People living in different parts of China have a variety of diets. People in the north mainly eat cooked wheaten food, while those in the south mostly eat rice. In coastal areas, seafood and freshwater aquatic products make up a large part of people's diet, while in other areas, meat and dairy products are more common. People in provinces such as Sichuan and Hunan are generally fond of spicy foods, while people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang prefer sweet foods. However, due to different cooking methods, similar foods may taste different from one another.