food choices is appropriate to encourage dairy consumption among Hispanics?
a. Queso Crema
b. Queso Añejo
c. Queso Americano
d. Queso Mozzarella
9. Which product is a favorite among Hispanics?
a. Whole milk
b. Skim milk
c. Soy milk
d. Chocolate milk
10. The practice of maintaining some native customs, values, and traditions while integrating select customs and behaviors of a new country of residence is known as:
a. Assimilation
b. Acculturation
c. Biculturation
d. Enculturation
a. 3.9%
b. 10%
c. 30%
d. 66%
2. Dairy consumption along with a healthy diet appears to be associated with a
a. reduced insulin sensitivity.
b. increased blood pressure.
c. increased lipid levels.
d. reduced type 1 diabetes mellitus
3. Compared to the typical American diet, the traditional Hispanic diets contain the following nutrients/food components:
a. less total fat and more fiber.
b. more total fat and fiber.
c. less total fat and less fiber.
d. more total fat and less fiber.
4. The type and amount of dairy consumption among Hispanics seems to be influenced by the:
a. socio-economic level.
b. educational level.
c. acculturation level.
d. Knowledge level.
5. Overcoming the barrier of lactose intolerance among Hispanics involve the following education strategy:
a. the unnecessary need to eliminate dairy completely to manage most cases.
b. the importance of eliminating all dairy products to relieve symptoms.
c. recommending only lactose free products to avoid discomfort.
d. suggesting vitamin and mineral supplements to replace lacking dairy nutrients.
6. Which message is appropriate and practical for acculturated Hispanics living in the US?
a. Reduce the intake of whole milk and whole milk dairy products.
b. Reduce the dairy consumption to relieve lactose intolerance.
c. Select products high in calcium to compensate for the inadequate dairy intake.
d. Select lower fat varieties of dairy and dairy products for favorite dishes.
7. Current evidence suggests that acculturation has the following impact on the food choices among Hispanics:
a. No alteration or change in food consumption.
b. Incorporation of some of the eating habits of the adopted culture.
c. A total switch to the eating behaviors of the adopted culture.
d. The adoption of much healthier eating behaviors.
8. Which of the following food choices is appropriate to encourage dairy consumption among Hispanics?
a. Queso Crema
b. Queso Añejo
c. Queso Americano
d. Queso Mozzarella
9. Which product is a favorite among Hispanics?
a. Whole milk
b. Skim milk
c. Soy milk
d. Chocolate milk
10. The practice of maintaining some native customs, values, and traditions while integrating select customs and behaviors of a new country of residence is known as:
a. Assimilation
b. Acculturation
c. Biculturation
d. Enculturation