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Food Choices

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Food Choices Linked to Ethical and Moral Beliefs

People may base food choices around their beliefs on what's right or wrong.

Animal welfare

Animal welfare

  • Some people chose not to eat meat because of their concerns for animal welfare.
  • Others may choose foods based on the ethical treatment of the animal (e.g. free-range eggs and meat).
Impact on the environment

Impact on the environment

  • By purchasing seasonal and locally-grown foods, people can help to reduce food miles and boost the local economy.
  • By purchasing fish caught sustainably, people can help to avoid ecosystem damage and the extinction of certain fish species.
Fairtrade options

Fairtrade options

  • By purchasing fairtrade products, people can support farmers in developing countries by making sure that they receive a fair price.
  • Fairtrade products can be more expensive than other products for this reason.
Natural products

Natural products

  • Organic foods are made without using synthetic chemicals. Natural fertilisers and pest control are used in to grow organic foods. Some people prefer eating natural produce.
  • Some people are worried that genetically modified foods could have undesirable effects on the environment and person eating them.

Food Choices Linked to Intolerances and Allergies

Some people are allergic to certain foods. Some people are intolerant to certain ingredients.

Intolerance

Intolerance

  • People with food intolerances may experience bloating, stomach cramps, skin problems, nausea and diarrhoea from eating these foods.
  • Lactose intolerance and gluten intolerance are both very common.
Allergies

Allergies

  • Some people can be fatally allergic to certain foods.
  • Others can suffer serious illnesses as a result of their allergies.
  • Nut allergies, dairy allergies, gluten allergies, shellfish allergies, fish allergies and egg allergies are all very common.
  • For this reason, food must be labelled clearly so that people don't accidentally eat something they're allergic to.
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Food Preparation Skills

1.1

Food Preparation Skills

1.1.1General Practical Skills1.1.2Knife Skills1.1.3Preparing Fruit, Vegetables & Using Equipment1.1.4Cooking Methods: Prepare, Shape & Combine1.1.5Sauce Making, Tenderising & Marinating1.1.6Dough & Pastry1.1.7Shaping & Finishing Dough1.1.8Raising Agents & Mixtures1.1.9End of Topic Test - Food Preparation Skills 1
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Food, Nutrition & Health

2.1

Macronutrients

2.1.1Proteins2.1.2Proteins 22.1.3Fats2.1.4Carbohydrates2.1.5Carbohydrates 2
2.2

Micronutrients

2.2.1Fat-Soluble Vitamins2.2.2Water-Soluble Vitamins2.2.3Minerals & Water2.2.4Minerals & Water 22.2.5End of Topic Test - Macro & Micronutrients
2.3

Nutritional Needs & Health

2.3.1Informed Choices for a Balanced Diet2.3.2Informed Choices for a Balanced Diet 22.3.3Energy Needs2.3.4Nutritional Analysis2.3.5Diet Modifications2.3.6Diet-Related Problems2.3.7Diet-Related Problems 22.3.8End of Topic Test - Nutritional Needs & Health
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Food Science

3.1

Cooking of Food & Heat Transfer

3.1.1Reasons for Cooking & Heat Transfer3.1.2Water-Based Cooking Methods3.1.3Fat-Based Cooking Methods3.1.4Dry Cooking Methods3.1.5Dry Cooking Methods 2
3.2

Functional & Chemical Properties of Food

3.2.1Proteins & Carbohydrates3.2.2Fats & Oils3.2.3Raising Agents3.2.4End of Topic Test - Food Science
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Food Safety

4.1

Food Spoilage & Contamination

4.1.1Microorganisms & Signs of Food Spoilage4.1.2Enzymes & Signs of Food Spoilage4.1.3Food Poisoning4.1.4Bacterial Contamination4.1.5Microorganisms in Food Production
4.2

Principles of Food Safety

4.2.1Temperature Control4.2.2Ambient Foods & Food Labels4.2.3Preparing, Cooking & Serving Food4.2.4End of Topic Test - Food Safety
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Food Choice

5.1

Factors Affecting Food Choice

5.1.1Factors Which Influence Food Choice5.1.2Food Choices5.1.3Religious Food Choices5.1.4Food Labels5.1.5Mandatory Food Labels5.1.6Optional Food Labels5.1.7Marketing Influences5.1.8End of Topic Test - Food Choice
5.2

British & International Cuisines

5.2.1British Cuisine5.2.2Japanese Cuisine5.2.3Japanese Ingredients & Dishes5.2.4Spanish Cuisine5.2.5Spanish Ingredients & Dishes
5.3

Sensory Evaluation

5.3.1Taste Receptors & Olfactory Systems5.3.2Sensory Testing Methods5.3.3Sensory Testing Methods 25.3.4End of Topic Test - Cuisines & Senses
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Food Provenance

6.1

Environmental Impact & Sustainability of Food

6.1.1Food Sources - Intensive & Organic Farming6.1.2Food Sources - Genetically Modified Crops6.1.3Food Sources - Reared Food6.1.4Food Sources - Caught Food6.1.5Food & The Environment6.1.6Food & The Environment 26.1.7Sustainability of Food6.1.8Sustainability of Food 26.1.9End of Topic Test - Environmental Impacts
6.2

Food Processing & Production

6.2.1Primary Food Processing6.2.2Primary Food Processing 26.2.3Secondary Food Processing6.2.4Fortification6.2.5Additives6.2.6End of Topic Test - Food Processing & Production

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  1. 1
    What are some ethical concerns that may impact people's food choices?Fill in the list
  2. 2
    How can people use their food choices to have a positive impact on the environment?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    What ethical concerns may impact people's food choices?True / false
  4. 4
    Which of the following are common allergies?True / false
  5. 5
    What is a common reaction when people with lactose intolerance eat dairy?Multiple choice
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Factors Which Influence Food Choice

Religious Food Choices