ABSTRACT
While eating and dietary habits are primarily formed by economic circumstances and social status, the demands or possibilities related to various professions obviously play their own role in defining nutrition. Other than these factors, the influences related to how food was prepared and consumed in previous eras, regional traditions, the cultural background of certain groups or individuals, and the expectations raised in connection with these categories are all aspects that deserve mention. The influence of religious requirements in connection with eating and dietary habits may either be palpable or have faded into the background, as occurred in the era currently under examination. As the social differences exhibited by how and what kind of nourishment is attained can also demonstrate inequalities in financial position among various individuals or groups, the study of food consumption and dietary habits provides the most tangible means of analyzing this topic.
