NUFS 144 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Omnivore, Eating Animals, Food Choice

• School: SJSU
• Department: Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging Department
• Course: NUFS 144
• Professor: Dana Billings

Document Summary

The american diet is as diverse as its population. One in five people in the united states are first or second generation. Asians are the fastest growing race or ethnic group. Each ethnic,religious or regional group has its own culturally based food habits. Any substance that provides the nutrients necessary to maintain life and growth when ingested. Also called food culture or foodways: the ways in which humans use food: Consume /digest wide selection of plants and animals. Eat a variety of items - no single food provides all nutrition for survival. Require to be flexible yet cautious to avoid harmful foods. Omnivores paradox refers to the need to experiment yet be cautious. Food likes or dislikes of someone else are accepted and internalized as personal preferences. Food as self identity is evident in dining out experiences. For example the staff of life breaking bread with friends a christian sacrament of communion. Dark bread versus white bread according to class.