People who settle in different parts of China have a variety of diets.Individuals
in the north mainly eat food made from wheat, but individuals in the south largely
eat rice. In coastal areas, seafood and freshwater products account for anappreciable
proportion of people's diet, while in other areas, meat and dairy products are
more popular on the table. Residents in Sichuan, Hunan and other provinces
universally prefer spicy food, but residents in Jiangsu and Zhejiang prefer sweet food.
Neverthless, due to diverse cooking styles, similar foods may taste different.