Problem
I. In comparing, China- On the Cusp and China- Winds of Change, please detail 2 similarities and 2 differences you see in the food culture of rural and urban China.
II. What is unique about Geechee culture and why is rice so important to their culture?
III. i. Define a Blue Zone
ii. Name 4 Power 9 Factors
iii. Describe the type of diet and exercise that are encouraged to have a Blue Zone friendly life.
iv. Why do they believe there are a high number of centenarians in Okinawa, Japan?
IV. i. Describe what role your food culture plays in your life.
ii. How has this class changed your perception of your food culture?
iii. How has this class increased your knowledge about other cultures around the world?
V. Describe the influence of the enslaved people on the cuisine of the South. Describe 2 cooking styles and 4 ingredients that were introduced.
VI. What are two ways we could reduce food waste? Be specific and clear and number your responses.
VII. i. What are 2 things you personally learned about other food cultures from the class activities where you prepared a new dish (discussion #8) and/or visited an ethnic food store (discussion #12)?
ii. How did this build on and/or change any knowledge you already had about other countries or cultures?