chapter 1 Flashcards
what is food
Any nourishing substance that is eaten, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, promote growth, etc.
what is the omnivores paradox
AKA- Omnivores Dilemma
Humans must be flexible enough to eat a variety of essential items, yet cautious enough to not randomly ingest harmful foods;
attraction to new foods, but prefer familiar foods.
what is self identity
The choice of which food … complicated by psychological concept regarding eating, the incorporation of food, physical properties of food
this gives rise to stereotypes- Examples?
Native Americans believes milk is for infants, weakens adults
French believes persons who eat too many turnips become gutless
Food choice is also influenced by self identity
food likes or dislikes of someone else are accepted an internalized as personal preferences, good examples:
Children choose foods eaten by admired adults (e.g. teachers), peers
define culture
Shared way of life that reflects the values and beliefs of a group of people. Food Religion/Spirituality Language Government/Law Ethnicity Art/Music Celebrations Everyday Life
explain the relationship between food, food choices and factors that affect our food choices
Differences in food choices may be traced to cultural (Societies differ in what foods they define as edible, inedible, tasteful and distasteful ,Culture influences how people respond to the physical (technology), social (social organization) and religious (ideology) environment
), biological and environmental factors.
what is the solution to the ominvores paradox
“It is thought that children are less likely than adults to try new foods, in part because they have not yet learned cultural rules regarding what is safe and edible. A child who is exposed repeatedly to new items looses the fear of new foods faster then one who experiences a limited diet” (see Text)
what are some way that ppl express their idenities through food choices
the atmosphere, the company- try to impress, the ritual- every sunday, if you always follow what others recommendWay in which humans use food, including everything from how it is selected how it is obtained how it is distributed who is responsible for food preparation Who serves it, and how is it served Who eats it (when, how) When it is eaten What Factors influence your food choices/ habits?
symbolic use of food
example, turkey is a thanksgiving thing, bread at church-symbol of wealth. chocolate given on dates
how does religion affect food choices
Religion might dictate which foods can or cannot be eaten, or what types of foods can be served at special celebrations.
how does culture affect food choice
Culture is a major determinant of human food choice. There is evidence that traditions, beliefs and values are among the main factors influencing preference, mode of food preparation, serving and nutritional status.
Food is always considered to be major part of culture, and culture is considered to be the major influence leading to food choice, specially, a culture shares certain food choices.
