foodways
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In social science, foodways are the cultural, social, and economic practices relating to the production and consumption of food. Foodways often refers to the intersection of food in culture, traditions, and history.
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In social science, foodways are the cultural, social, and economic practices relating to the production and consumption of food. Foodways often refers to the intersection of food in culture, traditions, and history.
== Etymology and historical overview == The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines foodways as "the eating habits and culinary practices of a people, region, or historical period".
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