Ch.4 Verified Test Bank Preventing Obesity Sugary Drinks

Chapter 4: Preventing Obesity – Raising the Price of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?

Multiple Choice

1. According to a 2013 poll, about what percentage of respondents supported a tax on soda?

A. 10%

B. 25%

C. 50%

D. 75%

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2. According to a 2013 poll, about what percentage of respondents opposed a tax on soda?

A. 10%

B. 25%

C. 50%

D. 75%

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3. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, what is the largest source of added sugar to the diets of children and adults?

A. Candy

B. Fruit snacks

C. Sugar-sweetened beverages

D. Pancake syrup

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4. A review of dietary sugar intake demonstrated consumption of sugars increased in the U.S. between 1970 to 2005, by about what percent?

A. 5%

B. 10%

C. 20%

D. 40%

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5. On the average, most soft drinks consumed in the United States are from:

A. Restaurants

B. Home

C. Vending machines

D. School and workplace settings

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6. According to the National health and Nutrition Examination Survey, what percentage of the U.S. population drinks beverages with added sugar each day?

A. 25%

B. 50%

C. 75%

D. 100%

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7. The demographic group with the highest consumption rate of sugar-sweetened beverages in the U.S. is:

A. Boys age 2-19

B. Girls age 2-19

C. Men age 18-24

D. Women aged 18-24

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8. Across the United States, using data from CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, which states has the highest soda consumption?

A. Vermont and New Hampshire

B. New York and New Jersey

C. California and Texas

D. Mississippi and Tennessee

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9. In a study of Massachusetts elementary school children, for each additional daily serving of a sugar-sweetened beverage, risk of obesity increased by what percent?

A. 10%

B. 25%

C. 60%

D. 75%

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10. The largest body of evidence that raising price will reduce consumption comes from study of:

A. the Federal WIC program

B. Obese children in Europe

C. Agricultural practices

D. Tobacco prevention

Ans. D

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11. Studies of price increases and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages suggests raising which of the following is most effective?

A. Sales tax

B. Excise tax

C. Income tax

D. Container tax

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12. According to research studies, raising the price of sugar-sweetened beverages by 10% could result in a reduction in soda purchases of about what percent?

A. 3-5%

B. 8-10%

C. 12-15%

D. 18-20%

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13. In a study conducted in New York state, which of the following resulted in increased support for raising the price of sugar-sweetened beverages?

A. Using the funds for obesity prevention programs

B. Using the funds for health and dental care

C. Using the funds for new buildings

D. Using the funds for local school initiatives

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True or False

14. In a 2013 U.S. News and World Report story, the majority of U.S. adults supported a soda and candy tax.

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15. A USDA survey demonstrated that soda was the single greatest source of added sweeteners in the American diet.

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16. Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages displaces other sources of energy in the diet.

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17. Increasing the portion size of sugar-sweetened beverages increases the total energy consumed.

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18. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the percentage of total daily kilocalories from sugar-sweetened beverages was higher in non-Hispanic white individuals.

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19. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the percentage of total daily kilocalories from sugar-sweetened beverages was in people with higher incomes and education.

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20. Across the United States, using data from CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic individuals have the highest percentages of soda and fruit drink consumption.

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21. A review of 30 scientific studies shows that higher consumption levels of sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with obesity in children and adults.

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22. In a study of 42,883 men, called the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, consumption of artificially-sweetened beverages was associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

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23. Based on evidence from a controlled trial in England, educational campaigns may be effective in reducing soda consumption.

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24. Results from a randomized trial conducted in Massachusetts showed that weekly home deliveries of non-caloric beverages resulted in decreased sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.

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25. A review of restrictive policies in 19 states showed declines in access to soda.

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26. Children living in states with weaker competitive food and beverage laws were more likely to choose to drink water and non-caloric beverages, and less likely to be overweight.

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Multiple Answer

27. Which of the following strategies are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages?

A. Increasing cost of all beverages

B. Reducing cost of healthy beverages

C. Improved access to drinking water

D. National ban on soda

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28. According to a meta-analysis by Vartania and colleagues, soda consumption was associated with which of the following health outcomes?

A. Increased body weight

B. Type 2 diabetes

C. Increased fitness

D. Reduced levels of depression

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29. Which of the following groups or organizations might likely oppose raising the price of sugar-sweetened beverages?

A. American Hospital Association

B. American Medical Association

C. Americans Against Food Taxes

D. American Beverage Association

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30. Arguments for raising the excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, rather than the sales tax, include:

A. Excise tax increases may influence consumer buying behavior

B. Policy makers are more likely to support this approach

C. Excise tax increases are associated with reduced consumption

D. Evidence from tobacco control policy is strong

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