American food preference?!
Please help me about my research project!
I'm a student from Japan!. I'm studying English and cultural differences!.
Now, I'm trying to research about food preference of Americans!.
I observed many Americans like to eat healthy, organic food, But on the other hand, not few people still love eat junk food(such as hamburger and flies)!.
Why is there such a broad range of eating habits in the U!.S!?
Because there are many ethnics in the U!.S!?
Thank you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm a student from Japan!. I'm studying English and cultural differences!.
Now, I'm trying to research about food preference of Americans!.
I observed many Americans like to eat healthy, organic food, But on the other hand, not few people still love eat junk food(such as hamburger and flies)!.
Why is there such a broad range of eating habits in the U!.S!?
Because there are many ethnics in the U!.S!?
Thank you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I think honestly, about 80% of Americans eat mostly junk food -- but the 20% who eat healthy, organic food talk about it more, so there is more information online about them! People have different opinions and priorities!. To some, convenience is most important; they don't have time or desire to cook at home and make healthy, organic food, plus junk food tastes good!. Others feel that what we put into our bodies is extremely important to our health, and that's more important to them, so they eat healthy, organic food!.
I think many, like myself, compromise between the two!. I eat junk food a couple times a week, but I like to cook at home nearly every evening!. This way, I get enough nutrition to keep my body healthy but still enjoy the convenience and good tastes of junk food sometimes!.
Oh -- and you're a little off on your translation; we eat burgers and "fries" not "flies"!. Fries are fried potato sticks, flies are insects!.
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I think many, like myself, compromise between the two!. I eat junk food a couple times a week, but I like to cook at home nearly every evening!. This way, I get enough nutrition to keep my body healthy but still enjoy the convenience and good tastes of junk food sometimes!.
Oh -- and you're a little off on your translation; we eat burgers and "fries" not "flies"!. Fries are fried potato sticks, flies are insects!.
Good luck in your study!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Because there are many choices to choose from, but that also depends on where the person lives!. If a person lives in a large city where they are surrounded by many (Good tasting) unhealthy foods they would be more likely to eat it!. If a person would live in a rural place where most foods are natural and produce then those people would be eating very healthy meals!.
In the cities I think some people eat healthy because of it's benefits to the body it informed in the media abundantly about eating healthy because of it's benefits!. It is also better because it is less expensive to cook healthy simple meals than to go to a fast food or order from the house!.
I think there are many habits of eating because 1!.their choices 2!.their knowledge of food and 3!.Idea and beliefs such vegan and that sort of stuff!.
Hope this helped and Good Luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
In the cities I think some people eat healthy because of it's benefits to the body it informed in the media abundantly about eating healthy because of it's benefits!. It is also better because it is less expensive to cook healthy simple meals than to go to a fast food or order from the house!.
I think there are many habits of eating because 1!.their choices 2!.their knowledge of food and 3!.Idea and beliefs such vegan and that sort of stuff!.
Hope this helped and Good Luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Oh, I hate to tell you this, but it is more conflicted than you describe!. Most Americans enjoy eating healthy and organic foods AND junk food!.
It's not really about ethics!. I would argue that it's kinda like that anywhere!. In Japanese cooking, I'm sure you enjoy wholesome miso soup, grilled fish, and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables!. But, I'm equally sure you enjoy a slice of cake! :-)
Now, it's true, there are some people who will just not eat fruits and vegetables!. I knew a guy who wouldn't eat anything that wasn't white, unless it was deep fried or came out of a box!. Usually these people were not exposed to a variety of foods when they were young!. So, maybe it is a little bit cultural!. At one point in America's history, it became very fashionable to eat food that was pre-prepared (frozen food, food in a box), or the new junk foods and fast foods that were coming out!. It was fashionable because it was new, and so people started doing that!. I guess it kind of stuck around for some!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's not really about ethics!. I would argue that it's kinda like that anywhere!. In Japanese cooking, I'm sure you enjoy wholesome miso soup, grilled fish, and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables!. But, I'm equally sure you enjoy a slice of cake! :-)
Now, it's true, there are some people who will just not eat fruits and vegetables!. I knew a guy who wouldn't eat anything that wasn't white, unless it was deep fried or came out of a box!. Usually these people were not exposed to a variety of foods when they were young!. So, maybe it is a little bit cultural!. At one point in America's history, it became very fashionable to eat food that was pre-prepared (frozen food, food in a box), or the new junk foods and fast foods that were coming out!. It was fashionable because it was new, and so people started doing that!. I guess it kind of stuck around for some!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes, that probably contributes a lot to it!. We have a rich food heritage, and each ethnic group has brought its own dishes and foods into our cuisine!.
There also is a lot of diversity because of the diversity of our country (geographically)!. This means that we have many choices, and they are economical!. American like a lot of variety!. We have tropical zones that produce citrus fruit, rice, and melons year-round, and large flat farmland in our midwest to produce corn and grain for consumption and livestock feed!. The gulf coast is famous for shrimp and seafood, and the Atlantica for crabs and lobster!. As for hamburger and fries, well many people feel that they are delicious, though not very healthy! I had one for lunch today, in fact!. Tomorrow I may eat sushi, and the day after that pasta primavera!. I think that it is wonderful to have so many food choices, although I agree that not everyone makes healthy decisions all of the time!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There also is a lot of diversity because of the diversity of our country (geographically)!. This means that we have many choices, and they are economical!. American like a lot of variety!. We have tropical zones that produce citrus fruit, rice, and melons year-round, and large flat farmland in our midwest to produce corn and grain for consumption and livestock feed!. The gulf coast is famous for shrimp and seafood, and the Atlantica for crabs and lobster!. As for hamburger and fries, well many people feel that they are delicious, though not very healthy! I had one for lunch today, in fact!. Tomorrow I may eat sushi, and the day after that pasta primavera!. I think that it is wonderful to have so many food choices, although I agree that not everyone makes healthy decisions all of the time!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Adding to what the others above me have said, junk food is not only delicious but tend to be cheaper than organic food!. If you only have a few dollars to spend per day for your meal, then you'd opt for the cheapest and most filling food available!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are many nationalities represented in the US and everyone is different, so yes, that is why there are so many different eating habits!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Not many people in the US eat flies!.Yes,many people have different eating habits because there are many different ethnics!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Mainly it is because Americans are such a diverse people!. Not just ethnically but in thought and behavior as well!.
also, you are reinforcing our stereotype of the Japanese that you cannot distinguish between "L" and "R"!. It is "fries" not "flies"!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
also, you are reinforcing our stereotype of the Japanese that you cannot distinguish between "L" and "R"!. It is "fries" not "flies"!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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I love to eat burgers and flies!. I don't think many other people eat flies!. Do you eat flies!?Www@FoodAQ@Com