Food is an important factor of life that fuels every individual across the globe. Everyday, millions of Canadians across the country consume large quantities of food without acknowledging where this food was grown and processed. Individuals think they are purchasing freshly grown vegetables and fruits at the grocery store, however a large portion of the foods sold are exported from different countries. Unknowingly, the consumer buys exported foods that have been stocked up with preservatives too keep it fresh through out transportation. It is important for Canadians to be aware of where their fruits and vegetables are being grown and sent from so they can know how many preservatives have been added to keep them fresh. A lot of these additives have the ability to compromise the body’s structure and function and can cause serious harm.
Based on the food diary I kept, it is seen that a large percentage of my food is produced in Canada. This is most probably due to the fact that my diet doesn’t consist of much variety from day to day, and it is mostly processed fast food. Assuming the average Canadian diet is like mine, I would say that Canadians are local global consumers. However, it would not be accurate to say that most Canadians share the same diet as me. In my perspective, a persons diet depends on the lifestyle that they live. It can vary depending on whether they are working or going to school, whether they have time to cook a full meal or only a five-minute microwavable meal. It also depends on their health choices; some people may not wish to consume processed fast food meals everyday while others don’t mind it.
A person’s diet can also depend greatly on their culture and whether or not they choose to follow their culture. Culture can alter an individuals diet based on where they come from; this results in Canadians of different cultures having completely different diets. For example, a western diet is completely different compared to an East Indian diet. Although east Indians are citizens of Canada, they will still prefer their
Foods I Chapter 16 Meal Planning 1. Why is meal planning so important? Because lives are so busy 2. What factors determine how much money a family spends on food? The number of family members, age of family members, time and skill available, how often the family eats out, the amount of food wasted 3. Develop a series of numbered steps that show how to set up a food budget. 1. know what is currently spent on food 2. find the percentage 3. multiply that figure by 100 4. devide the amount…
While fast food and home cooked meals can both be very tempting, the healthiest way to eat is by preparing your own food at home. There are many reasons that support this theory, but here is a few to name. Fast food restaurants seem to be more affordable than buying groceries. Groceries can be affordable if people shop smarter by taking advantage of coupons. Home cooked meals take more time to prepare while restaurant food is convenient and quickly available. Is the food not more flavorful when prepared…
Industries Abuse the American Way of Life Fast food industries are one of the most active and powerful industries not only in developed countries but soon to be worldwide as well. Because of all the perks that fast food restaurant industry and corporations have to offer, they are abundant and comfortably approachable by almost anyone. Food is a necessity to human nature and fast food industries offer not only fulfilling food but as well as cheap food. Because of such growing food industries, new places open…
can also admit that fast food has been a part of the American culture for 70 years. Most of us don't realize what affect this industry has on us and the environment. Even though a fast food meal is just a burger, fries, and a soft drink, we can divide fast food as a whole into the harmful effects it has on us. Fast food is not just a quick meal, it is a harmful product to our environment, society, and economy. At the pick-up window we usually receive a bag full with food, utensils wrapped in plastic…
Fast Food or Fat Food McDonalds, Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, as you hear those names you think delicious, cheap, and ready. You're brainwashed to think this by the hundreds of fast food and junk food advertisements you see each day. Yes you know that it might not be the best solution to your hunger, actually it's the worst option, but to you the good outweighs the bad in this situation, and that's the problem nowadays. Fast food and junk food is so easily obtained and convenient that it's contributing…
* Has to do with food safety * We already know it wont kill us * We like to experiment * That’s why we have a variety of foods around the world * We had to experiment enough to make a variety of culture Self Identity versus cultural identity * The idea of incorporating food into self * “I am what I eat” * Foods as being good and bad * We have a moral code within foods * Example: Puratanuism:…
Their Bodies in the Fast Food Age Introduction This research paper looks at the area of college athletics, both male and female, and examines their diet plans. How does college athletes’ diets compare to traditional American foodways? This topic is important because it examines a huge part of American culture and essentially what it means to be American. To focus on how dieting is emphasized in American culture, specifically athletes’ food consumption, this paper…
fast food industry for the epidemic of obesity, is people way avoiding responsibility for their own bad decision. As a human being, you have the freedom to feed yourself what ever you want; however choosing the right choices is your own personal responsibility. Everyone should be able to choose for themselves and their family the food that is right for their specific lifestyle. It ludicrous and irresponsible for a person to blame a business for promoting their products. Although fast-food restaurants…
Is Junk Food The True Bad Food? In many school systems across the United States, there are many different opinions on whether or not junk food should be banned. Some people favor the thought of junk food in school systems and feel as though kids should be able to eat what they want. Others believe that schools should provide students with healthier snacks and meals to eat. The true question is, how much is too much? There are certain school systems taking over meal plans and completely…
in our own backyard it’s even worse. Here in the richest country in the world we see 1 in 6 people go without enough food. (Feeding America, 2012) Even worse than not having enough food, many Americans go without easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables. In December 2010, over 8% of all American households had difficulty accessing affordable fresh fruits and vegetables. (Food Research and Action Center, 2011) While this is nearly 3% less than numbers posted in 2008, America is still a long way…