Food trends revision

Which of the following is NOT a current food trend?

• Dubai Chocolate

• Steak, eggs and avocado

• Lasagne

• Acai Bowls

• Crumbl Cookies

Which is the correct definition for value added foods ?

• are created through processes like processing, packaging, or adding ingredients to enhance their quality, convenience, or shelf life. 

• are created through social media trends and word of mouth advertising

• Is marked up 300% and includes production and advertising cost

Outline one dietary trend and explain the principles of the trend

Tick all the true statements about food waste

• There is enough food produced in the world to feed everyone.

• One third of all food produced is lost or wasted –around 1.3 billion tonnes of food –costing the global economy close to $940 billion each year.

• Food rotting in landfill releases methane – 28x stronger than carbon dioxide.

• One in nine people do not have enough food to eat, that’s 793 million people who are undernourished.

• Throwing away one burger wastes the same amount of water as a 90-minute shower.

List 3 ways to be more sustainable with food to minimise waste

Key Principles of Ethical Farming: Animal Welfare: Ethical farms prioritize the health and well-being of animals, ensuring they have access to ​ (a)   , natural diets, and a stress-free environment. Environmental Sustainability: Ethical farming practices focus on improving soil health, reducing the use of synthetic inputs (like ​ (b)   and fertilizers), and promoting biodiversity. Social Justice: Ethical farming aims to ensure fair labor practices, fair wages, and equitable access to resources for all involved in the food production process. ​ (c)   Agriculture: This approach focuses on building healthy soils, increasing biodiversity, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs, ultimately leading to a more resilient and sustainable food system. Organic Farming: Organic farming prohibits the use of ​ (d)   fertilizers and pesticides, focusing on creating healthy soil and ecosystems. Grass-fed and Pasture-raised Livestock: This system prioritizes the health and well-being of animals by providing them with access to pasture and a ​ (e)   diet.

• pesticides
• pasture
• Regenerative
• synthetic
• natural

Match the following types of Vegetarians

• Lacto-vegetarians

• don’t eat meat or poultry but do include fish and other seafood as a main source of protein in their diet.

• Flexitarianism

• exclude meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from their diet, but include dairy products like milk, cheese, yoghurt and butter.

• Pescatarianism

• It requires the elimination of all animal products and by-products

• Veganism

• consists predominantly of plant foods but also includes meat and other animal products in moderation

• Lacto-ovo-vegetarianism

• diet prioritises fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, and includes dairy and eggs.

Describe an emerging technology used in the food industry

Form the video list 5 techniques used in food styling

Relying on social media for dietary advice and nutritional information could prove to be an ​ (a)   strategy, as a national audit of influencer posts revealed nearly half contained ​ (b)   information.

This is the first study to measure the quality and accuracy of nutrition information on Instagram and our findings suggest it is not always a ​ (c)   source of nutrition information,' she said.

The study published in the found brand accounts (such as supplement companies and subscription services for online programs and meal plans) provided the least accurate and lowest quality information, and information about dietary supplements was also mostly inaccurate.

Some of the worst advice included:

• Posts advising parents that liver was a suitable ​ (d)   for babies which could put children at risk of consuming toxic levels of vitamin A.

• Posts claiming ​ (e)   can 'boost immunity' as supplements are a costly alternative to a healthy diet.

• unhealthy
• inaccurate
• reliable
• first food
• supplements