FOOD FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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Do the factors affect food choices?

CULTURE

Asia India, Africa and The Middle East

Rice is consumed at a very high rate in all

parts of Asia.

The most common use is chickpeas and olives in the

Middle Eastern cuisine and pita bread is very popular flat bread that is consumed there.

The Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese cultures all consume

their food with chopsticks.

Use their right hand only, scoop food with their fingers and wash

their hands thoroughly before and after their meal.

chickpeas

Pita bread

Buddhism

Buddhism• Some Buddhists avoid meat and dairy

products while others avoid only meat.

• Buddhists also avoid the consumption

of alcohol.

Christianity

Christianity• Some fasting days are observed by Catholic

and Orthodox Christians on certain days such as Good Friday or during Lent.

• In earlier centuries, meat and dairy products were avoided during a portion of the year, but today it often just means eating fish on a Friday.

Hinduism• Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions in the

world.

• Although meat was not originally prohibited, many Hindus today regard vegetarianism as a way to maintain the respect for life.

• The cow is considered as a symbol of abundance so it is not eaten by Hindus, but products such as milk, butter and yogurt may be eaten.

Islam• During the month of Ramadan, Muslim avoid

eating pork and drinking intoxicating liquor.

• Foods are categorized as halal (those may be eaten) and haram (those that should be avoided).

Most foods are halal while the list of haram foods includes pork, alcohol and any products that may made from animal fats.

CLIMATE

The effects of climate can be seen around the world.

Temperatures have already

risen.

Extreme weather is

predicted to become more

common.

Our life is affected by the climate.

MONEY

You can buy the best food.

People can travel some different countries to try food.

If you have the money you can choose to go to a restaurant for a meal.

How do we choose what to eat?

grains

vegetables and fruits

fat, sugar, salt

Eat least

Eat moderately

Eat plenty

Eat most

Good health pyramid

International trade

Country : Ecuador

Location: South America

Capital: Quito

Language: Spanish

Export: bananas and shrimps

The USA

Country : the USA

Location: North America

Capital: Washington DC

Language: English

Export: wheat and rice

Country : Italy

Location: Europe

Capital: Rome

Language: Italian

Export: olive oil and pasta

Country : Australia

Location: South Pacific Ocean

Capital: Canberra

Language: English

Export: beef and dairy produce

Country : Netherlands

Location: Europe

Capital: Amsterdam

Language: Dutch

Export: tomatoes and oil

Language: Portuguese

Language: Arabic

Language: Thai

Language: Filipino

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