Why do we Study Food Science

high fiber foods

consuming a high-fiber diet that's rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes can improve your digestive health

helps to keep food moving through your digestive tract

prevent or treat various digestive conditions

Diverticulitis

Hemorrhoids

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight

Limit foods that are high in fat

fatty foods tend to slow down the digestive process

more prone to constipation

lean meat

fatty cuts of meat can lead to digestive discomfort

limit portion size

only eating enough meat to get the protein you need

choosing plant based proteins

eat more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables

probiotics

healthy bacteria and yeasts

help keep the body healthy by fighting the effects of a poor diet, antibiotics, and stress

enhance nutrient absorption

may help break down lactose

strengthen your immune system

Hydration

can be healthier

reduces cholesterol levels

increase vein health

can help you to lose weight a lot faster

healthier alternative than a "diet" (such as keto)

usually less fat intake

plants can give you more energy than meat can

improves skin health

Sustainable

plants take up less space than animals

can be sourced easier and more ethically

plants do not emit carbon dioxide or methane

plants can overall feed more people
per acre of farm than animals can

more ethical

no killing animals

less deforestation/habitat loss

caused by ranching

products made to be fed to animals

animals need more space than crops do

will not hurt food chains

farms cannot sustain themselves the way crops can

crops can transfer seeds through the air of through insects

animals cannot reproduce the way plants can

food culture

introduces a new concept to the food comunity

challenges people to have a more sustainable diet

companies are making it easier to become vegan
with their plant based alternatives

larger exposure to the internet has made it easier for people to learn new things and find new recipes

lots of people are switching to not include meat in their diets

Money

usually cheaper to buy plant based ingredients

companies tend to make premade vegan items expensive, while fresh produce and other uncooked vegan alternatives are cheap.

vegetarian products are easily accessible

meat tends to be very expensive for what it is

you can buy more plant based items than you can meat with the same amount of money

plants can feed more people than meat can

meat also costs a lot to produce while plant based options don't cost as much

companies try to monopolize off the market of plant based items

most resturants now serve plant based burgers

Starbucks has many plant based alternatives for milk

high end restaurants will spike the price of vegan dishes

Physical Activities

Recreational activities

helps to get you active

gets you out of the house

gets you moving

try new things

promotes sociability

socialize with others

meet new people who have similar interests

not always competitive

bettering yourself

sports

Competitive

team building

social skills

Sportsmanship

non-competitive

Building skill

Healthy Habits

Positivity

balanced schedules

Fitness

Endurance

improves respiratory health

Improves speed

improves the time in which you can do an activity

improves stamina

Strength

improves muscle strength

helps with everyday activities such as lifting

Flexibility

stretches muscles

helps with sores from workouts

warms up your body

makes it harder to pull muscles

increases your range of motion

helps you move easier

improves joints

stretching can be calming

reduces stress

can make you happier

Balance

helps you stay on your feet

easier to do activities

Healthy Foods

eating healthy foods

vegetables

Lower blood pressure

Reduce risk of heart disease and stroke

Prevent some types of cancer

Fruit

Proper source of vitamins and minerals

High in fiber

Meat

high in protien

Iron rich

bone strength

proper nutrients

Vitamins

Help to heal wounds

give us energy

repair cellular damage

Minerals

keeping bones and muscles healthy

making enzymes and hormones

Unhealthy Foods

fast food

does not provide proper nutrients

Uses many additives and preservatives

high in calories

Junk foods

High sugar content

Lack of nutrients

High calories

Healthy Habits

Proper sleep

helps your body to grow properly

helps you think straight

can help slow illness

resting your body generates more energy

Showers

clean bodies are healthier

Soap and warm water will kill bacteria that can make you sick

warm water from showers can help calm anxiety

brushing teeth

keeps your teeth healthy

stops bacteria from growing

food related mental illnesses

Eating disorders

anorexia

Binge eating disorder

bulimia

mental illness affected by food

Anxiety

Depression

obsessive or compulsive feelings

healthy relationships with food

creating healthy relationships with food makes it easier to eat

less likely to skip meals

enjoying food

water

drinking water keeps you healthy

water is found in everything

water is needed for both plants and animals

fresh water

rivers

lakes

streams

Salt water

Ocean water

Marine life

food for us

food for animals

contributes to the food web

fishing industry

sustainable food sources

if run sustainable, fish populations will be
regenerated properly

helps to keep the sea life balanced

unsustainable food sources

harms the environment

contributes to extinction of animals

affects food chains/webs

coral reefs

diverse environment

habitat for many plants/animals

Milk

not designed for human consumption

contributes to bone mineral diversity

the acids and bacteria in milk can make it
unsafe for humans

Plant Based Alternitives

healthier option than milk

more sustainable

cheaper

Juices/soda

Unhealthy

High in sugar

contains many artificial flavours and colours

unhealthy relationships with food

eating disorders

not eating enough

insecure around food

Poverty

money

lack of money for food

money has to be speant on things other than food

the cheapest foods tend to have less nutrients

food banks

foodbanks don't have a diverse amount of foods

rarely have fresh food

embarrassing for some to rely on food banks

lack of access to food

some places cannot get food easily

food being out of season

lack of access to healthy foods

Parents influence

parents may influence bad habits onto their children

parents are the ones that provide the food

they may not provide healthy options

may not be able to afford food

Multiculturalism

food styles

spices

different spices are used around the world

depends on what is available in the region

different regions will have similar taste
preferences as those nearby

Ingredients

ingredients to traditional dishes will be local to the area

sauces

sauces can be a staple to a dish

often takes a lot of work to be able to
maximize the flavour of a sauce

different combinations depending on what food is local

traditional dishes

cooking styles

preparations

tools/utensils

using different tools to do what you need

different knives to cut different things

different machines to cook things in

variety of pots and pans

using the same ingredients to make different dishes

flavour profiles

reflecting likes/interests

spice levels

spices that match the region

traditional spices

spices that match a persons tolerance

flavours that compliment each other

complimenting flavours to complete a dish

include many tastes in the food

views on food

Recipes

food issues world wide

Food Security

many places don't have secure food sources

food can be stolen

food may not be safe to eat due to disease

animals may be scavenging for food

climate affects the yield of crops

declining fish stocks

due to unsustainable fishing, fish stocks are declining

some fish are hard to repopulate as they have
short breeding seasons and don't reproduce greatly

Humans eat fish that are high in the food chain

affects the food chain as a whole, predator
vs prey declines

fish higher of the food chain are harder to repopulate

Genetically modified crops

sometimes untested on humans

overuse of pesticides can lead to super weeds

Agriculture shortage

lack of opportunities for farmers to earn a living wage

the system favors machine over man

unsustainable

Religion

what foods can and cannot be eaten

no pork

no beef

only halal foods

no dairy

no eggs

ethics

weather animals should be eaten or not

"do no harm"

adapting vegetarian/vegan diets

the ways animals are killed

halal foods

ritual slaughters

how foods are eaten together

dairy and meat cannot be eaten together

No meat on certain days

Fasting

fasting on holy days

fasting for long periods of time

holidays

chemisty

Chemicals

MSG

food colourings

preservatives

additives

Contaminants in food

Bacteria

biological products

hair

skin

fingernails

blood

airborne bacteria

Chemical processes

pasteurization

GMOs

packaging

dehydration

Biology

Food Safety

Hand washing

Cross contamination

proper food handling

keeping raw food away from ready to eat food

using separate utensils for raw and cooked

keeping foods at safe temperatures

proper hand washing

using soap and warm water

scrub for at least 30 seconds

dry with paper towel

sanitize hands after

bacteria in food

food with bacteria is thrown out

any bacteria that can cause illness

spoiled food

food with mold

anything found is reported to health units

if you become sick from food it should
be reported so it can be investigated

if a food you have bought is recalled,
it should be returned

Temperatures

ensuring hot foods are kept at the
appropriate temperatures where
bacteria cannot grow

Cold foods are kept at a temperature
they will not spoil in

items kept at room temperature are
stored air tight

Food Preservation

storing food properly

preservatives to keep food safe to eat

ensuring we have food in emergency situations

Food Waste

Sustainable use of food

less food waste

using all of an item

Composting

proper disposal of food scraps

helps regenerate plants

leading to more food in future

naturally generating

Microbiology

Micro-organisms

Bacteria

Mold

Yeast

Viruses

Additives in food

Natural Additives

Gelatin

Natural Flavours

Citric Acid

Synthetic Additives

Preservatives

Artificial flavouring

Artificial colouring

Food Choices

Many fruits and vegetables

High in vitamins and minerals

healthy sugars

Making water your drink of choice

water is the healthiest option

hydrates you properly

helps you digest food

replace any sugary drinks with water

whole grain foods

protein foods

try to choose plant protein

healthier for you

more sustainable

limit highly processed foods

can contain additives and preservatives
that are unhealthy

if you do choose them, eat in small
amounts and less often

Food labels

information you can use to make informed choices about foods and drinks at the grocery store and at home.

compare and choose products more easily

choosing the healthier options

helps to choose different ingredients

know what ingredients a food product contains

help those with food allergies

help with dieting

knowing what foods are going into your body

choose products with a little or a lot of the nutrients that are of interest to you

Eating habits

Changing eating habits for healthier options

changing chips with vegetables

removing high sugar items from your diet

continuing habits that are healthy

any habits that you have, continue to do them

build on these habits to make it easier to create new ones

building more habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle

replacing junk food with a healthy option

creating a healthy eating schedual

choosing ingredients that help you to
eat healthier

Marketing

can influence our choice of foods

social media

people we follow can promote different fods

some posts can be sponsored by companies

shown with a filter

directed directly towards you

aligns with your likes and interests

product placement

on TV

in movies

in music and song lyrics

Commercials

on TV

On the radio

before the start of movies

can promote brands as something they aren't

false advertising

play on words

Using numbers

"25 grams of protein"

"only 60 calories"

Using percentages

"75% less fat"

50% more protein

using more inciting words

Encouragements

encourage you to buy certain foods or drinks

buy food in order to get promotional items

loyalty points

tickets to movies or sports events

coupons for future food purchases