Influences on Food Practices

The blood of Christ

Regarded as a sacred animal that should not be killed, used to plough the land

Ital food, meaning completely natural and has never touched chemicals

<p>Low-income groups depend on cheap foods from the cereal group, while middle to high income groups can often pick and choose what they buy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The more you know about food and nutrition, the better choices you can make when buying and preparing food, even with limited income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eating is a comforting habit, provides a sense of security and belonging, and can be influenced by depression, anxiety, boredom, and stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germans: Sausage(wurst) now boerewors; Malay: masalas, bobotie, sosaties, pickled fish; Indian: spicy dishes, curries, samoosas; British: Hot puddings, pies and scones; Voortrekkers: biltong, dried sausage; South Africans: samp, maize, beans, amasi</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pork and Alcohol are forbidden; Orthodox Jews do not eat pork, ham, bacon, shellfish and animal gelatine; Dairy products and meat are not prepared or eaten together; Some Christians give up certain foods during Lent (40 days before Easter)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eid marks the end of Ramadan (month of fasting by not eating or drinking between dawn and sunset)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bread symbolises the body of Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers