Within this Minisode turned into a “full length” episode, I discuss how the socialization and knowledge base we gain throughout our lifetime impacts our dietary patterns, actions, and dispositions towards food choices. Even within a medical perspective, this concept of diet/nutrition is important but sadly underutilized and uninformed which may lead to many social or medical consequences. I had developed an XY spectrum to better understand what any given dietary practice or disorder may land so that advocacy and understanding may be achieved. I also take time to discuss the settings of youth, teen, and adult dietary settings and include slight cultural commentary as well - especially on dietary tradition and customs. Typically lasting under 10 minutes, check out this special episode of the podcast to start that dialogue on how you were cultivated diet-wise.