Exploring Food Choices

Why do you like or dislike certain foods?

Physical Needs What are some physical needs of food? Food supplies you with the nutrients you need to survive.

Nutrients: Chemical components of food necessary for the body: 1. Provides energy 2. Materials for growth 3. Regulates chemical processes

Nutrition: The study of nutrients and how they are used in the body.

Wellness What do you think of when you hear the word wellness?

Wellness- a philosophy that encourages people to take responsibility for their own health. Wellness is reflected in both your attitudes and your behaviors.

Wellness decisions that influence your health include the following: The food choices you make The food choices you make The amount of physical activity you get The amount of physical activity you get How you manage your feelings and emotions How you manage your feelings and emotions How you handle certain social situations How you handle certain social situations

Psychological Needs

Security Infants first learn to feel secure when they are fed, cared for and loved. Continuing to have an adequate amount of food to eat helps people build a lasting sense of security.

Belonging Food is a part of many social events, including weddings and parties. Food is a part of many social events, including weddings and parties. Certain foods are linked to sporting events Certain foods are linked to sporting events Food makes people feel welcome and at ease. By appeasing hunger, it brings comfort. Food makes people feel welcome and at ease. By appeasing hunger, it brings comfort.

Enjoyment Everyone has favorite foods! Everyone has favorite foods!

Social Influences CultureFamilyFriends The Media

The Media: Food Advertising Look on page 29!!

Technology and the Food Supply Suppose you could step into a time machine that would whisk you 300 years into the past. What would your food choices be like?

Today modern technology has greatly increased the options available to you. Planes and trucks bring food from around the world to Wal-Mart/Kroger, etc.. -Frozen Foods Think about the food advances 300 years from now!

Personal Influences Your Lifestyle- How you spend your life… what is important to you? Values and Priorities- Time/Money Your Emotions- Some people eat certain foods when they are sad or happy.

Food Customs- Unique Foods Wonton Soup is from China Wonton Soup is from China Shish Kebab is from Middle East Shish Kebab is from Middle East Pita Bread- Middle East Pita Bread- Middle East

Dietary Laws Hindus do not eat beef because they consider cattle sacred animals. Muslims do not eat pork.

Cultural Etiquette In some cultures, forks, knives and spoons are not used. Chopsticks- China, Japan and Korea Fingers-India, Afghanistan, Algeria, Morocco.

Special Occasions Do any of you have certain foods that you eat on certain occasions?

A World of Food Choices It’s a Small World After All… Food is grown all over the world and flown all over the world. Most developed nations have many different cultures of food at their fingertips.

Food, Science and Technology Food Science- The scientific study of food and its preparation. Ergonomics- The study of ways to make tools and equipment easier and more comfortable to use.

Brainstorm a list of tools and equipment used in the modern kitchen that where unavailable to earlier generations of cooks. Brainstorm a list of tools and equipment used in the modern kitchen that where unavailable to earlier generations of cooks.

Making Decisions 1. State the Problem 2. Options- What are my options or choices 3. Make a decision 4. Evaluate

The Human Life Cycle 1. Infancy – from the age of being a newborn to the age of two years. 2. Childhood – from the age of two years to adolescence (puberty). 3. Adolescence – the age the body becomes sexually mature. 4. Adulthood – from the age where the body slowly slows down.

Nutrition thru the Life Cycle Infancy The first year a baby can grow in length by 50 percent and triple in weight. The first year a baby can grow in length by 50 percent and triple in weight. A mother must decide whether to use formula or breast milk. A mother must decide whether to use formula or breast milk. When and what to feed an infant: When and what to feed an infant: 4-6 months = cereal, strained fruits and vegetables 4-6 months = cereal, strained fruits and vegetables 7-9 months = strained meat and poultry, juice, and teething biscuits 7-9 months = strained meat and poultry, juice, and teething biscuits months = chopped soft foods, pasta, dry cereal, and plain soft bread months = chopped soft foods, pasta, dry cereal, and plain soft bread 1 + year = most foods and whole milk 1 + year = most foods and whole milk

Nutrition thru the Life Cycle Children Food variety based on the My Pyramid recommendations Food variety based on the My Pyramid recommendations Teach children to have good eating habits by practicing what you “preach” and eating with them. Teach children to have good eating habits by practicing what you “preach” and eating with them. Food Jag – wanting just one food for a period of time. Food Jag – wanting just one food for a period of time.

Nutrition thru the Life Cycle Teens Teens Nutrient and energy needs are as high now as they will ever be because you grow faster during your teen years and your very active. Choose foods that are high in complex carbohydrates for more energy and nutrient value, stray from high-fat foods. Nutrient and energy needs are as high now as they will ever be because you grow faster during your teen years and your very active. Choose foods that are high in complex carbohydrates for more energy and nutrient value, stray from high-fat foods.

Nutrition thru the Life Cycle Adults Adults An adult is no longer growing, therefore their energy needs will be lower and the body will begin to use energy for basal metabolism at a slower rate. An adult needs to choose mostly low-fat and lean foods to maintain a healthy weight. An adult is no longer growing, therefore their energy needs will be lower and the body will begin to use energy for basal metabolism at a slower rate. An adult needs to choose mostly low-fat and lean foods to maintain a healthy weight.

Nutrition thru the Life Cycle Elderly Elderly Issues tend to arise for the elderly, concerning health problems or mobility that will greatly impact their diet. Needs are based on an individualized basis. Issues tend to arise for the elderly, concerning health problems or mobility that will greatly impact their diet. Needs are based on an individualized basis.