DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS 2010 AND THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN THE USA
Presenter: Claudia Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD/N
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1. From highest to lowest, select the prevalence of food insecurity by U.S. regions.
a. Highest in the Northeast, intermediate in the South and West, and lowest in the Midwest.
b. Highest in the West, intermediate in the Northeast and Midwest, and lowest in the South
c. Highest in the South, intermediate in the Midwest and West, and lowest in the Northeast.
d. Highest in the Midwest, intermediate in the South and West, and lowest in the Northeast.
2. What was the obesity trend among adults between 1988-1994 and 2007-2008? The prevalence of obesity:
a. increased at all income and education levels.
b. increased at all income levels, but decreased with education.
c. decreased at higher income levels, but increased with lower education.
d. remained stable at all income levels, but increased at all education levels.
3. What factors influence Hispanics to include more fruits and vegetables in their diets?
a. Colors, textures and flavors of their culture.
b. Cultural heritage, traditional food preparation, emotional connections.
c. The link of eating fruits and vegetables with better health.
d. Association of the consumption of fruits and vegetables with higher socio-economic status.
4. Which of the statements below correctly describes the spending habits among Hispanics?
a. Hispanics spend less on produce as compared to non-Hispanics.
b. Hispanics spend less on fruits and vegetables than the national average.
c. The consumption of fruits and vegetables among Hispanics is lower than other ethnic
groups.
d. Hispanics spend more on food than non-Hispanics.
5. What fact provides an opportunity for practitioners to offer and disseminate positive health messages among Hispanics? The reality that they:
a. shop for groceries three times more than the average US population.
b. are less acculturated than other ethnic groups.
c. eat less fruit and vegetables than most other ethnic groups.
d. eat most of the meals away from home.
6. Typically the meal plate of Hispanics have multiple portions of the following food group:
a. Fruits
b. Vegetables
c. Starchy foods
d. Meats and nuts
7. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines targets a reduced sodium intake for half of the people of _______ mg/day, and ________mg/day for the other half.
a. 1500 and 800
b. 2300 and 1500
c. 3400 and 2500
d. 4000 and 2000
8. When encouraging Hispanic women to become more physically active, the practitioner should focus on:
a. the high concern of Hispanic women for their appearance.
b. the women’s concern for their own and family health.
c. the long-term savings in their health care cost.
d. the number of calories they will spend per day.
9. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognizes obesity as the number one public health problem, and emphasizes the following new recommendation as a priority:
a. eating a variety of foods.
b. balancing foods in the diet.
c. eating less.
d. consuming less sugar.
10. Which of the following statements best describes how the 2010 Dietary Guidelines can be applied when working with the Hispanic community in the U.S?
a. They are not achievable because there is disconnect between the recommendations and
the eating habits Hispanics in the U.S.
b. Hispanic families confront too many cultural challenges to achieve the recommendations
outlined in the guidelines.
c. Most Hispanics lack interest or desire to make any positive changes as outlined in the
recommendations.
d. The Hispanic culture and traditions offer opportunities to encourage positive behaviors
that are aligned with the guidelines.
Questions for completion of 1 CPE for article
Please send answers via email to [email protected] to receive 1 CPE certificate.
1. From highest to lowest, select the prevalence of food insecurity by U.S. regions.
a. Highest in the Northeast, intermediate in the South and West, and lowest in the Midwest.
b. Highest in the West, intermediate in the Northeast and Midwest, and lowest in the South
c. Highest in the South, intermediate in the Midwest and West, and lowest in the Northeast.
d. Highest in the Midwest, intermediate in the South and West, and lowest in the Northeast.
2. What was the obesity trend among adults between 1988-1994 and 2007-2008? The prevalence of obesity:
a. increased at all income and education levels.
b. increased at all income levels, but decreased with education.
c. decreased at higher income levels, but increased with lower education.
d. remained stable at all income levels, but increased at all education levels.
3. What factors influence Hispanics to include more fruits and vegetables in their diets?
a. Colors, textures and flavors of their culture.
b. Cultural heritage, traditional food preparation, emotional connections.
c. The link of eating fruits and vegetables with better health.
d. Association of the consumption of fruits and vegetables with higher socio-economic status.
4. Which of the statements below correctly describes the spending habits among Hispanics?
a. Hispanics spend less on produce as compared to non-Hispanics.
b. Hispanics spend less on fruits and vegetables than the national average.
c. The consumption of fruits and vegetables among Hispanics is lower than other ethnic
groups.
d. Hispanics spend more on food than non-Hispanics.
5. What fact provides an opportunity for practitioners to offer and disseminate positive health messages among Hispanics? The reality that they:
a. shop for groceries three times more than the average US population.
b. are less acculturated than other ethnic groups.
c. eat less fruit and vegetables than most other ethnic groups.
d. eat most of the meals away from home.
6. Typically the meal plate of Hispanics have multiple portions of the following food group:
a. Fruits
b. Vegetables
c. Starchy foods
d. Meats and nuts
7. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines targets a reduced sodium intake for half of the people of _______ mg/day, and ________mg/day for the other half.
a. 1500 and 800
b. 2300 and 1500
c. 3400 and 2500
d. 4000 and 2000
8. When encouraging Hispanic women to become more physically active, the practitioner should focus on:
a. the high concern of Hispanic women for their appearance.
b. the women’s concern for their own and family health.
c. the long-term savings in their health care cost.
d. the number of calories they will spend per day.
9. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognizes obesity as the number one public health problem, and emphasizes the following new recommendation as a priority:
a. eating a variety of foods.
b. balancing foods in the diet.
c. eating less.
d. consuming less sugar.
10. Which of the following statements best describes how the 2010 Dietary Guidelines can be applied when working with the Hispanic community in the U.S?
a. They are not achievable because there is disconnect between the recommendations and
the eating habits Hispanics in the U.S.
b. Hispanic families confront too many cultural challenges to achieve the recommendations
outlined in the guidelines.
c. Most Hispanics lack interest or desire to make any positive changes as outlined in the
recommendations.
d. The Hispanic culture and traditions offer opportunities to encourage positive behaviors
that are aligned with the guidelines.