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Social/cultural impact
1900-1950 - innovations in labour saving devices (refrigerator, electric mixer, supermarkets) meant saving time, saving money, greater choice
2000 + - products develop to match our lives. More money but less time, tailored packaging. Chicken Tonight was the first to offer a meal solution in a jar.
Market research showed arborio rice sales rose, so they developed a risotto sauce product.
20 years ago it was hard to find arborio rice.
40 years ago there were 2 types of rice readily available - long grain, short grain.
Economic impact
Australians seem to be willing to try new products. More money and less time means a search for quick and easy lunches for children, prepackaged snacks, easy dinners and entertaining.
Environmental impact
problem
Sustainability (land degradation, salinity, deforestation)
Waste (land fill, cost, recycling)
possible answers
organic farming, vegetarian options, GM foods, .............., ............
Nutritional impact
diet impacts morbidity and mortality
Government health organisations have recommended ways to reduce this impact.
Diet contributes to
Social/cultural impact
1900-1950 - innovations in labour saving devices (refrigerator, electric mixer, supermarkets) meant saving time, saving money, greater choice
2000 + - products develop to match our lives. More money but less time, tailored packaging. Chicken Tonight was the first to offer a meal solution in a jar.
Market research showed arborio rice sales rose, so they developed a risotto sauce product.
20 years ago it was hard to find arborio rice.
40 years ago there were 2 types of rice readily available - long grain, short grain.
Economic impact
Australians seem to be willing to try new products. More money and less time means a search for quick and easy lunches for children, prepackaged snacks, easy dinners and entertaining.
Environmental impact
problem
Sustainability (land degradation, salinity, deforestation)
Waste (land fill, cost, recycling)
possible answers
organic farming, vegetarian options, GM foods, .............., ............
Nutritional impact
diet impacts morbidity and mortality
Government health organisations have recommended ways to reduce this impact.
Diet contributes to
- heart disease
- stomach cancer
- bowel cancer
- stroke
- diabetes
- obesity
Many food products now have labels on them to help consumers make informed choices.
Can you recognise these symbols and signs? Collect your own to put into your book.
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