Industrialisation of Food Flashcards
(11 cards)
How did humans obtain food before the 12th century?
They were hunters and gatherers.
What shifted food production toward profit and high yield?
The development of crop and animal farming over time.
What accelerated food industrialisation after WWII?
Factory production of food and the rise of dining out.
What are common practices in modern meat production?
Use of fertilisers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and growth hormones (especially in the US).
What replaced nutrition as a focus in modern diets?
Calorie counting.
What eating habits have become more common today?
Takeaways, pre-packed meals, fast food, eating on the go.
What are the environmental and health costs from food industrialisation?
Pesticide toxicity, water pollution, soil depletion, loss of biodiversity.
What are health impacts of industrialised food?
Junk food and chemical-laden foods contribute to chronic diseases and reduced life quality.
What diseases are linked to modern food consumption?
Obesity, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.
What characterises today’s typical diet?
High in red/processed meat, dairy, refined grains, sugar, salt, soft drinks, synthetic and GM foods.
What are common food preparation and consumption issues today?
Pasteurised, microwaved, irradiated foods, poor food combining, overeating, eating out of season.
