Food and Culture

Walt:write a report.

Food is very important to people so they can survive.

Taro came from Hawaii and grows in the Pacific Islands. The climate  needed for taro  is hot, humid, and  heavy rain. Taro grows in paddy fields and in abundance.  The soil has to be marshy and wet. Taro can grow anywhere like on  a mountain and close to the sea. Taro has more carbohydrates than potatoes. Taro is a staple diet to the Pacific Islanders. Taro is also good for babies.

Kumara came from Central South America. Kumara was a staple diet for the early Maori. Kumara has more carbohydrates than potatoes. Kumara grows in the North Island  of New Zealand. Kumara grew prolifically in New Zealand because of the temperate climate. For kumara the soil has to dry and fertile. Kumara is very good for babies.

I think that food is so important to people so they can survive. There are many  different foods because people have moved around.