Global Development of Food Through Time

Flashcards about the global development of food through time, covering key terms, food systems, influencing factors, and historical development.

Consumption

The act of eating food.

Food commodity

An agricultural product or processed item that can be bought, sold, and distributed for human consumption.

Distribution

Involves the transportation, storage, and sales of food.

Colonisation

Occurs when one country acquires full or partial control over another country.

Cuisine

A style of cooking associated with a particular culture.

Culture

The set of objects, beliefs, and behaviors valued and shared by groups of people.

Food culture

The attitudes, beliefs, practices, and traditions related to the production, processing, distribution, and consumption of food by a specific group.

Food system

The activities that food goes through from its origin until it is an edible food product.

Food preservation

Practices applied to food to prevent the growth of microorganisms and extend shelf life.

Precipitation

Any liquid or frozen water released back to the earth.

Processing (secondary processing)

Changing the state of food produced during primary production into other products.

Trade

When people exchange goods and services.

Waste management

Reducing the amount of wastage produced during production, processing, distribution and consumption.

Primary production

Growing and harvesting crops and raising animals; converting raw materials into food commodities.

Food systems

The many components and activities which can affect food accessibility in different ways, and subsequently affect health.

Cuisine

Ingredients, techniques, and dishes that represent a style of cooking associated with a particular culture.

Culture

Characteristics, knowledge, behaviours, attitudes and practices of a particular group of people

Topography

Mountains, valleys, rivers or craters on the surface of the land.