期刊名称：Geografia : Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
电子版ISSN：2180-2491
出版年度：2012
卷号：8
期号：6
出版社：Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
摘要：Food and the culture of eating of the Malaysian urban society h a s u n d er g o n e s o m e f o r m o f transformation. This paper takes a closer look at the pattern of the Malaysian urbanites' food consumption and eating behaviour, which w a s no longer anchored in the household. Instead, eating-o ut was practiced at the many food premises (including those operating 24 hours a day), available in the urban setting. Based on secondary data fro m several case studies in Bandar Baru Bangi (Selangor), Jitra (Kedah) and Segamat (Johor) it was found that the practice of eating-o ut had become a trend among urban workers, students and even families be cau se t h ey co u l d n o t go home to eat or b e c a u s e there w a s no food at home. Factors such as working away from home, working mothers, and food varieties (both local and international) served at many premises encouraged the practice of eating-o ut. Restaurants, food courts and food stalls w e r e servicing not only those who wanted to eat at meal times, but also those who wanted to enjoy food with friends/family members in a festive and relax manner. Food caterers were also available to serve at formal functions (meetings, seminars) in offices and at home during religious and family o ccasio n s. However, l a c k o f c onsideration of nutrient contents, irregular eating time, poor food quality and premises' cleanliness might expose the practitioner to health, social, familial and even safety risks
关键词：eating-out; food security; food premises; life style; local authority; urban society
