Question

All humans have shared biological needs, such as a need for food. However, in China people have an aversion to cheese, a food that is highly desired in the United States; and in the United States most people would find snake or dog meat inedible, even though both are enjoyed in China. How can this be explained

Answer 1

Answer:

The dietary differences between China and the US can be explained by the cultural, social and economic background that each of these countries had.

Explanation:

The main difference in food between countries is due to the culture of each country. This culture determines which elements are apt to be consumed and which are not. An example of this is dog food in China, which is very cultural, while the US and most Western countries do not welcome dog food because of its cultural context. Another example can be seen in the feeding of guinea-pig meat in Peru, however, other Latin American countries do not appreciate this type of meat.

The economic and social history of countries can also cause dietary differences. This is because these two factors change society and promote access to more modern and archaic foods.