Latino/Latina Diet

Fun Facts

100

Pupusas is a signature food from which Latino country?

El Salvador

200

Is the Caribbean considered to be part of the Latino culture?

Yes

300

What is the popular condiment and sauce in Argentina and Uruguay called?

Chimichurri

400

Did the Latino foods migrate to diverse people from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia?

Yes

500

The "three sisters" "maize, beans, and squash "staples of the American Indian diet, were domesticated in what country?

A. Argentina

B. Guatemala

C. Mexico

D. Dominican Republic

C. Mexico

Statistics

100

Latinos are _ times more likely to experience food insecurity

A. 3

B. 2

C. 6

D. 10

B. 2

200

Is the prevalence of Obesity higher or lower in acculturated Latinos than non-acculturated Latinos?

Higher

300

Which Hispanic/Latino group had notably higher rates of Diabetes? (Prevalence: 18.3%)

A. Cubans

B. Dominicans 

C. Puerto Ricans 

D. Mexicans 

D. Mexicans 

400

What is the leading cause of death among Latinos?

Heart Disease 

500

According to a United Nations report, _ of Latin Americans countries and the Caribbeans cannot afford a healthy diet.

A. 22.5%

B. 42%

C. 15%

D. 33.6%

A. 22.5%

Health Psychology

100

A patient who either dies soon or gets better quickly in response to disease is suffering from a(n) _____ disorder.

acute

200

The number of cases of an illness in a specific group of people at a specific time is called?

Morbidity

300

What kind of coping can be described as coping through seeking advice from others in ways that are meaningful and are consistent with one's culture?

Collective coping

400

Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance are the stages of what model?

Transtheoretical Model of Illness

500

Which perspective proposes that risky behaviors are not thrill-seeking behaviors but rather purposeful, goal-directed behaviors?

Problem behavior theory

Diet

100

True or False

"A Latino-style eating pattern that includes foods common to Mexico and Central and South America can be very heart-healthy when it has black and red beans, avocado, colored vegetables like peppers and tomatoes, yams and plantains, grilled lean meats, brown rice, and corn oil or olive oil."

True

200

Who ate more healthier food choices among Hispanics/Latinos? 

A. Men

B. Adolescents

C. Women

D. All of the above

C. Women

300

Who _ had higher intakes of total energy, macronutrients, and alcohol?

A. Mexicans

B. Puerto Ricans

C. Ecuadorians

D. Cubans

D. Cubans

400

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that calories from solid fat and added sugars comprise over ____% of total calories consumed by Latino youth?

A. 65%

B. 40%

C. 55%

D. 35%

B. 40%

500

Regarding dietary patterns, who ate burgers, fries, and soft drinks the most?

A. Cubans & Mexicans

B. Dominicans & Puerto Ricans

C. Central and South Americans

D. All groups

D. All groups

Foods

100

A marinated raw fish dish 

Ceviche 

200

A corn pancake that is a traditional Venezuelan bread 

Arepa 

300

Refried Beans in Spanish 

Frijoles Refritos 

400

A flat unleavened bread made from cornmeal and water 

Tortilla 

500

Another word for hot peppers  

Chiles