Italian Diet vs American Diet

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What percentage of Americans are obese?

Exactly 9%

Over 30% (correct)

Less than 10%

Around 20%

Which of the following statements about Italian food in the US is NOT supported by the text?

Italian food in the US often contains a lot of butter and cheese.

Italian recipes are popular in American homes.

Italian food in the US is identical to the food people eat in Italy. (correct)

Italian restaurants in the US serve large portions of spaghetti and meatballs.

What does the text suggest about the eating habits of Italians compared to Americans?

Italians eat more food but are slimmer than Americans. (correct)

Italians eat more food and are more obese than Americans.

Italians eat the same amount of food but are slimmer than Americans.

Italians eat less food but are slimmer than Americans.

According to the passage, what might be the 'secret' that Italians have for staying slim?

They have a different diet than the 'Italian food' consumed in the US. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the International Association for the Study of Obesity?

It is an organization that studies obesity rates in different countries. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical component of an Italian meal?

Large portions of pasta as the main course Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the role of meat in traditional Italian cuisine?

Meat is occasionally used in small amounts as a seasoning for pasta and rice. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true about American perceptions of Italian cuisine?

Americans tend to associate Italian cuisine with dishes like meatballs and lasagna. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the serving sizes of pasta dishes in Italy compared to those in the United States?

Pasta dishes in Italy are typically served in smaller portions than in the United States. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the role of fresh vegetables in Italian cuisine?

Fresh vegetables are considered a staple food and a main ingredient in many dishes. Signup and view all the answers

Italian Diet vs American Diet

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What percentage of Americans are obese?

Which of the following statements about Italian food in the US is NOT supported by the text?

What does the text suggest about the eating habits of Italians compared to Americans?

According to the passage, what might be the 'secret' that Italians have for staying slim?

What can be inferred about the International Association for the Study of Obesity?

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical component of an Italian meal?

What does the passage imply about the role of meat in traditional Italian cuisine?

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true about American perceptions of Italian cuisine?

What can be inferred about the serving sizes of pasta dishes in Italy compared to those in the United States?

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the role of fresh vegetables in Italian cuisine?

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