Chocolate: Behind its bad rap
Chocolate: Behind its Bad Rap Chapter One - Introduction to the Problem Introduction to the Problem In today's society, chocolate is everywhere. It seems that people have developed a love-hate relationship with chocolate. According to the US Department of Commerce, the average American ate 11.7 pounds of chocolate in the year 2000. American adults ranked chocolate as the most-craved food and as their favorite flavor by a three-to-one margin. (Mustad, 2001) Throughout the world exists a society of chocolate lovers. While Americans consume an average of nearly 12 pounds of chocolate per year, we are not the biggest fans. The British eat 16 pounds each and the Swiss, inventors of milk chocolate, consume the most yearly at 22 pounds per person. However, while people love it, they can't help feeling a pang of guilt when eating it because over the years, chocolate has gotten a "bad rap" as being an unhealthy food. However, recent research is slowly unraveling the hidden truth about chocolate - that it might actually be beneficial to a balanced diet. (Bloom, Mustad) Despite its name, a typical "milk" chocolate bar provides less than 10 percent of the daily recommended amount of calcium. But, surprisingly, a government survey shows that chocolate and products containing chocolate make substantial contributions to our daily intake of copper, an essential mineral
heal and social unit 2
Positive and negative factors affecting health. A person's well-being is affected by number of different factors. There are positive factors and negative factors which will affect a person's life. The main positive factors are: a balanced diet, regular exercise, supportive relationships, adequate financial resources, stimulating work and leisure activity, use of health monitoring and illness presentation services like holiday, use of risk management to protect individuals and promote safety. The main negative factors are genetically inherited disease and conditions, substance misuse including illegal drugs, solvent tobacco, smoking and lots off alcohol intake, an unbalanced diet, unprotected sex, social isolation, poverty, inadequate housing, unemployment, environmental pollutions. Explanation on positive and negative factors. A balanced diet must contain carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals salts and fiber. You will need the correct proportion of the above products to make it a balanced diet. Nutrients Unit of measure Daily values total fat grams(g) 65 saturated fatty acids grams(g) 20 cholesterol milligrams(mg) 300 sodium milligrams(mg) 2400 potassium milligrams(mg) 3500 total carbohydrate grams(g) 300 fiber grams(g) 25 protein grams() 50 A good balanced diet will provide energy and nutrition for growth and development. You should
I will look at six existing products which are already available and evaluate how the consumer is informed about what ingredients it contains, I will also evaluate the accuracy of the information about how to store, reheat and serve the product.
I will look at six existing products which are already available and evaluate how the consumer is informed about what ingredients it contains, I will also evaluate the accuracy of the information about how to store, reheat and serve the product. I will assess how well the packaging meets the need for cost, appeal, ease of preparation, nutrients, packaging, labelling and existing packaging. The key points I will consider is: * The target the group it is aimed at. * Evidence from research on what people want * Design Brief and the need- what is needed by target group * Legal requirements regarding packaging and labelling. I will be looking at what the expectations are of the product, the way in which the product is manufactured and promoted to the consumer and whether it is topical. Beef Curry with Rice This is an example of an existing foreign product which is available at a supermarket called Iceland. . The weight is 400g. 2. It has a best before date. 3. There is a guarantee of satisfaction that the product is not made with genetically modified ingredients. 4. Ingredients- the main ingredients are beef, rice, tomato, onion and creamed coconut. 5. Nutritional information 6. Preparation and how to cook 7. Name and address of manufacturer 8. Barcode 9. storage details So the packaging has all the legal requirements for labelling of the food product and
Globalisation and regulation of food risks. A theoretical overview.
Globalisation and regulation of food risks. A theoretical overview. Paper for the Conference in Chiang Mai 'Changing environmental governance in Asia. Globalization industrial transformation and new state-society relations'. 11-12 October 2003 Peter Oosterveer Environmental Policy Group Wageningen University1 Abstract. As globalisation process covers more and more aspects of life and includes food, it becomes increasingly important to develop consistent theoretical perspectives on this process. In this paper I will first identify different theoretical views on globalisation and build on the views of Giddens and Castells to analyse the globalisation of food production and consumption. This will lead to the identification of structural tensions in the regulatory options in this globalising agri-food networks. The concept of agri-food networks is introduced to analyse the tension between global and local regulation of food production and consumption. . Introduction. Regulating the environmental consequences of food production and consumption as well as the safety of food is no longer the sole responsibility of independent national states. The development and implementation of the regulation of food is increasingly influenced by processes in other, sometimes distant, places. Global trade, including food trade, has grown rapidly during the last decades leading to a search
Baby and Toddler
Baby and Toddler 0-3 Years Baby Charlie is only eight months old. For the first few months of his life he obtained all of the nutrients he needed from his mother's milk. However, babies of Charlie's age are growing very quickly, and at about 6 months of age breast milk could no longer meet all his needs, and he was weaned onto solid foods. He is being encouraged to eat a wide variety of foods, and because eating habits can start to form at a very early age, his mother should be careful not to give him too many foods high in salt, sugar and fat, and she should remember not to add extra salt to his meals. 4-11 Years child Meet Olivia Tweedie. She is 5 years old and has just started primary school. Olivia is growing up very fast and needs a varied diet containing lots of nutrients to stay healthy and active. Protein is needed for growth, and iron is necessary for alertness in school. Calcium and vitamin D help her build strong bones and teeth, which she keeps healthy through regular brushing, and by avoiding too many sugary foods and snacks. Instead she eats plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the day, which provide her with a range of important vitamins and minerals. Her parents also encourage her not to eat too many fatty foods such as chips, as a high fat diet can lead to health problems in later life. teenage 2-18 Years This is Max. He is fourteen, and
There has become an increasing demand for single portion food products - I will now need to think about all the relevant reasons as to what factors have caused this change, as well as the users.
As there has been a significant change in society regarding what people want to eat. There has become an increasing demand for single portion food products. I will now need to think about all the relevant reasons as to what factors have caused this change, as well as the users. I will carry out a brainstorm to assess the different changes in our society today which effect what people now wish to consume. Working mothers (no time to cook) Parties Now I will look at each point that I have risen regarding why we desire single portion foods. * The elderly Stereotypical older people, being those who cannot get around very much so rely on single portion foods. Which are usually easy to prepare and so not require a large amount of skills that the elderly have trouble with. But also, there are the older people nowadays that have a very active social life and so prefer not to spend their time cooking. It is also a well-known fact that people are living for a lot longer. Therefore there are more elderly people, resulting in more single portion food products. * Weight watchers The next point I raised was weight watchers, the reason that single portion foods are so popular with this category of people as they tell you exactly how many calories they contain as well as fat. This means that it is easy to know exactly how much they are eating without going to great lengths to find
A healthy diet when Pregnant.
4th Jan Choose title of coursework 5th Jan Spider diagrams (rough) 6th Jan Spider diagrams (neat) 0th Jan Analysis of the title 3th Jan Methodology 9th Jan Action Plan 20th Jan Begin gathering secondary information 25th Feb Continue gathering information and do practical exam time plan 7th March Practical exam 0th March Write evaluation of practical 1th March Gather primary information 20th March Final evaluation, conclusion 25th March Title page, bibliography 26th March Contents page 28th March Final deadline Nicola Richardson Home economics coursework What do we mean by a healthy diet? A healthy diet will benefit your baby even before it is conceived. A healthy diet can be achieved by following guidelines which are based upon the following 5 food groups: . Bread, other cereals and potatoes. * These foods should be the main part of your diet. * They are good sources of carbohydrate, protein and vitamin B. * Low in fat and filling. * Try and choose a high fibre variety, which contain more vitamins and minerals and breakfast cereals which have extra iron and folic acid added. 2. Fruit and vegetables. * Eat at least five portions per day. * They provide vitamin C, carotene and some of the B vitamins. 3.Meat, fish and alternatives. * Eat moderate amounts. * Choose lower fat versions. * They are major sources of protein, vitamins and
We are encouraged to consume 4-6 portions of fruit and vegetables each day. Investigate how this might be achieved.
Introduction We are encouraged to consume 4-6 portions of fruit and vegetables each day. Investigate how this might be achieved. At each stage of the life cycle we are encouraged to consume 4-6 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. As it would be too hard to investigate all the stages of the life cycle. I am only going to choose one. The group that I have chosen to base my investigation on is teenagers. I chose this particular group as I, myself am a teenager and therefore I have a fairly good idea on what we, as teenagers like and dislike to eat. Another reason is that I am constantly surrounded by teenagers in school and that means that I will be able to retrieve the information and view points that I need to complete my investigation. THE ISSUES: * How can teenagers be encouraged to eat 4-6 portions of fruit and vegetables? * What is a teenagers daily eating habits? * Do they eat more fruit than veg or vice versa? * Do teenagers like fruit and vegetables? why? * How much fruit and veg do they consume daily? * Are fruit and veg readily available? * Do they have a large variety of fruit and veg? * Are teenagers encouraged to eat fruit and vegetables at home, school? * Who influences their eating habits? * Does colour/ texture/ and packaging matter when they buy food? * What is a portion? * Does it matter if fruit/ veg is fresh/ frozen/ liquid? * How
The Cook-Chill Process - Research
THE COOK-CHILL PROCESS - RESEARCH Cook-chill foods are food which have been half cooked and then chilled very quickly to be sold in the shops. Consumption of cook-chill foods from the manufactures should be within 5 days maximum. * Storage temp: To avoid danger zone (5'c-63'c) store at 3.4'c cooked at 70'c or above. * Advantages: Excellent flavour (similar to home made) Excellent colour ) Excellent texture ) from cooking - chilled for 90 minutes Retains nutrients ) There are 2 types of chilling: Blast: The plates are very cold so the temperature goes down in 90 minutes. Or Spiral ADDITIVES Reasons for using additives: The uses of additives in food is controlled by the government department including The Food Advisory Committee (FAC) The Ministry of Agricuture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF) and The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in food, consumer products and the environment (COT). There are many specific regulations controlling additives used, including for example, the preservatives in food regulation (1974), the sweetners in food regulation (1984), the general principles which decide whether or not an additive can be permitted. Approximately 6000 food additives (mainly flavourings) are used by the food manufacturing industry in the UK, amounting to about 200,000 tonnes of additives per year. More than three
Food Technology - Healthy School Meals
Contents Page Brief Page 3 Plan of Action Page 4 Introduction Page 5 Background Research Pages 6 to 14 Extra Background Research Pages 15 and 16 Primary Research Pages 17 to 25 Conclusion Page 26 and 27 Evaluation and Review Page 28 Bibliography Page 29 Brief Catering for the healthy eating guidelines is the focus of this project. It is to be an investigation into whether school canteens are in line with new government guidelines or still working in the old ways. Do we need to be told how to eat healthily or should we go our own way? I will review from both sides. Plan of Action Background Research The history of school meals and their change from 1906 to date. The increase of dietary problems - what is the cause? Teenage dietary and nutritional needs. What are the healthy eating guidelines? Present day school meals Vs healthy eating guidelines - how do they compare? Extra Background Research Shop bought ready meals Vs School meals - which is healthier? Primary Research Evaluate questionnaire from year 8 and own research from a junior school - years 3 and 4. Comparison graphs and comments. Select, make, taste, analyse and photograph a healthy recipe which could be used as a school meal. Conclusion From own personal view point - what has been found? What does it mean? What is own opinion?
