29 Questions
What was previously considered good nutrition?
The food pyramid
Why was dairy considered important in the previous food pyramid?
Because the dairy industry is huge in the US
What is the main difference between the previous food pyramid and the my plate system?
The my plate system considers dairy optional
What is one of the reasons why people in different cultures eat different types of food?
Because of their cultural traditions
What is an example of an innovative food that people eat in some cultures?
Bugs
What is a 'food desert'?
An area with limited access to supermarkets
What is a primary factor that contributes to certain groups being vulnerable to health risks?
Social and economic marginalization
What was a characteristic of Paleolithic human health?
Low disease rates due to mobility and good nutrition
What was a consequence of the transition from a foraging lifestyle to agriculture?
An increase in exposure to animal and waste-borne diseases
In Europe, during the mid-19th century, what change occurred in disease patterns?
A shift from infectious to chronic diseases
What was a result of major medical advances in the 19th and 20th centuries?
A decrease in infectious diseases and an increase in chronic diseases
What is a characteristic of human societies prior to the 1920s?
Cities were not self-sustaining until the 1920s
What percentage of increased life expectancy in the US is attributed to?
20% due to sanitation
What was a consequence of poor nutrition during the 2nd Epidemiological Transition?
Weakened resistance and pairing of the immune response
What was a result of urbanization and agriculture during the 2nd Epidemiological Transition?
Increased exposure to animals and waste
What does Mary Douglas's concept of a 'structured eating event' refer to?
A specific course and dishes that carry cultural messages of appropriate subsistence for a particular time of day and gathering of people
When were toilets introduced in private houses in the US?
1800s
What was done to reduce pollution and protect rivers?
Treating sewage to reduce pollution
According to the concept of 'commensality', what is being expressed through the act of sharing food with others?
Ongoing social relationships
In the context of medical anthropology, what is the definition of 'health'?
State of complete physical, social, and psychological well-being
What is the term for the lived, subjective experience of symptoms?
Illness
What is the name of the fatal, degenerative neurological disorder that was epidemic in Papua New Guinea?
Kuru
What is the term for the process of change from traditional to modern diets and lifestyles, leading to increased risk of chronic diseases?
Biocultural transition
What is the primary goal of isotopes analysis in bioarchaeology?
To examine the nutritional habits of ancient humans
What is the main difference between nomadic and sedentary foraging societies?
The level of mobility
What is the primary benefit of plant domestication?
Increased food security
What is the primary characteristic of pastoralism?
Partially or seasonally mobile animals
What is the main advantage of horticulture?
Small-scale and flexible
What is the term for the intersection of food and culture, traditions, and history in everyday meals?
Foodway
Explore the ways humans obtain and consume food, from subsistence strategies to archaeological analyses of food artifacts. Learn about the methods used to study food, including participation observation, surveys, and isotopes analysis. Discover how food reflects culture and identity.
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