2024
Why is popularization of French Cuisine in the US not considered a form of cultural
appropriation? **** Because French people have not historically been oppressed by the
US.
What is pulse? **** The dry edible seeds of legumes.
What us the Ayurveda? **** A traditional system of medicine.
What is the Ayurveda? **** A traditional system of medicine.
Avocados are an excellent source of? **** Mono-saturated fat
Archaeologists found a link between human consumption of meat and? **** An
increase in the size of the human brain.
Which of the following is a critical component in deciding who is an "indigenous"
individual? **** Self-identification
What are the three sisters? **** The staples of Native North American agriculture; corn,
bean and squash.
Which of the following are important aspects of food sovereignty? **** Access to
healthy and culturally appropriate food.
What has been an important determinant of food regionalism in the US? **** Patterns
of immigration into the US.
Over the years, the caloric content of average portion sizes in the US. **** Increased.
Pulses are? **** The dry edible seeds of legumes.
Why are pulses highly nutritous? **** They have high protein, complex carbs and fiber,
high micronutrients, and low fat.
What makes pulses so special? **** They are sustainable crops that provide an
inexpensive source of protein.
What is pulses' effect on soil biodiversity? **** Increases soil biodiversity and reduces
the need of fertilizers.
, Do pulses last long, can they grow in different climates? **** Pulses have a long shelf
life and can be grown in a variety of climates.
What is the main source of protein for vegetarians? **** Pulses are the main source of
protein for vegetarians (together with soy).
What do pulses contain? **** Pulses contain prebiotics, which promote intestinal health.
What are probiotics? **** - Probiotics=live microbes in food.
- Prebiotics= food compounds that nourish gut microbes.
What is the microbiota? **** The microbiota is essential for health; food is critical to
maintain a healthy microbiota
How does India rank in consumption of meat and pulses? **** India has one of the
lowest consumption of meat and the highest of pulses worldwide.
Is there more than one type of vegetarianism? **** There are different types of
vegetarianism.
How does India rank in cattle raising, and beef exports? **** India is the first country
worldwide in cattle raising; the second for beef exports (water buffalo).
How many percentage of Indians define themselves as vegetarians? **** 30% of
Indians define themselves as vegetarians, with different rates among religions.
India is home to? **** India is home to the majority of the world's vegetarians.
Consumption of what is high in regions of high rates of vegetarianism? ****
Consumption of dairies is very high in regions with high rates of vegetarianism in India.
Is vegetarianism a choice in India? **** No because the price of protein-rich foods:
economically-determined vegetarianism.
Difference between Western and Indian style of vegetarianism and Medicine? ****
Traditional vs. Western-style vegetarianism and medicine systems: Ayurveda.
What is Ghee? **** Ghee is a form of clarified butter commonly used in India.
Ghee versus butter? **** Ghee has a high shelf life, high smoke point than butter.
Who is Ghee good for? **** Ghee is better tolerated than butter by people who have
with milk intolerance.