Scope and Contents note Discusses the benefits of breastfeeding to infants and mothers. Compares her own experience breastfeeding her children to the experience of her sister-in-law. Explains that she breastfed some of her children for three years - initially because it was good for the baby, and later because it was a "power rush." Includes an article titled, "Innocenti Declaration On the Protection, Promotion, and Support of Breastfeeding." Created by Diane N. Call while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's...

Scope and Contents note Explains that food is often associated with social events and feelings of love or comfort, but that occasionally, the scarcity of food can cause division. Describes the time and place in which her grandmother grew up as a time when food scarcity necessitated interdependence and a closeness among races that usually harbored feelings of prejudice against each other. Explains that food assistance can either bring people together or drive them apart. Created by Caroline Garcia while she was...

Scope and Contents note Examines the habits of Provo college students who eat out on first dates. Asserts that women feel self-conscious eating in front of men and are concerned about the amount they eat and their tidiness when eating. Asserts that men also worry about their appearance while eating. Describes a symbolic connection between food and sexuality. Explains that women are traditionally thought of as more capable of restraining themselves than men. Discusses her findings that men don't care how much or...

Scope and Contents note Describes how female college students use food to flirt, using food gifts to attract the attention of males. Hypothesizes that this is partly because of the traditional female gender role where women prepare food. Discusses the social aspect of eating. Explains that men use food as a means of showing or soliciting affection as well. Associates food in dating as an indicator of how competent each spouse will be in taking care of the other and of children in married life. Created by Jelka...

Scope and Contents note Explores Sanders' theory that "acceptance of food equals acceptance of the provider of the food" and that a guest's reception of food influences the way the hosts treats them. Discusses one informant who lived in China for several years, but who chose to serve family recipes instead of Chinese dishes when she wanted to impress guests. Describes three other examples of people who connect the approval of food to approval of the person who prepared the food or created the recipe. Created by...

Scope and Contents note Discusses food preparation as a part of developing and maintaining family relationships. Explains that marriage is a time for redefining food perceptions and blending two family food backgrounds. Describes that the father's influence on food perceptions in a family is mainly manifest in the mother preparing foods her spouse likes. Discusses differences in weekday, weekend, and Sunday eating habits. Mentions how the family's economic status affects food patterns. Created by Deborah Baker...

Scope and Contents note Explains that one human response to stress is seeking comfort through food. Explains that food can be a source of comfort because we often associate it with special occasions, friends, and family. Notes that her informants described comfort food as food to make you feel good, while indulgence food is food you are usually denied. Lists some comfort foods mentioned by the informants. Created by Diane N. Call while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 495 class during Fall Semester...

Scope and Contents note Examines the question of whether there is a national identity in American food. Explains that food of the American East Coast is influenced by small town farms and ports that bring in fresh seafood. Describes food of the South as having contributions from French and African cultures, but being uniquely American. Describes food of the Midwest as "hearty" and "adventurous." Identifies West Coast Americans as being easy going and health-conscious, and asserts that these attributes can be...

Scope and Contents note Describes the typical Asian diet, which includes primarily rice and vegetables. Examines changes in the eating habits of five Asian Americans that took place when they moved to the United States from their home countries. Analyzes possible causes for these changes. Explains that availability of ingredients for authentic Asian food is not a problem in the Bay area in California. Identifies time as the major factor that determines how often informants eat authentic Asian food. Explains that...

Scope and Contents note Explains the origin of the Word of Wisdom in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Explains that it forbids coffee and tea, but that there is controversy over whether caffeinated sodas are prohibited. Discusses various personal beliefs about caffeine among Church members and leaders. Concludes that consumption of caffeinated drinks not specifically mentioned in the Word of Wisdom is a matter of personal choice. Created by Paul Pehrson while he was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's...