Food Culture Quiz

What does food culture mainly refer to?

• The nutrients found in different foods

• The social, cultural, and environmental factors that shape what people eat

• How fast people eat their meals

• The government’s food policies

Which of the following best describes a traditional food?

• Fast food chains popular around the world

• Imported foods eaten on holidays

• Foods that are passed down through generations and reflect cultural identity

• Foods eaten only by athletes

In Japan, sushi became popular largely because of:

• The country’s warm climate

• Abundance of fresh fish from surrounding seas

• Influence from American cuisine

• Mountain farming traditions

Why do Mediterranean countries use olive oil in cooking?

• Olive trees grow well in the hot, dry climate

• It is the cheapest oil available

• It has the most vitamins

• It was brought from Asia recently

What factor has most influenced the rise of street food culture in many cities?

• Supermarket advertising

• Easy access to ingredients and urban living

• Ban on restaurant dining

• Farming technology

What role does religion often play in food culture?

• It has no impact

• It determines farming methods only

• It influences what foods are eaten or avoided

• It affects only dessert choices

Which of these countries is known for a diet high in plant-based foods, linked to long life expectancy?

• Norway

• Italy

• Canada

• Argentina

How can climate affect a country’s food habits?

• It decides which foods taste good

• It limits the types of foods that can be grown

• It determines food prices only

• It affects only how food looks

Globalisation has changed food culture by:

• Making traditional foods disappear completely

• Reducing food options available

• Mixing global cuisines and making diverse foods more accessible

• Stopping cultural exchange

In many Pacific Islands, rising rates of diet-related diseases are linked to:

• Increased traditional food production

• Greater use of imported processed foods

• Reduced sugar consumption