France and china have very Different cultures,and people in each culture have their own ideas of what constitutes a balanced meal,whether it is tastes,menus,ingredients,eating habits,or nutritional benefits.what connects the two,however,is a shared desire to find some kind of balance.A look at their food preferences also suggests that culture and food are not separate from each other. They are closely related,and their connection can be observed around the world in very different and fascinating ways.