3. I. Food Is a Reflection of Culture
Culture – refers to the beliefs and social customs of a group of people
Affects all aspects of life
A. Historical Influences
B. Ethnic Influences
Ethnic foods – foods that are typical of a given racial, national, or religious culture
Soul food – traditional food of the African American ethnic group
Chitterlings, collard greens, ham hocks
Food norm – typical standards and patterns related to food and eating behaviors
i. Food Taboos – social customs that prohibit the use of certain edible resources as food.

4. D. Religious Influences
C. Regional Influences
D. Religious Influences
Kosher foods – foods prepared according to laws based on religious beliefs

5. II. Social Influences on Food Choices
Family
- Single parent
- Dual-worker families
- Smaller family size
- Families more mobile
- Values – beliefs and attitudes that are important to people
Friends
The Status of Foods
- Status Foods – foods that have a social impact on others
D. Media

6. III. Emotions Affect Food Choices
Emotional Responses to Food
B. Using Food to Deal with Emotions
C. Food Used for Rewards or Punishment
D. Individual Preferences Affect Food Choices

7. IV. The Influences of Agriculture, Technology, Economics, and Politics
A. Agriculture and Land Use
Resources for Crops
Fertile soil
Water supply
Favorable climate
Technical knowledge
Human energy
Staple food – a mainstay food in the diet; supplies a large portion of the calories people need to maintain health

8. B. Technology C. The Economics of Food D. The Politics of Food
Technology – application of a certain body of knowledge
Modern machinery
Faster food-processing systems
Rapid transportation
Food biotechnology – used knowledge of plant science and genetics to develop plants and animals with specific desirable traits while eliminating traits that are not desirable.
Aseptic packaging – a packaging technology that preserves quality and extends shelf life of food
C. The Economics of Food
D. The Politics of Food

9. V. Nutrition Knowledge Affects Food Choices
Magical powers
Supplements
Pesticides
Curing diseases