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Food Habits Food Habits

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Key ConceptsKey Concepts

• Personal food habits develop as part of one’s social and cultural heritage, as well as individual lifestyle and environment.

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Cultural Development of Food Cultural Development of Food HabitsHabits

• Food habits grow from many influences Personal Cultural Religious Social Economic Psychological

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Cultural Development of Food Cultural Development of Food HabitsHabits

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• Food habits are learned through everyday living and family relationships.

• Food habits are primarily based on food availability, economics, personal food beliefs

• Cultural background and customs largely determine what is eaten.

• Foods may take on symbolic meaning.

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Religious Dietary LawsReligious Dietary Laws

• Jewish Different dietary laws depending on

orthodox/conservative/reform beliefs Dietary laws are called Rules of Kashruth; foods

prepared according to these laws are kosher Meat should come only from animals that chew their

cud and have cloven hooves; no pork or birds of prey Meat and milk products are not mixed Shellfish and crustaceans are avoided

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Religious Dietary LawsReligious Dietary Laws(…Cont’d)

• Muslim Dietary laws dependent on restriction or prohibition

of some foods, promotion of other foods Ramadan: 30-day period of daylight fasting Milk products are permitted at all times Fruits, vegetables are permitted unless fermented Breads, cereals are permitted unless contaminated Seafood, land animals are permitted Pork and alcohol are prohibited

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Spanish InfluencesSpanish Influences

• Mexican Basic foods include dried beans, chili peppers, corn. Only small amounts of meat and eggs are used. Fruit consumption depends on availability and price.

• Puerto Rican Food pattern is similar to Mexican Tropical fruits and vegetables are added. Basic foods include viandas (starchy vegetables

and fruits), rice, beans

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Native American InfluencesNative American Influences

• Indian and Alaska Natives Many diverse groups Groups all have a spiritual devotion to the

land. Food has great religious and social

significance. Food differs according to what can be grown

locally, harvested or hunted on the land, or fished from local waters.

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Southern U.S. InfluencesSouthern U.S. Influences

• African-Americans Food patterns developed through creative ability

to turn basic staples into memorable food Traditional breads include hot breads (biscuits,

spoonbread, cornbread) Wide variety of vegetables and leafy greens

(turnip, collard, mustard) are used Pork is a common meat

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Southern U.S. InfluencesSouthern U.S. Influences(…Cont’d)

• French Americans Cajuns in southern Louisiana are descendents

of the French colonists of Arcadia (now Nova Scotia).

French culinary background blended with Creole cooking around New Orleans

Foods are strongly flavored, spicy Seafood is abundant.

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Asian Food PatternsAsian Food Patterns

• Chinese Use a wok for quick stir-frying with little fat Vegetables and rice are staples Meat, eggs, tofu are sources of protein

• Japanese Rice is basic grain Many varieties of fish and shellfish are used. Vegetables are usually steamed. Diet is high in sodium, low in milk

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Asian Food PatternsAsian Food Patterns(…Cont’d)

• Southeast Asian: Vietnamese, Indonesian, Cambodian, Laotian Rice is a staple. Soups are common. Fish, shellfish, pork, chicken, and duck are

common. Red meat is eaten only once or twice a month.

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Mediterranean InfluencesMediterranean Influences

• Italian Bread and pasta are basic ingredients. Cheese, meats, poultry, fish, sausages, cold

cuts, and vegetables are commonly used. Olive oil, garlic, herbs, and wine used in cooking

• Greek Bread is the center of every meal. Cheese, yogurt, vegetables, rice, lamb, and fish

are commonly used.

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Key ConceptsKey Concepts

• Social and economic change usually results in alterations in food patterns.

• Short-term food patterns, or fads, often stem from food misinformation that appeals to some human need.

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Social InfluencesSocial Influences

• Social structure Groups may be formed by economic status,

education, residence, occupation, family Group affiliation influences food attitudes and

choices.

• Food and social factors Food symbolizes acceptance and warmth in

social relationships. Certain foods trigger childhood memories.

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Psychological InfluencesPsychological Influences

• Diet patterns Food has many personal meanings. Many psychological factors rooted in childhood

• Food and psychosocial development Food relates closely to psychosocial development.

• Toddlers may become “picky eaters” in order to control parents.

Food neophobia (fear of unfamiliar foods) is normal developmental factor

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Economic InfluencesEconomic Influences

• Family income Low-income families suffer extreme needs. Illness, hunger, and malnutrition are more

common in this group. Food habits more likely to be manipulated by

media Food assistance programs can help low-

income families develop better food habits.

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Food Misinformation and Food Misinformation and FadsFads

• Fad: any popular fashion or pursuit without substantial basis that is embraced fervently

• Food fads: scientifically unsubstantiated beliefs about certain foods that may persist in a given time or community

• Unscientific statements may mislead consumers and contribute to poor food habits.

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Food Fad ClaimsFood Fad Claims

• Food fad claims may center on Food cures for specific conditions/illnesses “Harmful” foods to be omitted from the diet Certain food combinations may promote

health, weight loss “Natural” foods can prevent disease

• Food fad claims tend to focus on foods, not the specific nutrients in food

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Dangers of Food FadsDangers of Food Fads

• Danger to health/failure to seek appropriate medical care

• Money wasted on fad supplements

• Lack of sound knowledge that counteracts scientifically based health information

• Distrust of the food market/unwarranted rejection of all modern food production

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Vulnerable GroupsVulnerable Groups

• Elderly persons

• Young persons

• Obese persons

• Athletes and coaches

• Entertainers

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10 Red Flags10 Red Flags

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Factors Determining Food Factors Determining Food ChoicesChoices

• Physiologic factors Allergy Disability Health-disease status Heredity Needs, energy, or nutrients Therapeutic diets

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Factors Determining Food Factors Determining Food ChoicesChoices

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• Psychological factors Habit Preference Emotions Cravings Positive or negative experiences/associations Personal food acceptance

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