All of the Following Are Influences That Undermine Healthful Food

question 126

Multiple Choice

All of the following are influences that undermine healthful food intake and food selection at schools except

• A)reducing the prices of nutritious foods does not promote their purchase by students.
• B)students may bring unhealthful lunches to school rather than consume the school lunch.
• C)short lunch periods and long waiting lines prevent some students from eating lunch.
• D)consumption of pizza and soft drinks sold at schools resulted in lower calcium and vitamin A intakes and higher energy intakes than consumption of school lunches.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route

A mode of persuasion that occurs when someone evaluates a message based on superficial cues rather than the actual content of the message.

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people, which often lead to assumptions and judgments without individual evidence.

Fear Arousal

The emotional state resulting from perceived threats leading to anxiety, heightened sensory awareness, and readiness for fight or flight.

Persuasive Tactic

Strategies or methods employed to convince or influence others to adopt a certain belief, attitude, or course of action.