Food choices in all societies are driven by an inborn preference for what food flavors?
a. Sugar and fat
b. Salt and protein
c. Bitter and sweet
d. Savory and sour
e. Salt and fat
Q. 2One classification system used to categorize foods is edible versus inedible.. In this classification, a Hindu vegetarian would consider chicken
a. inedible.
b. edible by animals, but not by me.
c. edible by humans, but not by me.
d. edible by humans, but not by my kind.
e. edible by me.
Q. 3The most universal of food taboos is
a. eating insects.
b. cannibalism.
c. eating dog meat.
d. eating eggs.
e. eating rodents.
Q. 4The term that describes eating more food than is customarily consumed daily for religious or other special events is:
a. feasting.
b. fasting.
c. grazing.
d. gorging.
e. binging.
Q. 5Among the elements that differ regarding a meal are
a. order of meal courses.
b. number of green items.
c. whether it is protein-rich.
d. whether it is kid-friendly.
e. what type of fats are used.
Q. 6An important consideration in defining a meal is
a. number of guests.
b. length of meal.
c. time of day.
d. portion size.
e. amount of calories.
Q. 7Garam masala is a distinct flavor principle associated with which ethnicity?
a. Brazilian
b. Chinese
c. French
d. Asian Indian
e. Puerto Rican
Q. 8The assumption that cultures progress from under-developed to developed through structural and food culture changes is termed the _____.
a. social dynamic of modernization
b. developmental perspective of food culture
c. consumer food choice model
d. globalization
e. urbanization
Q. 9Which term refers to the conditions, such as soil texture, minerals, drainage, source of water, and temperature, in which grapes are grown?
a. agriculture.
b. terroir.
c. region.
d. cultural identity.
e. palatability.