WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Two ways that people in wealthy and poorer classes were different were:
A
Their clothing, especially colors
B
They spoke a different language
C
Types of food they ate
D
They were exactly the same.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Low income is associated with a poor quality dietary intake [1, 2]. Compared to those with higher income, lower income individuals consume fewer fruits and vegetables, more sugar-sweetened beverages and have lower overall diet quality [1, 2].

Detailed explanation-2: -Dried beans and lentils are good options for cheap protein sources, and a few (non free-range) eggs may be affordable. Vegetable choices are limited to the cheaper ones such as potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, cabbage, onions and canned tomatoes. Coffee and alcohol had no place in the budget.

Detailed explanation-3: -Everyday food for the poor in the Middle Ages consisted of cabbage, beans, eggs, oats and brown bread. Sometimes, as a specialty, they would have cheese, bacon or poultry. All classes commonly drank ale or beer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hunger and satiety. Our physiological needs provide the basic determinants of food choice. Palatability. Sensory aspects. Cost and accessibility. Education and Knowledge. Influence of social class. Cultural influences. Social context. More items •06-Jun-2006

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