Food Factors
This factor can affect and determine what food is available in a region.
What is geography?
Physical objects, resources and spaces that people use to define their culture.
What is material culture?
The increasing interconnectedness of countries and their people.
What is globalization?
This type of community is generally more isolated and found in the countryside
What is a rural communit?
A U.S. holiday where turkey is commonly eaten.
What is Thanksgiving?
A personal or medical restriction that influences food choice based on beliefs and/or medical reasons.
What is a dietary restriction?
Beliefs, values, and customs define this type of culture.
What is symbolic culture?
This fast-food chain’s global spread is an example of globalization.
What is Starbucks?
The type of community with high population density and many services.
What is an urban community?
This Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with special foods like pan de muerto.
What is What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
The state of having enough or not enough money to purchase higher-quality foods.
What is economic status?
A hand-woven carpet is an example of this kind of culture.
What is material culture?
Sushi being popular in countries far from Japan is an example of…
Globalisation and cultural diffusion
Religious fasting during daylight hours in Ramadan influences food choices in this religion.
What is Islam?
Hindus celebrate this festival of lights.
What is Diwali?
When a person chooses a food because it reminds them of their home, family or country.
What is cultural identity?
The belief that eating together strengthens family unity is an example of this.
What is symbolic culture?
One positive and one negative impact of globalization on local food cultures
Positive: access to diverse food
Negative: loss of traditional recipes.
A rule that forbids eating pork is followed by many in this religion.
What is Judaism?
Economic impact of festivals on local communities.
Boost in tourism, food sales, and local business income.
3 major factors (beside taste) that influence food choices.
What are religion, health and availability?
Explain why symbolic culture is important for food traditions.
It provides meaning and emotional connection to meals, reinforcing identity and values.
How does globalization change food prices.
Increased trade can lower prices but may also make local producers struggle to compete.
Describe one way religion can affect agricultural production.
Farmers might grow certain crops or raise specific animals to meet religious dietary laws.
This festival celebrates the Lunar New Year in China.
What is Spring Festival?