culture and food test 3 1

Format: The format will be the same as the previous tests: a few essay questions, multiple choice, and short answer. You will be allowed to use the articles and other materials for reference.

In reviewing the articles, it’s a good idea to review the reading questions and make sure you understand the answers.

Food, Class, and Health

1.Documentary A Place at the Table

Themes explored:

1) How poverty perpetuates hunger

2) Food insecurity (know what this means)

4)Health effects of food insecurity

5)Food deserts (know what this means)

5)Food and charities—charities are insufficient for eliminating food insecurity

6)Need for government to step up and help ensure everyone has access to adequate healthy food.

7) Government agricultural policy and subsidies—support high yield crops that go into junk food