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What percentage of Americans are obese?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the role of fresh vegetables in Italian cuisine?
