# 13: How has your view of food changed?

At the beginning of the semester, I wrote that the meaning of food to me was a way to bring people together. It does not matter what language you speak or what culture you are, we can all come together and share food. This not only builds stronger relationships with …

For me, food has always been something that I had to have not necessarily something that I have always enjoyed. I usually do not want to stop my day, or whatever I am doing, to stop and eat. It has always been something that has been more of an inconvenience …

My biggest takeaway from this course has been on how diverse and large that the food industry really is. We discussed a large range of topics in such a small time and it really opened my eyes to many new aspects about the food industry that I had never considered …

After this semester, I still feel that food is a good way to bring people together, but my views on food have grown and changed over time. Coming to this class, I was already familiar with the topics of GMOs, organic foods, and plant-based alternatives coming into this class. I …

At the beginning of the semester, I thought of food as just nourishment and a way to bring people together. My original reflection focused on how food gives us energy and unites people worldwide since everyone needs to eat. It was my own personal perspective, but after taking this class, …

What does food mean to me? When asked this question at the beginning of this semester I said food was the comfort obtained from eating it and making it. It also said that it was a necessity to help keep my body going at top capacity. I got this viewpoint …

As someone who’s been interested in food for a long time, I came into this class knowing some things we talked about. One aspect I had was a good understanding in was the agricultural aspect of foods. I’ve had the chance to learn about the green revolution and have had …

At the beginning of the semester, I was asked about what food means to me, and I explained that it was simply a way to de-stress and connect with my family after a busy day. But after a semester of food science and 12 topics related to contemporary issues in …

Food to me at The Beginning At the beginning of the semester, I described food as an essential product in human life, providing the energy needed for daily survival. I also saw food as a symbol of connection; a bridge to other cultures and a universal language that fosters relationships …

Over this semester we’ve covered many topics that have challenged my thinking and perspective on food. I’ve learned about topics that I wasn’t familiar with before and broadened my understanding of topics I was already familiar with. I wasn’t previously familiar with gut health but coming away for this class …

                  My view on food has changed a good amount over the semester. Between classes like Contemporary Issues in Food Science and the Philosophy of Food, I have gained a lot of new knowledge on the food system and food in general. Originally, I saw food from more of a …