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Question 1

How food is viewed

Answer 1

cultural, political and social expression

Question 2

food purposes

Answer 2

1. cultural expression
2. political differences
3. social bonding
4. religious practices
5. ceremonies
6. fasting
7. feasting

Question 3

symbolism and social practices example

Answer 3

giving chocolates symbolizing love and releases dopamine

Question 4

is there narratives in food?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

food and currency examples

Answer 5

1. food stamps
2. cocoa bean distribution
3. Banana republic

Question 6

lessons of food narratives

Answer 6

1. greed, unity, (in)justice
2. provide info on nutrition
3. how to utilize food in times of need

Question 7

root veggies and food studies

Answer 7

• consumed globally and have unique appearances
• in Asia, hold nutritional significance
• requires careful prep due to possible toxicity

Question 8

Historical Perspective

Answer 8

• discovery of food with trial and error
• comparisons with other foods such as mushrooms

Question 9

symbolism of food

Answer 9

• expressing culture and identity
• ethical aspect (fair trade and labour practices)

Question 10

two-fold goal of food studies

Answer 10

1. understand food systems and food scapes
2. aim of improving various aspects for everyone involved

Question 11

energy flow in ecosystems

Answer 11

1. absorbing suns rays
2. biotic factors (plants, animals, decomposers, human beings etc)

Question 12

Interdisciplinary Approach

Answer 12

1. brings together answers from various disciplines
2. Aims to overcome limitations imposed by individual disciplines

Question 13

food deserts

Answer 13

Areas where people struggle to access fresh produce and nutritious food

(linked to economic factors and distance from quality grocery stores)

Question 14

economic, capitalist and marketing problems with food

Answer 14

1. high prices in healthy food and inability to afford fresh produce (inflation)
2. fast food becomes a huge trend and marketing prizes off of cravings
3. due to unhealthy food (frozen meals, fried etc) become more affordable
4. high rise in food insecurity

Question 15

top-down change

Answer 15

• global agro-ecological zones, etc

Question 16

Trophic levels

Answer 16

Organisms are organized on their position in the food chain

producers: algae, plants

Question 17

Energy Transfer and 10% Rule

Answer 17

Energy is transferred from one level to another as consumers eat producers.

90% of energy is lost as heat when moving from one level

Question 18

Dominant Method

Answer 18

production, distribution, and consumption of food on an industrial scale

Question 19

Foodscapes

Answer 19

Metaphorical landscapes related to food production, acquisition, consumption, and discussion

Question 20

examples of foodscapes

Answer 20

1. farms
2. grocery stores
3. dining rooms

Question 21

environmental approach focus

Answer 21

Examines food systems’ interactions with landscapes and waterscapes.

Challenges anthropocentrism, emphasizing the co-existence of food systems and the environment.

Question 22

Anthropocentric Time Period (Anthropocene)

Answer 22

The current time period where human beings are considered the center of the environment

Question 23

Anthropocentrism

Answer 23

The notion that human beings are or should be considered the center of the environment.

ex: greenhouse gases

Question 24

Impacts of Meat Production

Answer 24

• cows, contributes a lot to greenhouse gas
• Comparable to detriment the environment than gas-powered cars.
• Issues include: accessibility to alternative protein sources downplaying of environmental impacts to economic interests.

Question 25

bio-nigromatic culture

Answer 25

practical aspects of the use of living things in culture (????)

Question 26

Permaculture

Answer 26

development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient

Question 27

forest farming

Answer 27

distinctive approach to land management that combines management practices of conventional forestry with those of small-scale farming or gardening to attain an environmentally and economically sustainable land-use system.

Question 28

Political Economic approach to food studies

Answer 28

Critiques capitalism and examines the impact of power imbalances on food production

Question 29

Factory farming

Answer 29

economy of scale, focusing on maximizing profits at the expense of environmental and health concerns

Question 30

Neoliberalism

Answer 30

dominant ideology emphasizing minimal government regulation, global trade, and free trade

Question 31

Food sovereignty

Answer 31

the right of people and governments to determine their own food production practices.

Question 32

conglomerate nature

Answer 32

food production and distribution, where a few companies dominate the market

Question 33

food ways

Answer 33

Intersection of food culture, practices, ideas, and history

Question 34

Culinary Capital

Answer 34

Different food practices and their societal value

Question 35

Food Justice

Answer 35

Striving for fair access to nutritious, sustainable, and culturally appropriate food

Question 36

Nutritionism

Answer 36

Reduction of food to nutritional components

Question 37

Holistic Approach

Answer 37

Consideration of food production, consumption, distribution, and health intersections

Question 38

Spiritual and Mental Health

Answer 38

Recognizing non-nutritional aspects of food related to mental and spiritual well-being.