Cuisine is arguably the most accurate representation of culture in a given region. The ingredients, methods of preparation, preservation techniques, and types of food consumed at different meals vary among societies. In addition to culture, religion, tradition, etiquette, and location also play crucial roles in the diet of people throughout the world. Therefore, the choice, cost, and health effects of food will be dictated by these variables throughout civilization. The United States and Guatemala can easily be compared as polar opposites. The Mendoza and Revis families serve as prime examples in comparing the fascinating distinction in food consumption around the world. The differences in variety, nutritional value, and price of the weeks’
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In addition, they consume chicken and beef, in the form of enchiladas or tortillas, as well as vegetables and fresh fruit. In absence of the current widespread income inequality in Guatemala, the average citizen would be much healthier than the average American. The Mendoza family seems to be an exception, as they have acquired enough rice, meat, fruits and vegetables vital to maintaining a healthy diet. Furthermore, fast food can only be found in popular tourist areas of the country, exactly why the Mendoza’s are not seen with anything of the sort. Families in the United States consume an unhealthy amount of red meat, fast food, and soda to name a few. It is very apparent that the average United States household possesses nutrition issues utilizing the Revis families shopping selection as a testament to the fact. Their table and counter space is littered with processed foods, sugary drinks, and unhealthy snacks and dinner options. Although the Revis’ food shopping leaned more on the unhealthy side compared to the Mendoza family, this does not function as an appropriate reference to the cost of food between these two …show more content…
They spent a total of $341.98 on a week’s worth of food to provide for their family of four, most of which arguably adds no substance or nutritional value to their household given its cost. The family spent an estimated $30 on pizza, $50 on beer, juice, and soda, and $50 on fast food. The Mendoza’s only spent a total of $75.70 to nourish the family of six for seven days. The family did not purchase fast food, sugary drinks, or unhealthy snacks, but a plethora of fruit, vegetables, rice, meats and water instead. However, it is important to note that if the Mendoza’s were able to purchase the same options as the Revis family, their bill would have amassed far beyond $340. All in all, the value of food in Guatemala does the Mendoza family a service opposed to the hefty financial burden seen by the Revis’ weekly food
In addition, they consume chicken and beef, in the form of enchiladas or tortillas, as well as vegetables and fresh fruit. In absence of the current widespread income inequality in Guatemala, the average citizen would be much healthier than the average American. The Mendoza family seems to be an exception, as they have acquired enough rice, meat, fruits and vegetables vital to maintaining a healthy diet. Furthermore, fast food can only be found in popular tourist areas of the country, exactly why the Mendoza’s are not seen with anything of the sort. Families in the United States consume an unhealthy amount of red meat, fast food, and soda to name a few. It is very apparent that the average United States household possesses nutrition issues utilizing the Revis families shopping selection as a testament to the fact. Their table and counter space is littered with processed foods, sugary drinks, and unhealthy snacks and dinner options. Although the Revis’ food shopping leaned more on the unhealthy side compared to the Mendoza family, this does not function as an appropriate reference to the cost of food between these two …show more content…
They spent a total of $341.98 on a week’s worth of food to provide for their family of four, most of which arguably adds no substance or nutritional value to their household given its cost. The family spent an estimated $30 on pizza, $50 on beer, juice, and soda, and $50 on fast food. The Mendoza’s only spent a total of $75.70 to nourish the family of six for seven days. The family did not purchase fast food, sugary drinks, or unhealthy snacks, but a plethora of fruit, vegetables, rice, meats and water instead. However, it is important to note that if the Mendoza’s were able to purchase the same options as the Revis family, their bill would have amassed far beyond $340. All in all, the value of food in Guatemala does the Mendoza family a service opposed to the hefty financial burden seen by the Revis’ weekly food