Chapter 4 Past Food Studies Exam Questions

The range of foods available in supermarkets has increased over the last 20 years in Australia. This could be due to?

• changing cultural norms in Australia

• an increase in physical activity

• an increase in online grocery shopping

• an increase in the number of farmers’ markets each week

This term describes individuals participating in, and making informed choices about issues such as sustainability, ethics or health in any stage of the food system

(a)  

Which one of the following statements best describes why discretionary foods can play a social role for individuals?

• Discretionary foods are often shared at celebrations

• A lot of money is spent marketing discretionary foods

• Discretionary foods are often high in sugar, fat and salt

• Discretionary foods are often linked to lifestyle diseases

This key term is used when consumers challenge the control of the food sysem and food supply by large coporation, and returns the decision-making back to farmers and indivisuals who produce and consume food, in order to ensure it is produced ethically and sustainably

(a)  

An example of the key behavioural principle of repetition to establish healthy diets in children is

• offering the same food on multiple occasions

• using dessert as a reward for eating vegetables

• school canteens surveying parents about what food they should sell

• parents serving separate meals for their children that align with the ‘Australian Guide to Healthy Eating’ (part of the ‘Eat for Health’ program)

This key term defines foods that provide a health benefit beyond that of basic nutrition

(a)  

According to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), a current food trend is the domestic purchase and consumption of plant-based protein alternative foods. This trend is set to reach $4.1 billion by 2030, up from $2.2 billion in 2018.

This expanding market could be due to

• the promotion of plant-based protein alternative foods by organisations advocating meat consumption

• health-conscious consumers wanting to reduce their sugar intake

• consumer concern for animal welfare and the environment

• the zero waste food trend

This key term is used to describe gneral challenges or movements in food purchasing and consumption behaviours, towards a new result of pattern

(a)  

Demand for ethically sourced animal products is increasing in supermarkets and butchers. This may be due to

• consumer concern regarding the welfare of producers

• the packaging always being environmentally friendly

• consumer education regarding primary food production

• farming techniques that are adaptable to climate change.

Which of the following personal and social behaviours promotes increased sedentary behaviour?

• having lunch while working at your desk

• involving young children in food shopping

• walking to the supermarket to purchase milk

• practical activities undertaken as part of a Food Studies course