NUSC 1165 FINAL MOLIKA CHEA UCONN
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
●● Nutrient.
Answer: Chemical substances found in food that provide energy and
structure and help regulate body processes
●● Food availability.
Answer: Physical, economic, & factors that affect eating habits and
patterns
●● Socioeconomic Status.
Answer: Income, living conditions (usage of a car, refrigerator, or stove),
lifestyle (lack of time), education level, health status, ability to carry
groceries, food allergies, digestive problems (celiac disease), dental
issues
●● Health Concerns.
Answer: Primary prevention of disease or deficiency and current health
status
, ●● Culture.
Answer: Foods and social norms specific to culture, including specific
cultural dishes, specific eating times, and cultural holidays
●● Psychological and Emotional State.
Answer: Comfort foods (stress, illness), food as a reward, removal of
food as punishment, celebrations, consumption of food based on
emotions
●● Food Marketing.
Answer: Billions spent on advertising in the U.S., with sweetened and
snack foods marketed most, potentially associated with childhood
obesity
●● Social Acceptability.
Answer: Coffee or lunch in professional settings, meeting friends for
meals, family dinners, social media
●● Personal Preferences.
Answer: Favorite foods, taste, appearance, smell, texture, variety,
experience, personal convictions, environmentalist choices, vegan and
vegetarian diets
●● Current Dietary Habits and Behaviors.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
●● Nutrient.
Answer: Chemical substances found in food that provide energy and
structure and help regulate body processes
●● Food availability.
Answer: Physical, economic, & factors that affect eating habits and
patterns
●● Socioeconomic Status.
Answer: Income, living conditions (usage of a car, refrigerator, or stove),
lifestyle (lack of time), education level, health status, ability to carry
groceries, food allergies, digestive problems (celiac disease), dental
issues
●● Health Concerns.
Answer: Primary prevention of disease or deficiency and current health
status
, ●● Culture.
Answer: Foods and social norms specific to culture, including specific
cultural dishes, specific eating times, and cultural holidays
●● Psychological and Emotional State.
Answer: Comfort foods (stress, illness), food as a reward, removal of
food as punishment, celebrations, consumption of food based on
emotions
●● Food Marketing.
Answer: Billions spent on advertising in the U.S., with sweetened and
snack foods marketed most, potentially associated with childhood
obesity
●● Social Acceptability.
Answer: Coffee or lunch in professional settings, meeting friends for
meals, family dinners, social media
●● Personal Preferences.
Answer: Favorite foods, taste, appearance, smell, texture, variety,
experience, personal convictions, environmentalist choices, vegan and
vegetarian diets
●● Current Dietary Habits and Behaviors.
