unit 2 questions

Question 1

how do we define someones culture

Answer 1

religion, heritage, geography

Question 2

give three examples of a kosher diet

Answer 2

jews do not mix dairy and meat products in the same meal or dish, use separate utensils for meat and dairy products which are not washed in the same water to prevent cross-contamination, and no eating of pork and shellfish

Question 3

how do food customs evolve

Answer 3

as people dispersed throughout the world, they brought some of their traditions and customs with them. different customs arise naturally because of different circumstances. Canadians eat left overs where as in Japan, they do not.

Question 4

how do social influences and available resources influence food choices

Answer 4

Social influences:
- Many food choices begin with the influence of family, friends, media, and culture
- Social media influencers + friends as well as your social status
Available resources:
- peoples food choices differ because our resources differ
foods that are available in one country versus the same amount of money that someone has to buy something
- minimum wage student vs. higher paid jobs

Question 5

the 4 facts from canadian health

Answer 5

-27% of the Canadian Population is overweight
-15% of Canadians have high cholesterol
-43% of Canadian deaths are caused by cardiovascular diseases
-1 in 4 women over the age of 60 have Osteoporosis

Question 6

why does our family influence our food choices less as we age

Answer 6

• your families make food choices for you, as you grow you follow your own eating habits
• As you grow your lifestyle, values, priorities and emotions change influencing your food decisions

Question 7

how does technology affect our food choices

Answer 7

• Tech offers food supply and our life choices
• New tech and modern tech come up with cool new foods and influences us to buy it (ex that can be warmed up in a min)
• Tech brings in many food choices from around the world