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Food and Culture. What is your favorite meal and why? Define the meaning of the word culture. What are some examples of a people’s culture?. Food is a reflection of culture. Culture refers to the beliefs and social customs of a people. Factors that influence culture and food.
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What is your favorite meal and why? • Define the meaning of the word culture. What are some examples of a people’s culture?
Food is a reflection of culture. Culture refers to the beliefs and social customs of a people. Factors that influence culture and food. • History of the people and land • Regional influences (choosing food based on popular trends in the area) • Religious influences • Ethnic influences • People may select foods based on ethnic background (ethnic foods) • People may follow certain patters for eating, cooking and buying food items • Food taboos: certain people will prohibit or avoid groups based on their social customs