1. FOOD – WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? Objective- Examine the reasons people eat and the reasons people cook. Warmup – Preview the headings in chapter one. What is Wellness?

2. Rev Up – With 2 or 3 partners, brainstorm to answer the following question. Each person must make their own record of the ideas on a sheet of paper. (You can use chapter one to help you.) Why do people cook? Why do people eat?

3. Brainstorm- Why do people cook?

4. Income or Career: Farming Processing Labeling Packaging Testing Advertising Marketing Selling Serving To Serve Others or Show Love Creative Outlet / Stress Reliever Wellness -Nutrition -Cleanliness -Personal Standards

5. DO THE MATH! Over 16 million people are employed by the food industry If there are over 300 million people in the US, what % are employed in this industry? If our class has 20 members, statistically, at least one of you will choose this as your line of work or career.

6. Rev Up – With 2 or 3 partners, brainstorm to answer the following question. Each person must make their own record of the ideas on a sheet of paper. (You can use chapter one to help you.) Why do people cook? Why do people eat?

7. Brainstorm- Why do people eat?

8. Hunger To Serve Others or Show Love Satisfy the Senses – Taste, Smell Social Bonding (Family Dinner, Dinner Date) Traditions / Celebrations Reflect Culture Nutrition for Wellness Appetite – I like how it looks! Beat Boredom -curiosity -nothing else to do… ___ Habit -movies and

9. Terms of Endearment Record these main ideas in your notes – Wellness – a person’s total health (physical, mental and emotional) – Comfort Foods – foods that make you feel better, usually creamy and rich – Nutrients –the chemicals in food that support your health – Dietetics – a career that specializes in helping people with the chemistry of the food they eat and how it helps their bodies. Good Salary! – Ethnic Foods – foods of a certain nationality (Hispanic – Tortilla)

10. Wrap it Up Complete the Flavor Fav Handout. Turn in your notes and Flavor Fav Food plays a big role in our lives. Every aspect of wellness can be affected by the food decisions we make. We will examine many of these areas this semester.