Ch 1 Food Affects Life

Seeds to make tomatoes grow bigger and ripen faster are because of which food supply factor?

a mistaken belief

Family has little impact on the foods people eat and how they eat them.

a state of being in overall good physical, mental, and social health

Holiday celebrations often exhibit cultural influences on food choices.

interrelated factors (air, water, soil) that ultimately affect survival of life on earth

Many cheeses are available in resealable packages because of what food supply factor?

A decrease in the number of meals a family eats together is the result of...

The government agency that enforces the standards for the quality of meat is...

the physical need for food

Each culture that is part of the U.S. society contributes to the unique customs of the nation

The use of knowledge and skill to tend soil, grow crops, and raise livestock is...

the way a person usually lives

a practice that is very popular

Which food product trends evolved in response to consumer demand for healthful products?

Which food supply factor is represented when a late frost destroys a crop of peaches?

the various options a person might choose when making a decision are...

physical and mental tension caused by change

Which food product trend evolved in response to consumer demand for convenience?

a psychological desire to eat

Which food supply factor is responsible for nutrition labels on our foods?

Lifestyles has little effect on family eating patterns.

influence that comes from people in a person's social group

Memories of experiences involving foods can affect how a person feels about those foods.

traditions/beliefs of a racial, religious, social group for the group's...

Mass media is used to inform people about health findings related to food.

Researchers are trying to limit the amounts of chemicals needed to produce foods.

Researchers are trying to increase the availability of food by developing...