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Food as Representation: Multimodal Analysis of Food Photos on Czech Instagram
Peschková, Jana ; Váša, Ondřej (advisor) ; Marcelli, Miroslav (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to investigate how food can function as a sign, how it can represent certain values and what connotations can be associated with it. Food is currently a widespread phenomenon that acquires other meanings in addition to its basic biological function. This thesis will focus on investigating how food works within culture and what connotations are associated with it. The analysis is focused on photos of Czech food bloggers. Photos shared on social networks contain more layers of meaning than is apparent at first glance. The thesis is based on visual analysis, it focuses on individual signs, but also on the contradictions that arise as a result of their use. The thesis examines representation, which is why a parallel with the tradition of depicting food in still life is also included here. Other attributes examined in terms of food are the connection with leisure time, social status and gender. The first part of the thesis is devoted to food as a symbol and its placement in the various areas of culture. The central part of the thesis is the analysis. The default method is multimodal analysis of Instagram accounts. The thesis focuses on the Czech environment. Despite the fact that the analysis is based on photos, the context is also taken into account, i.e. the author of the...
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Plant-based alternatives to dairy and meat products and their nutritional value
Faltýnová, Kristýna ; Dostálová, Jana (advisor) ; Chrpová, Diana (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on exploring plant-based alternatives to milk, dairy, meat and meat products. The thesis is divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. The theoretical section examines the nutrients found in milk and meat, ingredients used in plant-based alternatives to dairy and meat products, the nutrients they contain and their impact on human health. In the next chapter I summarize the legislation concerning meat and milk, this is followed by a chapter examining ultra-processed foods (which include plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy), and another chapter focused on vegetarianism - characterizing its different types, explaining its benefits and risks and describing its history. The primary objective of this thesis was to investigate public awareness of plant-based alternatives to milk, dairy and meat products, with a secondary goal of comparing the views of vegetarians and vegans to non-vegetarians. The first part of the practical section is an evaluation of an anonymous non-standardized questionnaire. This survey was used to determine the respondents' awareness of plant-based products and their nutritional value. A total of 349 people participated, including 222 non-vegetarians, 88 vegans, and 39 vegetarians (lacto-ovo vegetarians) from various age groups and...
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spices&species
Dudová, Julie ; Zálešák, Jan (referee) ; Kubíková, Zuzana (advisor)
The bachelor thesis focuses on enhancing the perception of food, individual ingredients and time spent eating. Along with this, it addresses the question of how our minds' reactions to tastes, their combinations and the time in which we perceive them change. Through a theoretical reflection on cooking and eating culture, the author explores the factors that can influence attitudes towards cooking and thus enhance its sustainability. The author's ambition is to address the culinary imagination, that is, mastering the art of pairing flavours without the need for recipes. She sees this practice as more sustainable. The author herself has worked as a chef. The bachelor's thesis is therefore also based on practical experience. The topic of cooking and sharing meals is also addressed in the author's studio, which is one of the main motivations for her work on this topic.
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Nutrition and diet therapy in the Renaissance period
Paroha, Josef ; Alušík, Tomáš (advisor) ; Divišová, Bohdana (referee)
The aim of this interdisciplinary theoretical master's thesis is to investigate what the inhabitants of the territory of today's Czech Republic consumed during the Renaissance period (14th-16th century) and what form therapeutic diets had during this era. To achieve this goal, I have used the method of historical data analysis. Valid data was obtained from the period literary sources with medical or dietary themes written from the beginning of the 14th century to the end of the 16th century in the territory of today's Czech Republic and from the modern secondary academic literature, especially from the fields of history, archaeology and physical anthropology. The obtained data was used to reconstruct the form of the dietary habits and therapeutic diets during the Renaissance period and the evaluation of its impact on the state of health of the then population in our state territory. On the basis of the study of the sources and the secondary literature, I found out how people in the territory of the Czech Republic ate during the Renaissance period. There was surprisingly enough food and a quite wide spectrum of available foodstuff in the period in question on this territory. This finding is confirmed by anthropometric measuring, medical reports, and other surviving texts. Complex therapeutic diets...
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Eating as an Aesthetic Experience, or even as an Art?
JABČANKOVÁ, Anna Marie
This bachelor's thesis is focused primarily on options, whether you can consider food as an aesthetic experience or even if it is possible to call it art. The main points in this thesis are a rough look at food and the act of eating as a whole, which could then be called a type of "fine art." Pragmatic aesthetics will be the most significant factor in confirming or disproving this statement, as practical aesthetics focuses on everyday and mundane parts of life (as one of the few aesthetic and philosophical branches) and points out the unusualness and eventual aesthetic values. The last part of the thesis focuses on various eating habits and their aesthetic and ethical elements, which can sometimes even fundamentally influence the aesthetic experience of eating. The items listed in this thesis are the main features of an aesthetic experience related to eating and situations when it is possible to call eating an art.
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Food supporting the intestinal microbiota
JAROLÍMOVÁ, Kristýna
Diet is an important factor that affects the composition and function of the gut microbiota. The aim of this bachelor thesis was to evaluate the possible influence of food representation in the diet on gut microbiota through a questionnaire survey. A total of 753 questionnaires were obtained. It was found that the majority of respondents (89%) believe that microorganisms are important for proper digestion. Women consume more fruit than men (34%, resp. 22%; P <0,01) and are more likely to follow alternative diets such as vegetarianism. Low daily consumption of fried and fast food was found to be favorable (5% of men and no women; P <0,01). The results of this study support the importance of diet as one of the factors influencing the gut microbiota. This issue is important in view of the increasing prevalence of diseases related to gut microbiota balance.
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Vplyv retro marketingu na spotrebiteľské správanie a jeho využitie na trhu potravín v Českej republike
Balážová, Soňa
The diploma thesis deals with consumer behavior in the food market of retro products. The aim of the thesis is to propose marketing recommendations for the food market in the Czech Republic with regard to the use of retro marketing. In order to fulfil the objective, it was necessary to identify the factors influencing consumer behaviour. The data for the primary research were obtained by means of qualitative and quantitative research. Qualitative research was conducted via in-depth inter-views (n = 20) and quantitative research by questionnaire survey (n = 357). The results show that most Czech consumers are not familiar with the concept of retro marketing. Only half of them buy retro products. The feelings they experience with retro products are positive and are dominated by nostalgia and joy. The purchase of retro products is mostly influenced by the brand of the product, the consumer's me-mories and the quality. Consumers are also positive when a company refers to its history. They are also attracted by a re-clamation directed to the past, which makes them reminisce about the old days. The thesis concludes by proposing recommen-dations for businesses that leadto an increase in interest in retro products, contri-bute in increasing customer loyalty towards the companies, resulting in an increase in the business entities' sales.
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Vliv potravy na vývoj chrousta maďalového (Melolontha hippocastani Fabr.)
Čech, Petr
This thesis defined impact of insect species on forest and landscape in broader context and described possible impacts of their gradations on forests in the central Europe in connection with pest species, its food preferences, overpopulation occurrence and local conditions. The research evaluated food requirements of Forest Chockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani Fabricius, 1801) and food-connected impact on fertility, food preference and caused damage. The theses also determined the influence of food (Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.) treated with manganese chloride solutions in three concentrations on food consumption, time of adult activity and fertility of adult specimens of Forest Chockchafer. It was necessary to use laboratory breeding to get desired data. After feeding on the oak, the Forest Chockchafer was in the best condition in terms of monitored parameters and the ability of survival on pine blossoms was proven. Reaction of Forest Chockchafer on increased amount of manganese was negative and manganese had also influence on its activity, ecology and physiology. Despite its defence mechanisms - excretion of manganese (up to 24 110 mg.kg-1) in the material of excrement and integration to its own body parts not participating on its physiology processes (up to 430 mg.kg-1) - impact on Forest Chockchafer adults was shown by shorter feeding period (by eight and a half day for female specimens), decreased food intake (down to one fifth) and reduced fertility. While in the case of treatment T1 the fertility was reduced down to one fourth, with manganese concentration in the diet 17 700 mg.kg-1 (treatment T3) female specimens were not able to lay eggs at all. The toxicity limit for Forest Chockchafer was exceeded and female fertility was reduced.
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