Foods of the World Staple Foods What do

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Foods of the World: Staple Foods What do people eat?

Foods of the World: Staple Foods What do people eat?

Staple Foods: Foods that make up a region’s basic food supply Food staples are

Staple Foods: Foods that make up a region’s basic food supply Food staples are eaten regularly—even daily— and supply a major proportion of a person’s energy and nutritional needs. What would influence a region’s choice of staple foods?

Influences on Staple Foods 1) Geography Rich soil vs. rocky mountains Climate Extreme temperatures

Influences on Staple Foods 1) Geography Rich soil vs. rocky mountains Climate Extreme temperatures limit growth of foods Rainfall

Influences on Staple Foods 2) Cost Most food staples are inexpensive, plant based foods

Influences on Staple Foods 2) Cost Most food staples are inexpensive, plant based foods *as of March 2013 Product Average Cost per kg Wheat $0. 309 Rice $0. 565 Cassava(root) $0. 102 Beef $4. 22

Influences on Staple Foods 3) Storage How long can the item be stored? Average

Influences on Staple Foods 3) Storage How long can the item be stored? Average shelf life of rice = 24 months Average shelf life of beef = 14 days

Influences on Staple Foods 4) Nutrient Content Staple Grain Energy (k. J/100 g) Wheat

Influences on Staple Foods 4) Nutrient Content Staple Grain Energy (k. J/100 g) Wheat 1419 Rice 1528 Soybean 615 Potato 322 Plantain 511 Cassava 670 Corn 360

Staple Foods of the World Often a grain that is best suited to the

Staple Foods of the World Often a grain that is best suited to the climate of the area Wheat – 35% of world’s population relies on wheat. The primary grain of the world’s richest countries. High protein content. Netherlands, Belgium, Canada

Staple Foods of the World Corn – 2 nd largest cereal crop. Also called

Staple Foods of the World Corn – 2 nd largest cereal crop. Also called maize. Very versatile (corn flour, cornstarch, ethanol, polenta) Israel, US, Central America

Staple Foods of the World Rice – over 7000 varieties around the world. High

Staple Foods of the World Rice – over 7000 varieties around the world. High energy. Indonesia, China, Japan,

Staple Foods of the World Millet –can grow in poor soil with little rainfall.

Staple Foods of the World Millet –can grow in poor soil with little rainfall. Usually cooked as porridge and made into flat bread. Africa

Staple Foods of the World Potatoes –are hardy, quick to grow, and require less

Staple Foods of the World Potatoes –are hardy, quick to grow, and require less land labour than grains. Central America, Mexico

Staple Foods of the World Sorghum – a drought -resistant crop. Often made into

Staple Foods of the World Sorghum – a drought -resistant crop. Often made into porridge or bread. In the USA sorghum is used to feed animals. Africa

Many Other Staple Foods… Plantains: Fruit all year round, making them a reliable food

Many Other Staple Foods… Plantains: Fruit all year round, making them a reliable food source Indonesia, Africa, Central America

Many Other Staple Foods… Yams: Can be stored for long periods of time without

Many Other Staple Foods… Yams: Can be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration Indonesia, Africa, Central America

Many Other Staple Foods… Cassava: Drought resistant crop South America

Many Other Staple Foods… Cassava: Drought resistant crop South America

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