Reel Food
They've Killed the Fatted Calf
Bringing Home the Bacon
You Are What You Eat
Two (or more) Peas in a Pod
100
In this psychedelic 1999 film, a hefty character eats because he is unhappy, and is unhappy because he eats.
What is Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me?
100
This strict form of worship, followed fervently by Catholic nuns during the Middle Ages, consists of the belief that by ingesting only the “body of Christ” they were becoming one with their God.
What is self-starvation?
100
Many studies show that teens who eat with their families five or more times per week feel more connected at home and have a better chance of having healthier ______.
What are diets?
100
As part of one's sense of self, this is often defined by one's eating habits. Many might show this by considering themselves "picky eaters," "meat and potatoes" people, or "regular eaters," just to name a few.
What is identity?
100
Advertisements on tv (often food-related) influence viewers to behave in a certain way (such as going directly to the refridgerator after seeing one of these).
What are commercials?
200
In this animated film from 2007, a rat helps a man serve a dish that brings a food critic back to his childhood.
What is Ratatouille?
200
These inform believers on what is holy and clean to eat. They bring individuals, families, and communities closer to each other and their god(s). Following these allow households to demonstrate their respect of their god(s), the earth, and their cultural origins.
What are dietary laws?
200
Most Americans fully understand the importance of family time but still believe they can't (or refuse to) allow for that time - much like children at the dinner table and eating this food group.
What are vegetables?
200
Because we don't know what is in many of these (such as packaged dinners, fast food, etc.), we often do not know what we are incorporating into our bodies. This in turn can be detrimental to knowing who we are.
What are modern foods?
200
This skill, often taught among preschoolers, is a form of reciprocation and is important for functional friendships. It is especially critical during snack time/lunch time.
What is sharing?
300
In this famous 1984 film, some bizarre food is served to adventuring Americans in India - none of which is consumed by two of the main characters.
What is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
300
When preparing food in their ancestral method these women believe that their family’s divine fate is in their hands. When cooking for their children it becomes extremely important for the food to be prepared in the traditional method. This will ensure the child’s faith is held onto and that the child will remain connected to their culture and ancestry.
Who are Jewish mothers?
300
Children who know their family backgrounds are more resilient academically and socially. Most of that information is learned during this time of day.
What is dinner time?
300
It is said, "You are what you eat." Therefore, by controling what we eat, we can control what we are. To have this control is to have a better sense of self. This word, French for "diet," comes from the Latin word for control.
What is régime?
300
How many people you eat with, their significance to you, and their gender all influence this word that is defined as the desire to eat.
What is appetite?
400
Young boys with weight issues are sent to a summer camp to try and get healthy in this 1995 film.
What is Heavy Weights?
400
Monks and nuns of this Eastern religion invite believers to join them on Sundays for a silent, yet intimate, lunch where enlightenment is the goal as they focus on not taking food for granted.
What is Buddhism?
400
This national organization (based out of Columbia University) has given surveys that show that teens who eat at home with their families five or more times per week are less likely to drink, smoke, do drugs, or get pregnant.
What is CASA (the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse)?
400
Within different cultures, one group often defines another by this. For example, Germans are often refered to as "Krauts" by Americans.
What are eating habits?
400
For most individuals globally, food is never just a necessity. Oftentimes, this word is used to describe how food stands for comfort, warmth, security, bonding between family & friends, etc.
What is symbolism?
500
A stubborn mayor finally gives in to temptation to realize the wonderful things sweets can do in this film from 2001.
What is Chocolat?
500
This Hindu food brings followers closer to the deities. This food has been presented to the deities, blessed by them, and returned to the worshipers. The return symbolizes the god’s understanding that humans also produce food.
What is prasād?
500
Women across these accept responsibility for eating habits and health of families.
What are social classes?
500
This term is defined as a young child's tendency to only eat a limited range of foods he/she knows and reject anything outside of that range. This phenomenon arises from the feeling of disgust and portrays the ability to control what one wants to consume.
What is neophobia?
500
The strategy of eating the same amount of food as your companion at a meal. This is done to influence the other person's perception of you.
What is matching?
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