FOOD TECH STUDIES Flashcards
(34 cards)
What is a staple food?
-Eating Regularly
-Full of Calories
-Its Plentiful
-Its inexpensive
List 5 plant staple foods
- Corn
-Beans
-Wheat
-Rice
-Oates
List 5 animal staple foods
-Chicken
-Pork
-Beef
-Lamb
-Steak
List 5 animals foods that the aboriginal ate on a regular basis
-Possums
-Turkey
-Fresh
-Kangaroo
-Emu
List 5 plant foods that the aboriginal ate on a regular basis
Finger Lime
Grains
Berries
Bush Tomato
Lemon
List 3 gathering methods that the aboriginals used to obtain their food sources
They use spears, rocks and daggers to gather resources
List the major impact that early colonisation had on the following industries
Vegetables and Fruits: They had issues with growing crops in different season
Milk and Milk Products: They brought cows to the country
Fish: They use salt to preserve fish
Cereals: Started farming wheat to form these products
Draw a Timeline showing the significant cultural group
1788 migration of cultural groups came
1850 Gold Rush
1914 WW1
1930 Income of Europe coming to Australia
2025 Australia has been able to sell cultural goods
5 Advantages of food processing and food processing technology
- Produces products more productively
- More safe to consume
- It can be care to make food more easier
- Quality is consistent
- Plain and Quality
Identify 2 storage methods developed recently and explain their benefits
Cooling/Refrigerator:
-makes the food last longer
- makes the food more safer to eat as some can not be safe to consume
Canning:
- Prevents bacteria from coming in
- Safe to eat can be eaten whatever
Describe how the retail and purchasing practices of Australians changed over time?
moving from primarily in-store shopping to a more omnichannel approach
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a supermarket rewards card
Advantages include earning points, exclusive discounts, and personalized offers, while disadvantages include the possibility of overspending, data privacy concerns, and the need to track points and promotions.
Discuss how income may affect the food purchases of individuals and families
lower income individuals consume fewer fruits and vegetables, more sugar-sweetened beverages and have lower overall diet quality
Discuss how income may affect the food purchases of individuals and families
Income significantly shapes food purchases, with lower-income households often prioritizing cost over nutritional value, leading to diets higher in processed foods and lower in fruits and vegetables, while higher-income households have more flexibility to choose healthier options
Compare the changing roles and structures of the basic family unit in Australia have changed our food selection patterns?
increased convenience foods, smaller portions, and a greater emphasis on individual preferences.
3 Explain the ways that tradition and culture can sometimes hinder food selection using specific examples
Cultural Preferences Over Health
Food Prohibitions and Restrictions
Traditional Cooking Methods
Discuss the role of media in food selection in Australia
showcasing trends, promoting certain brands, and even disseminating misinformation, impacting both healthy and unhealthy eating habits, particularly among young people.
Describe how have the retail and purchasing practices of Australians changed over time?
moving from primarily in-store shopping to a more multi-channel approach, with increased online shopping and a growing focus on value, sustainability, and local products
2 Explain the advantages and Disadvantages of using a supermarket rewards card?
Potential Savings:
Rewards cards can offer discounts, special deals, and exclusive promotions, potentially leading to cost savings on groceries
Personalized Offers:
Supermarkets can tailor offers and promotions based on your shopping history, making them more relevant and potentially useful.
Explain how good use of available resources can help an individual with food selection
Food deprivation and irregular availability of food during childhood have been found to contribute to the development of poor eating behaviours (e.g., overeating and binging and having an emotional attachment to food), as well as to less healthful food choices in general.
Discuss how income may affect the food purchases of individuals and families
Income significantly shapes food purchases, with lower-income households often prioritizing cost over nutritional value, leading to diets higher in processed foods and lower in fruits and vegetables, while higher-income households have more flexibility to choose healthier options
Describe global migration of cultural groups, what foods did different cultures bring to Australia?
Impact on Australia:
The migration of different cultural groups significantly diversified Australian cuisine.
Enhanced multiculturalism and food fusion in Australia
Global Migration of Cultural Groups:
Increased significantly since European settlement in Australia.
Key events like the Gold Rush, World War II, and the Vietnam War spurred migration.
Led to Australia becoming increasingly multicultural.
Influences from various countries, especially from Asia, shaped Australian society, particularly in food culture.
Explain how global migration has influenced the food available in Australia?
Influence of Global Migration on Australian Food:
Historical Migration: Over the past 200 years, migration patterns have significantly influenced the food culture in Australia.
Early British Influence: Initially, British settlers brought traditional foods such as meat pies, roasts, and simple stews, which laid the foundation for Australian cuisine.
What does the term technology refer to in the food industry? Give examples.
Technology in the food industry:
Refers to tools and systems used to produce, process, and distribute food.
Examples: Microwave ovens, smart farms, agriculture technology, packaging machines.
