Chapter 1: Exploring Food Choices Nutrition and Foods Chapter 1: Exploring Food Choices

Section 1-1 Food and Health

As You Come In Bell Work: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Copy questions first. Why do we eat? Define nutrient. Define nutrition How do these words relate? How do they relate to what we eat?

Physical Needs Nutrients: Chemicals from food that your body uses to carry out its functions. Nutrition: the study of nutrients and how they are used by the body. Sometimes people refer to nutrition as the effects of a person’s food choices on his/her health Good nutrition then results from good food choices.

Good Nutrition Many benefits Helps you feel good Helps you look good Grow Become strong Energy

Activity On scratch paper (ask Ms. Jones) answer the questions found on p. 24 under “For Your Health” Score your answers and write the results at the bottom of your answers.

Wellness Wellness: The philosophy that encourages people to take responsibility for their health. Reflected in both your attitudes and your behaviors. Wellness choices that influence your health: Food choices Amount of physical activity How you manage your emotions How you handle social situations

Psychological Needs Psychological: having to do with the mind and emotions Security, Sense of Belonging, and Enjoyment

Security Feeling free from harm or want. Knowing you have the basic necessities of life. Having enough food helps you feel secure. Also related to emotional needs and desires.

Sense of Belonging We are social people. Food helps to create a bond between people. Associated with social events. Makes people feel welcome and at ease.

Family Relationships Helping with preparation of food and shopping can strengthen your relationship with family members. Self pride Customs and traditions- make you feel a part of a larger group of people.

Enjoyment Your favorite foods Food satisfies the senses. Preparing food can also be enjoying. Provides creativity and challenges.

Have you Heard? Groups of 2 Role play situation for class. Explain circumstances before beginning. Class decides on white boards what the influence is.

Influences of Food Choices Section 1-2 Influences of Food Choices

As You Come In Journal Describe one of your family’s favorite foods. Why is it so special? Make a list of 5 events. For each event list a food that is associated with that event.

Influences on Food Choices We are members of various social groups. Many of your food choices begin with the influence of culture, family, friends, and the media.

Culture Culture: refers to the shared customs, traditions, and beliefs of a large group Examples: nation, race, religion Food customs- one aspect of culture. Each culture has its own way of preparing, serving, and eating foods. Examples: Mexican dish pollo con mole poblano

Culture, continued Because of our lifestyle we are able to try other culture’s foods Examples: Mexican, Italian, Japanese

Family Most likely the greatest influence on your food choices. WE learn habits by following our family’s example. Our food customs often reflect cultural background. Sometimes we develop our own family traditions. Examples? We feel comfortable with foods that are familiar.

Friends Eating is a social experience. You might learn to accept new cultural foods when you have friends that have other cultural backgrounds.

Media Everyday we are bombarded with messages from a multitude of information sources. Media: TV, Radio, Movies, Newspaper, Magazines, Advertisements, and Internet Advertising

Class Activity P. 29 1-2 Scratch paper- answer 1-2 Discuss in class

Available Resources Food choices depend on our resources. Resources: Objects and qualities that can help you reach a goal Examples: time, knowledge, ability, equipment, store, and money No one has an endless supply of resources.

Technology and the Food Supply Basic Food Supply Technology: practical application of scientific knowledge Technology influences the food supply and therefore your choices. How would your food choices be different 100 years ago? Shipping of food around the world Ready to eat foods

Personal Influences Lifestyle: A person’s typical way of life; how you spend your time Values and Priorities Your Emotions: Some people rely on certain foods to make them feel better. Pleasant and unpleasant foods

Section 1-3 Food and Culture

As You Come In Using magazines n your table, find pictures with your table group members of 5 different foods representing 3 different cultures. Cut these pictures out and glue to poster board on table. Identify the culture for the food on the poster. Write all four names on back of poster.

Understanding Culture Define culture . Three things make up culture Geography Heritage or ethnic group Religion Blending cultures

Understanding Cultural food Customs Involves what is eaten, how it is prepared, how it is served, and how it is eaten Unique foods to a culture Dietary Laws- rules about what may be eaten Examples- Jewish no meat and dairy in same meal; Hindus no beef; Muslims no pork

Cultural Etiquette Social Customs Serving and eating food Examples: chopsticks in China, Japan, and Korea; using fingers in India, Afghanistan, Algeria, and Morocco; scooping food with flat bread in Africa

Special Occasions Holidays, festivals, religious observances Special foods, not eating certain foods, or not eating foods at all

How Food Customs Evolve Different food customs arise naturally as a result of different circumstances. Refrigerators in Japan History can help you understand food customs and why the evolved. Available resources, economic conditions, war, exploration,

A World of Food Choices Communication allows cultural influences Transportation

Food, Science, and Technology Section 1-4 Food, Science, and Technology

As You Come In Think back to your science classes. Journal: Define Food Science. How do science, nutrition, and food preparation relate to each other?

Scientific Aspects of Food Nutritional Research: uncovered about 40 nutrients. After discovering a nutrient they study it to see how the body uses it. Researchers are now studying plant chemicals to see their potential for reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Science of Food Preparation Governed by natural laws Foods undergo natural and chemical changes when heated, chilled, mixed, or manipulated in other ways. A recipe be can be considered a chemistry science experiment. Changing the recipe will change the results of the product. Food Science: the scientific study of food and its preparation

Ergonomics The study of ways to make tools and equipment easier and more comfortable. Played a key role in design of kitchens and kitchen equipment. Work simplification: looking for the fastest and easiest method for getting a job done.

Technology and Food New and improved products and processes are formed through technology. Examples: Food processing plants use computers and robotics to control quality New packaging forms to increase freshness Fat and sugar substitutes Genetic engineering

The Home Changes in home appliances Personal computers Planning meals

Skills for Food Choices Section 1-5 Skills for Food Choices

Bell Work In a list, identify resources you have to complete a family meal In another list identify the tasks you must complete to prepare a family meal. Complete sentences: How is managing family meals similar to managing a business?

Skills For Food Choices Critical Thinking Communication Leadership Management Making Decisions

Critical Thinking Involves examination of printed and spoken language in order to gain insights into meanings and interpretations. Reading between the lines of advertisements or claims

Communication The sending and receiving of thoughts, feelings, opinions, and information Effective communicator: able to process and evaluate ads and other media messages concerning food.

Leadership Helping those around you develop positive food goals and attitudes Setting a good example Speaking out to government officials

Management Refers to specific techniques that help you use resources wisely. Manage your time Manage your money- comparison shopping Record-keeping Organizing: your kitchen and your shopping lists.

Making Decisions Use the decision making process to help you make good decisions Identify decision and your goals Consider your resources Identify your options Consider each option Choose Carry out decision Evaluate the result