concept   food availability
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, there is year-round access to a variety of food products in supermarkets and reliance on food guides for nutritional information.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 food availability United States Access to a wide variety of food products throughout the year is considered normal and expected. 1
2 food guide United States Food guides are commonly used to provide nutritional information and recommended dietary intake for health and wellness. 1
3 food guide United States A food guide may include recommendations for portion sizes and food group proportions for a healthy diet. 1
4 food guide United States The food guide emphasizes portion control, balanced nutrition, and includes categories such as fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. 1
5 food guide United States Typically based on the food pyramid or MyPlate model, emphasizing a balance of different food groups. 1
6 food pyramid United States Taught in schools as a guideline for healthy eating, with grains at the base and fats/oils at the top 1
7 food rationing United States Implemented during World War II to ensure fair distribution of food and supplies 1
8 food spoilage United States Food spoilage is often associated with food going bad in the refrigerator after its expiration date. 1
9 fresh food availability United States Year-round availability of fresh produce in supermarkets 1
10 rations United States Associated with military provisions and food supplies during wartime or emergencies. 1
11 source of food United States Highly dependent on grocery stores and supermarkets 1