Define culture. How does one's culture influence his/her food intake and nutritional status?
Culture is defined as the integrated pattern of human knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that are learned and transmitted to succeeding generations. Many of our food habits, attitudes, and practices arise from the traditions, customs, belief systems, technologies, values, and norms of the culture in which we live.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
_______________ are low in energy while high in weight, and include such foods as high-water vegetables and fruits, and broth-based soups
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word