67 Questions
According to the text, which restaurant helped inspire an American cuisine that went beyond canned vegetables and TV dinners?
Chez Panisse
What does the text suggest about American cuisine?
It features local ingredients and American wines and beers
What does the text indicate about the scientific investigations described in previous chapters?
They involve rats and people
Which factor was found to be associated with the highest ratings for pleasantness of biscuits and cakes?
The combination of fat and sugar
What did some well-known chefs report as their secret ingredient?
Fat
Why might food in a restaurant taste better than at home?
Restaurants use more fat
What is the field dedicated to the study and application of chemical reactions during cooking called?
Molecular gastronomy
Which factor influences cuisines by making them seem familiar and safe?
The fear of new foods
According to Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, what can food reveal about a person?
Their cultural background
Why do immigrants sometimes feel compelled to consume their new culture's foods?
To demonstrate their acceptance of the new culture
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a determinant of the constituents of a cuisine?
Geographical location
What is one way to ensure a nutritionally complete cuisine?
Combining different foods
What is an example of a cultural belief that affects a cuisine?
The laws of kashrut
What is an example of a food cultural belief that may or may not help ensure people eat foods that are good for them?
Treating corn with alkali solution
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary elements of cuisine according to Elisabeth Rozin?
Cultural constraints that restrict what types of food may be eaten or how the foods may be prepared
What did the author learn from Elisabeth Rozin's cookbook?
The psychological principles behind cuisine
Which of the following is a characteristic of true cuisine?
The use of particular flavorings in a cuisine
What are some of the highly preferred tastes according to previous chapters?
Sweet and salty tastes
According to the text, why did the author struggle to find satisfying food in Japan?
The author was unable to find familiar foods
What did the author order for dessert at the Western-style restaurant in Japan?
Vanilla ice cream
Where did the author go in Japan to find familiar and satisfying food?
Tokyo Disneyland
What percentage of American women crave chocolate?
50%
How many 2-ounce bars of chocolate per week did one sample of self-described chocoholics report eating, on average?
12 bars
What does recent research suggest about the consumption of chocolate?
Both of the above
What is one reason why people eat so much chocolate?
It is usually mixed with sugar
Which two kinds of pizza were available at the restaurant?
Pineapple and shrimp
What happened when the author went to the restaurant?
They left without getting any food
Which cuisine pairs astringent and fatty elements?
Moroccan cuisine
Which cuisines have overlapping flavor principles?
Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cuisines
According to the text, why do Hindus in India treat cows as sacred?
Because cows are considered sacred in Hinduism
What is the cultural belief that leads to the prohibition against eating cows in India?
Cows are considered sacred in Hinduism
According to Marvin Harris and others, why is treating cows as sacred greatly beneficial to India's economy?
Treating cows as sacred contributes to the Indian agricultural system
According to the text, which of the following is a popular seasoning among Native Americans in the area?
Sassafras leaves
What is the main difference between Cajun cuisine and Creole cuisine?
Cajun cuisine uses local ingredients while Creole cuisine uses traditional French ingredients
What is capsaicin?
An ingredient in chile peppers that induces a burning sensation
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a use of chile pepper?
To preserve information about chile peppers
Which of the following is a possible explanation for why people may come to prefer chile pepper?
Vitamins A and C content
According to the text, what is one attribute of chile pepper eating that is relevant to weight management?
It makes people eat less and feel more full
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible reason why people in cold climates also often like chile pepper?
It kills food bacteria
According to the text, what is one possible reason why PTC/PROP supertasters may perceive more burn from chile pepper?
They have more cells in their mouths specialized for pain detection
According to the text, why is chocolate often associated with love and sex?
Because chocolate contains chemicals that have effects on the brain similar to marijuana
What is one possible reason why some people who crave chocolate claim that eating it makes them less depressed?
Because chocolate contains chemicals that have effects on the brain similar to marijuana
What is one negative effect of chocolate craving mentioned in the text?
It can impede certain types of memory
What are some strategies that have been found to be helpful in decreasing chocolate craving?
Training the skill of disidentification and taking a brisk walk
Which of the following is NOT a reason why farmers in India need to have their own oxen?
Cattle are allowed to wander freely along the roads
What is the primary purpose of cows wandering along the roads in India?
To eat the grass along the roads
Why is dung important in India?
It is used as cooking fuel
What is the first step in the wine-tasting procedure?
Looking at the wine
What is the purpose of swirling the wine in the glass during the wine-tasting process?
To increase the wine's aroma and bouquet
What is the role of carbonation in wine tasting?
To stimulate the tongue's taste receptors for sour
How do wine tasters judge the taste of a wine?
By rolling the wine around on the tongue
What evidence suggests that cannibalism may have occurred among the Anasazi tribes?
All of the above
What is the most likely reason why some people avoid eating meat?
All of the above
What is one solution to prevent interactive effects when wine tasting?
Drinking the wine out of a black glass
Why do some people avoid feeding their pets a meat-containing diet?
Ethical reasons related to harm to other animals
What is one way to assess the touch of wine during tasting?
Noting astringency on the tongue
Why do wine tasters take bites of bread between sips?
To keep their sensory cells at maximum sensitivity
What is the 'vegetarian's dilemma'?
All of the above
What is one factor that can influence a person's sensory experience of wine?
Being told something positive or negative about the wine prior to tasting it
What can result in a person rating a food as tasting better?
Presenting a dish artfully on a plate
What did former New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, require some New York City restaurants to do?
Post the calorie counts of their dishes
What is the goal of purveyors (restaurant owners, managers, and servers)?
To get customers to spend more and eat more
What is the advantage of taking an interdisciplinary, scientific approach to the psychology of eating and drinking?
Enhanced enjoyment of food and drink
What is one possible reason why the treatment of cows as sacred in India is beneficial to the economy?
It provides a welfare system for the poorest people
What is one possible reason why the prohibition against eating the flesh of your own species seems less difficult to figure out?
Eating other people is perceived as regrettable and antisocial behavior
What evidence suggests that cannibalism may have been a regular practice in some human societies?
Human bones dating back approximately 750,000 years that were arrayed in a way consistent with butchering processes
What research method was used to determine if cannibalism took place among the Anasazi Indians?
Biogeochemistry
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