2/19: Food Culture and Fast Food in the U.S. and South Korea

What is a significant difference between school meals in the U.S. and South Korea as observed by Ji-Yoon Moon?

• U.S. school meals have more vegetables.

• South Korean school meals include fermented vegetables like kimchi.

• U.S. school meals are meticulously planned for a balanced diet.

• South Korean school meals primarily consist of meat and bread.

What is a common drink option in South Korean schools that differs from California schools?

• Coke

• Juice

• Water

• Milk

What challenge is the U.S. fast food industry facing in the plant-based sector?

• High consumer satisfaction with taste and texture

• Decline in plant-based meat sales

• Low prices of plant-based alternatives

• Lack of new product offerings

What is a similarity between the fast food trends in the U.S. and South Korea?

• Both countries have declining fast food sales.

• Both countries are introducing plant-based alternatives.

• Both countries have no interest in healthier options.

• Both countries have banned fast food advertising.

What environmental concern is associated with global meat consumption?

• It reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

• It increases pandemic and antibiotic-resistance risks.

• It requires fewer resources to produce.

• It has no impact on the environment.

If you had to choose, what is YOUR favorite fast food restaurant in the U.S.?