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by Hannah Leggo 2 years ago

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Why do we Study Food Science

A growing trend in the food industry is the shift towards vegetarian and vegan diets, with a notable increase in plant-based alternatives available in restaurants and cafes. Major companies like Starbucks now offer a variety of plant-based milk options, and even high-end restaurants have embraced vegan dishes, albeit at a premium price.

Why do we Study Food Science

Why do we Study Food Science

Canada's Food Guide

Marketing
Encouragements

buy food in order to get promotional items

coupons for future food purchases

tickets to movies or sports events

loyalty points

encourage you to buy certain foods or drinks

can promote brands as something they aren't

play on words

using more inciting words

Using percentages

50% more protein

"75% less fat"

Using numbers

"only 60 calories"

"25 grams of protein"

false advertising

can influence our choice of foods

Commercials

before the start of movies

On the radio

product placement

in music and song lyrics

in movies

on TV

social media

shown with a filter

aligns with your likes and interests

directed directly towards you

some posts can be sponsored by companies

people we follow can promote different fods

Eating habits
building more habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle

choosing ingredients that help you to eat healthier

creating a healthy eating schedual

replacing junk food with a healthy option

continuing habits that are healthy

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

any habits that you have, continue to do them

Changing eating habits for healthier options

removing high sugar items from your diet

changing chips with vegetables

Food labels
choose products with a little or a lot of the nutrients that are of interest to you
know what ingredients a food product contains

knowing what foods are going into your body

help with dieting

help those with food allergies

compare and choose products more easily

helps to choose different ingredients

choosing the healthier options

information you can use to make informed choices about foods and drinks at the grocery store and at home.
Food Choices
limit highly processed foods

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

can contain additives and preservatives that are unhealthy

protein foods

try to choose plant protein

healthier for you

whole grain foods
Making water your drink of choice

replace any sugary drinks with water

helps you digest food

hydrates you properly

water is the healthiest option

Many fruits and vegetables

healthy sugars

High in vitamins and minerals

Sciences Behind Food

Additives in food
Artificial colouring
Artificial flavouring
Preservatives
Synthetic Additives
Natural Additives

Citric Acid

Natural Flavours

Gelatin

Microbiology
Viruses
Yeast
Mold
Micro-organisms
Biology
Food Waste

Composting

helps regenerate plants

naturally generating

leading to more food in future

proper disposal of food scraps

Sustainable use of food

using all of an item

less food waste

Food Preservation

ensuring we have food in emergency situations

preservatives to keep food safe to eat

storing food properly

Food Safety

Temperatures

items kept at room temperature are stored air tight

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

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

bacteria in food

anything found is reported to health units

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

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

food with bacteria is thrown out

food with mold

spoiled food

any bacteria that can cause illness

Cross contamination

proper hand washing

sanitize hands after

dry with paper towel

scrub for at least 30 seconds

using soap and warm water

proper food handling

keeping foods at safe temperatures

using separate utensils for raw and cooked

keeping raw food away from ready to eat food

Hand washing

chemisty
Chemical processes

dehydration

packaging

GMOs

pasteurization

Contaminants in food

airborne bacteria

biological products

blood

fingernails

skin

hair

Bacteria

Chemicals

additives

preservatives

food colourings

MSG

Global perspectives

Religion
Fasting

holidays

fasting for long periods of time

fasting on holy days

how foods are eaten together

No meat on certain days

dairy and meat cannot be eaten together

ethics

the ways animals are killed

ritual slaughters

halal foods

weather animals should be eaten or not

adapting vegetarian/vegan diets

"do no harm"

what foods can and cannot be eaten

no eggs

no dairy

only halal foods

no beef

no pork

food issues world wide
Agriculture shortage

unsustainable

the system favors machine over man

lack of opportunities for farmers to earn a living wage

Genetically modified crops

overuse of pesticides can lead to super weeds

sometimes untested on humans

declining fish stocks

Humans eat fish that are high in the food chain

fish higher of the food chain are harder to repopulate

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

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

due to unsustainable fishing, fish stocks are declining

Food Security

climate affects the yield of crops

animals may be scavenging for food

food may not be safe to eat due to disease

food can be stolen

many places don't have secure food sources

Multiculturalism
Recipes
views on food
flavour profiles

flavours that compliment each other

include many tastes in the food

complimenting flavours to complete a dish

spice levels

spices that match a persons tolerance

traditional spices

spices that match the region

reflecting likes/interests

cooking styles

using the same ingredients to make different dishes

tools/utensils

variety of pots and pans

different machines to cook things in

different knives to cut different things

using different tools to do what you need

preparations

food styles

traditional dishes

different combinations depending on what food is local

sauces

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

sauces can be a staple to a dish

Ingredients

ingredients to traditional dishes will be local to the area

spices

different regions will have similar taste preferences as those nearby

depends on what is available in the region

different spices are used around the world

Food Security/Insecurity

Parents influence
parents are the ones that provide the food

may not be able to afford food

they may not provide healthy options

parents may influence bad habits onto their children
lack of access to food
lack of access to healthy foods
food being out of season
some places cannot get food easily
Poverty
food banks

embarrassing for some to rely on food banks

rarely have fresh food

foodbanks don't have a diverse amount of foods

money

the cheapest foods tend to have less nutrients

money has to be speant on things other than food

lack of money for food

unhealthy relationships with food
insecure around food
not eating enough
eating disorders

Liquids

Juices/soda
contains many artificial flavours and colours
High in sugar
Unhealthy
Plant Based Alternitives
cheaper
more sustainable
healthier option than milk
Milk
the acids and bacteria in milk can make it unsafe for humans
contributes to bone mineral diversity
not designed for human consumption
water
Salt water

Ocean water

coral reefs

habitat for many plants/animals

diverse environment

fishing industry

unsustainable food sources

affects food chains/webs

contributes to extinction of animals

harms the environment

sustainable food sources

helps to keep the sea life balanced

if run sustainable, fish populations will be regenerated properly

Marine life

contributes to the food web

food for animals

food for us

fresh water

streams

lakes

rivers

water is needed for both plants and animals
water is found in everything
drinking water keeps you healthy

Mental Health

healthy relationships with food
enjoying food
less likely to skip meals
creating healthy relationships with food makes it easier to eat
mental illness affected by food
obsessive or compulsive feelings
Depression
Anxiety
food related mental illnesses
Eating disorders

bulimia

Binge eating disorder

anorexia

Healthy Lifestyle

brushing teeth

stops bacteria from growing

keeps your teeth healthy

Showers

warm water from showers can help calm anxiety

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

clean bodies are healthier

Proper sleep

resting your body generates more energy

can help slow illness

helps you think straight

helps your body to grow properly

Unhealthy Foods
Junk foods

High calories

Lack of nutrients

High sugar content

fast food

high in calories

Uses many additives and preservatives

does not provide proper nutrients

Healthy Foods
proper nutrients

Minerals

making enzymes and hormones

keeping bones and muscles healthy

Vitamins

repair cellular damage

give us energy

Help to heal wounds

eating healthy foods

Meat

bone strength

Iron rich

high in protien

Fruit

High in fiber

Proper source of vitamins and minerals

vegetables

Prevent some types of cancer

Reduce risk of heart disease and stroke

Lower blood pressure

Physical Activities
Fitness

Balance

easier to do activities

helps you stay on your feet

Flexibility

stretching can be calming

can make you happier

reduces stress

increases your range of motion

improves joints

helps you move easier

stretches muscles

makes it harder to pull muscles

warms up your body

helps with sores from workouts

Strength

helps with everyday activities such as lifting

improves muscle strength

Endurance

improves stamina

improves the time in which you can do an activity

Improves speed

improves respiratory health

sports

non-competitive

balanced schedules

Positivity

Healthy Habits

Building skill

Competitive

Sportsmanship

social skills

team building

Recreational activities

bettering yourself

not always competitive

promotes sociability

meet new people who have similar interests

socialize with others

helps to get you active

try new things

gets you moving

gets you out of the house

Vegetarianism/Veganism

Money
companies try to monopolize off the market of plant based items

high end restaurants will spike the price of vegan dishes

Starbucks has many plant based alternatives for milk

most resturants now serve plant based burgers

meat also costs a lot to produce while plant based options don't cost as much
meat tends to be very expensive for what it is

plants can feed more people than meat can

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

usually cheaper to buy plant based ingredients

vegetarian products are easily accessible

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

food culture
lots of people are switching to not include meat in their diets
challenges people to have a more sustainable diet

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

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

introduces a new concept to the food comunity
more ethical
farms cannot sustain themselves the way crops can

animals cannot reproduce the way plants can

crops can transfer seeds through the air of through insects

will not hurt food chains
less deforestation/habitat loss

animals need more space than crops do

products made to be fed to animals

caused by ranching

no killing animals
Sustainable
plants can overall feed more people per acre of farm than animals can
plants do not emit carbon dioxide or methane
can be sourced easier and more ethically
plants take up less space than animals
can be healthier
improves skin health
can help you to lose weight a lot faster

plants can give you more energy than meat can

usually less fat intake

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

increase vein health
reduces cholesterol levels

Digestive health

Hydration
probiotics
strengthen your immune system
may help break down lactose
enhance nutrient absorption
help keep the body healthy by fighting the effects of a poor diet, antibiotics, and stress
healthy bacteria and yeasts
lean meat
eat more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
limit portion size

choosing plant based proteins

only eating enough meat to get the protein you need

fatty cuts of meat can lead to digestive discomfort
Limit foods that are high in fat
more prone to constipation
fatty foods tend to slow down the digestive process
high fiber foods
help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight
prevent or treat various digestive conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Hemorrhoids

Diverticulitis

helps to keep food moving through your digestive tract
consuming a high-fiber diet that's rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes can improve your digestive health