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EssensWert examines the concept of values within the context of nutrition, exploring how collective values influence food consumption and appreciation. Authored by Karolin Höhl, Jana Dreyer, and Silke Lichtenstein, the book discusses value theories from economic, psychological, and sociological perspectives, particularly in relation to food. It delves into the moral and ethical dimensions of food consumption, highlighting the dichotomies of good vs. bad and healthy vs. unhealthy. The authors aim to assess how values guide eating behaviors and contribute to broader societal goals such as sustainability and ethical food production. Intended for academics and practitioners in social sciences and nutrition, the book offers insights into the role of values in shaping dietary choices and the implications for consumer policy and food ethics.

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This report, produced by the Diet Quality Working Group of the WHO-UNICEF Technical Expert Advisory Group on Nutrition Monitoring, outlines the global landscape of diet quality monitoring. It highlights the importance of understanding and monitoring diet quality to address health risks and mortality rates associated with poor diets. The report covers various definitions of diet quality and emphasizes the necessity for global consensus on these definitions. It identifies key concepts such as dietary intake, food environment, and dietary diversity that should be monitored globally. The document also discusses current initiatives and gaps in data collection methods and indicators. Intended for policymakers, researchers, and program implementers, it aims to enhance global diet quality monitoring systems and inform policy development and implementation.

Food consumption. --- Nutritional anthropology. --- Food consumption --- Nutritional anthropology

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The book 'Etica delle Relazioni Alimentari' by Adriano Fabris explores the ethical dimensions of eating and drinking, emphasizing the importance of understanding food-related behaviors in the context of broader human relationships. It challenges the reductionist view of considering either the eater or the food alone as the central focus, advocating for a balanced approach to dietary choices. The book delves into religious perspectives on food, highlighting how sacredness and ethical guidelines shape consumption practices. By examining issues such as fast food culture, vegetarianism, and water usage, Fabris aims to redefine what it means to act ethically in our dietary habits. Intended for an audience interested in ethical philosophy and food studies, the book seeks to motivate readers to make conscious and balanced choices in their eating and drinking habits.

Food habits. --- Food consumption. --- Food habits --- Food consumption

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This book investigates food consumption in the ancient Near East. Archaeological discoveries and abundant textual documentation help reconstruct food supply to the cities of Mesopotamia and provide a better idea of the variety of products available. Some aspects of everyday life are presented in a new light, notably the social role of the banquet.

Dinners and dining --- Food consumption. --- History.

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Nutrition surveys. --- Diet surveys --- Food consumption surveys --- Surveys