World Food and Nutrition

Maybe you are interested in the food and nutritional habits of different countries and would like to write your dissertation based on a specific cuisine. Take a look at some of the examples we have created below:

Example world food and nutrition dissertation topic 1:

Educating the English palate: The protein-based argument for the wider incorporation of horsemeat into the English diet.

Tabloid hysteria regarding the discovery of horsemeat labelled as beef in a range of frozen produce readily available within the UK’s supermarkets in early 2013 has brought the question of eating horse centre-stage. Though not taking issue with the fact that produce has been mislabelled (or may contain prohibited substances) this dissertation moves beyond the hype and assesses the protein-based arguments for the eating of horsemeat (which is additionally sweeter and leaner than beef). Already well-established upon the continent (and clearly, if unintentionally, acceptable to the British when they are not told what it is), this dissertation argues that now is an opportune moment to educate the public as to the nutritional benefits of enjoying a diet rich in horsemeat – in keeping with our European neighbours.

Suggested initial topic reading:

• Badiani, A., Nanni, N., Gatta, P. P., Tolomelli, B. and Manfredini, M. (1997). Nutrient profile of horsemeat. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 10(3), pp. 254-269.
• Vayda, A. P. (1987). Explaining what people eat: A review article. Human Ecology, 15(4), pp. 493-510.
• Williamson, C. S., Foster, R. K., Stanner, S. A. and Buttriss, J. L. (2005). Red meat in the diet. Nutrition Bulletin, 30(4), pp. 323-355.