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Select one of the following discussion questions to answer/ minof 200 words.

1. Why do we have moral connotations expressed through our language that relate to food and to eating? How would the American values of "health" be evaluated in the ideas of "good" foods and "bad" foods?

2. Describe what you believe the meaning of culture is. Points to consider with your concept of culture - Is there a culture of youth? A culture of wellness? Illness? Can surfers or artists be described as having a culture? Consider your concept of culture in relation to a "cultural group membership" does this include shared values, language, clothes?

3. Discuss both your personal and home cooking environment. Analyze the food choices that are commonly made. What factors affected food choices when shopping? When eating out? Do these variables vary by age? By gender? Are dishes cooked from scratch? What is the proportion of the foods made at home or are the dishes pre-prepared or made at least partially from pre-prepared ingredients? How does this type of cooking impact health and wellness? What cultural influences are part of the diet?