AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Back in the 1800s, pizza was just a quick food to cook for the poor in Naples as the tradition says it was just made with tomatoes and cheese on bread. And if we notice, the pizza represents the Italian flag through its colors: basil for green, cheese for white, and tomatoes for red.

Detailed explanation-2: -The diet would have varied depending on region, as well: fish featured heavily near the coast, while inland communities would rely more on pork and wild game. Foods would be flavored with things like garlic, onion, and pepper, and olive oil has always held a central role in the region’s cuisine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pasta and pizza, however, are just part of Italian cuisine which, like the cuisines of India differs from region to region.

Detailed explanation-4: -Have you ever wondered why the Italian do not get fat despite an abundance of pizza, pasta, and dairy? Well, it is because of the Mediterranean diet! People in Italy enjoy a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, beans, tomatoes, poultry, whole grains, olive oil, red wine, dairy ― and they consume very little red meat.