<i>Gourmets in the Land of Famine: The Culture and Politics of Rice in Modern Canton</i>

Fu, Jia-Chen

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“…Because of the geographical characteristics of the three provinces of South China being rich in rice, where it is the so-called “one land and one people,” rice plays an important dietary role, and the living there make full use of local ingredients to form their own unique dishes that become local symbols ( 20 ). Chicken rice, Rice with Chinese Pudding, Coconut Rice, Bamboo Rice and Hainan Rice Noodles from Hainan, Rice Rolls from Guangdong, and Guilin Rice Noodles and Liuzhou River Snail Rice Noodles from Guangxi are the typical local food in three provinces of South China ( Figure 3 ).…”

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A qualitative study of food sociality in three provinces of South China: social functions of food and dietary behavior

Yan,

Petersen,

Lin

et al. 2023

Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundFood sociality refers to the exploration of food production, exchange, distribution, and consumption and influences on cultural communication and social meaning. This study aimed to investigate food sociality in three provinces of South China to provide theoretical and practical evidence of food sociality in the region and to revise nutrition policies.Materials and methodsWe conducted a qualitative study comprising 25 experts in the fields of nutrition, sociology, food science, and agriculture from Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi Province by using a semi-structured in-depth interview, which included 28 pre-determined questions covering six topics. The interviews were conducted between November 2020 and March 2021. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed thematically using NVivo 11.0.ResultsOf the 25 experts, the mean age was 50.6 (SD = 8.4) years, 15 (60%) were male, and 22 (88%) held a master's degree or above. The analysis showed that food sociality in three provinces of South China mainly comprises social functions of food and dietary behavior. Regarding social functions of food, the experts expressed that food represents local culture (72%, 18 experts), presents social status and economic power (40%, 10 experts), and is central to special occasions, traditional customs, and etiquette activities (60%, 15 experts). In terms of social functions of dietary behaviors, the majority of experts indicated that food is a social communication tool (72% experts), has geographical characteristics (80% experts), and, to some extent, is used as a proxy for reward or punishment. Furthermore, festivals are one of the core elements of food sociality in the region, although food safety is a major concern. Some dietary behaviors, such as overindulgence in afternoon tea and encouraging drinking, may increase the risk of chronic diseases.ConclusionFood sociality in three provinces of South China is mainly related to the social function of food and dietary behavior. It is a combination of local culture, social status and economic power, traditional customs, rewards and punishments, geographical food preference, and social communication tools. The authors recommend increasing food safety at festivals and promoting healthy eating behaviors in order to improve the overall health of the population in this region.

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A qualitative study of food sociality in three provinces of South China: social functions of food and dietary behavior

Yan,

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Lin

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Gourmets in the Land of Famine: The Culture and Politics of Rice in Modern Canton

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A qualitative study of food sociality in three provinces of South China: social functions of food and dietary behavior

A qualitative study of food sociality in three provinces of South China: social functions of food and dietary behavior

Current Bibliography of the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences, 2016

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