Author Question: Acculturation changes the eating habits of most people from cultures other than American. What ... (Read 61 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Acculturation changes the eating habits of most people from cultures other than American. What statements are true regarding acculturation? Select all that apply.

A) Adults tend to change their eating habits quicker than children.
B) First-generation Americans tend to adhere more closely to traditional eating patterns than subsequent generations.
C) People with higher education tend to change their eating habits more quickly than people with less education.
D) American food undergoes change in response to the influx of groups from other cultures.
E) Second-generation Americans may give up ethnic foods and the traditional ways of preparing them.

Question 2

Convenience foods are part of the American way of life. Convenience foods have impacted what for Americans? Select all that apply.

A) Time D) Acceptability
B) Budget E) Nutritional value
C) Availability

karlss · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Feedback:
Acculturation changes the eating habits in various ways. First-generation Americans may adhere more closely to cultural food patterns and cling to the traditional foods. Second-generation Americans may follow cultural patterns only on holidays or family gatherings, or they may give up ethnic foods but retain traditional methods of preparation. Children tend to adopt new ways quickly as they learn from other children at school. Eating American may also symbolize status and make people feel more connected to their new culture.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E
Feedback:
Convenience foods range from convenient ingredients to complete meals. Generally, the more convenient the meal is, the greater the impact all around on time, budget, and nutritional value.