3.5.1.1 Cultural, Religious, and Moral Influences

• Religious influences on food choice are defined by faith doctrines and practices
• Islam prohibits pork and alcohol, requiring foods to be Halal.
• Judaism follows Kashrut laws, allowing only Kosher foods.
• Hinduism often promotes vegetarianism, especially avoiding beef due to considering cows sacred.
• Christianity typically has no specific dietary restrictions.
• What does Islam require regarding food preparation?

  Halal preparation
• Match the cultural influence with its example:

  Tradition ↔️ Thanksgiving turkey in the US

  Ethnic Cuisine ↔️ Italian pasta with olive oil

  Beliefs ↔️ Hindu vegetarianism avoiding beef
• Moral influences on food choice include considerations like animal welfare and environmental impact.
• What is an example of a moral consideration related to animal welfare?

  Choosing free-range eggs
• Opting for locally sourced produce reduces environmental impact by lowering transportation emissions.
• Fair Trade ensures fair wages and working conditions for farmers.
• Order the following influences on food choice from broadest to most specific:

  1️⃣ Cultural

  2️⃣ Religious

  3️⃣ Moral
• Match the influence with its definition:

  Cultural ↔️ Norms, traditions, and beliefs related to food

  Religious ↔️ Dietary rules based on faith doctrine

  Moral ↔️ Ethical considerations regarding food
• What is an example of a moral influence related to animal welfare?

  Choosing free-range eggs
• Buying locally sourced produce reduces environmental impact by minimizing transportation emissions.
• Purchasing Fair Trade coffee supports equitable trade practices.
• What is an ethical consideration related to animal welfare in food production?

  Humane treatment of animals
• Ensuring fair wages and working conditions for farmers is a principle of Fair Trade
• Cultural, religious, and moral influences are distinct factors that shape dietary habits.
• What is an example of a cultural influence on food choice in the US?

  Thanksgiving turkey
• Religious dietary rules are based on faith doctrine.
• Choosing locally sourced produce is an example of a moral influence on food choice.
• What food is prohibited in Islam?

  Pork
• Beef is strictly prohibited in Hinduism.
• Match the moral influence with its example:

  Animal Welfare ↔️ Choosing free-range eggs

  Environmental Impact ↔️ Buying locally sourced produce

  Fair Trade ↔️ Purchasing Fair Trade coffee
• Ethical treatment of animals is a principle of Animal Welfare in moral food choices.
• Traditions are customary food practices passed down through generations.
• What are the two categories of religious dietary rules mentioned in the text?

  Permitted and prohibited
• What are the two main categories of food rules influenced by religion?

  Permitted and prohibited foods
• Religious influences on food choice are based on faith doctrines and practices.
• Which religion prohibits the consumption of pork and alcohol?

  Islam
• Judaism prohibits the mixing of meat and dairy.
• Islam permits the consumption of Halal meats, vegetables, and fruits
• What type of food is prohibited in Hinduism?

  Beef
• Steps to understand religious influences on food choice

  1️⃣ Identify the religion's dietary laws

  2️⃣ Examine permitted foods

  3️⃣ Examine prohibited foods

  4️⃣ Understand the rationale behind the rules
• Muslims follow Halal dietary laws, which prohibit pork and alcohol.
• Moral influences on food choice include ethical considerations such as animal welfare
• What is one example of reducing environmental impact in food choices?

  Buying local produce
• Purchasing Fair Trade coffee supports fair wages for farmers.
• What is an example of a cultural influence on food choice?

  Thanksgiving turkey in the US