Do You Know About These Pop. and Folk Culture Foods Flashcards

From the environment, and most folk countries will adapt their food preferences to conditions in environment

Strongly influenced by cultural traditions

Some foods are eaten b/c of their natural properties are believed to increase strength, fierceness, and love-making abilities

Europeans avoided potatoes for awhile, pregnant women in Chad didn't eat chicken because they thought it would give them pain while in labor, Muslims consume no pork due to religion, and Hindus consume no beef since they think the cow is a sacred animal.

Are alcoholic beverages, and snack foods, due to higher income, and national advertising.

Regions within an MDC may have different preferences based on production, growth, or imports

MDCs have less of them
Ex. Insects

Key in both cultures. Production is based on climate and soil. Grown in areas like the Mediterranean areas and California and is identified by its origin.

Customs such as food, clothing, and shelter are influenced by climate