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1) Does the setting in which you eat food contribute to its meaning? For example, if you eat dinner with your family every evening, do certain meals and foods reinforce hospitality and familial relationships? Are there power relationships in these communal meals? For example, if you have a chef or household help, are they included in the meal?

2) The coexistence of malnutrition and obesity in the modern world represent significant power differentials that exist both within individual cultures and worldwide. People's attitudes toward these differences also reflect their cultural values. For instance, in some societies in the global South, obesity is seen as a mark of high status, as an obese person is likely rich enough to afford good food and perform manual labor. In many Western societies, however, obesity is seen as shameful. What are your views on those struggling to feed themselves and those living with obesity? Justify your answer.