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Which of the following is NOT a common method for thawing meat?
Which of the following is NOT a common method for thawing meat?
What is the main reason for the decline in wild rice populations mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason for the decline in wild rice populations mentioned in the text?
Which of the following foods is NOT mentioned as being susceptible to contamination by superbugs?
Which of the following foods is NOT mentioned as being susceptible to contamination by superbugs?
What is the temperature range of the "Danger Zone" where bacteria multiplies most readily?
What is the temperature range of the "Danger Zone" where bacteria multiplies most readily?
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What is the primary concern regarding the use of antibiotics in food production?
What is the primary concern regarding the use of antibiotics in food production?
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What is a major criticism of the new Eat Well Plate (EWP) guide?
What is a major criticism of the new Eat Well Plate (EWP) guide?
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Which of the following factors contribute to the high rates of food insecurity among Indigenous people in Canada?
Which of the following factors contribute to the high rates of food insecurity among Indigenous people in Canada?
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Which of the following is NOT a direct impact of climate change on food security?
Which of the following is NOT a direct impact of climate change on food security?
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What is the main reason Health Canada recommends plant-based proteins?
What is the main reason Health Canada recommends plant-based proteins?
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What does the term "lobby group" refer to in relation to the EWP?
What does the term "lobby group" refer to in relation to the EWP?
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Which of the following is a factor that contributes to food insecurity among Black people in Canada?
Which of the following is a factor that contributes to food insecurity among Black people in Canada?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for promoting better eating behaviours according to the Eat Well Plate?
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for promoting better eating behaviours according to the Eat Well Plate?
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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing our environmental impact on food systems?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing our environmental impact on food systems?
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What is a 'food desert'?
What is a 'food desert'?
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According to the content, which of the following contribute to the growth of the microbiome?
According to the content, which of the following contribute to the growth of the microbiome?
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What is the central argument made by Senator Cory Booker regarding the rise in diabetes rates among African Americans?
What is the central argument made by Senator Cory Booker regarding the rise in diabetes rates among African Americans?
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What is a key takeaway from 'Food Inc 2' regarding the meat industry?
What is a key takeaway from 'Food Inc 2' regarding the meat industry?
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Which of the following is a solution proposed by the content to address the issues raised in the food system?
Which of the following is a solution proposed by the content to address the issues raised in the food system?
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What is a key characteristic of the 'hidden from view' chapter in 'Food Inc 2'?
What is a key characteristic of the 'hidden from view' chapter in 'Food Inc 2'?
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According to the content, how does food marketing contribute to rising obesity rates?
According to the content, how does food marketing contribute to rising obesity rates?
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What is a key finding highlighted by 'Food Inc 2' regarding food production and consumption?
What is a key finding highlighted by 'Food Inc 2' regarding food production and consumption?
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Which of the following statements about proteins is correct?
Which of the following statements about proteins is correct?
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What role do phytonutrients play in health?
What role do phytonutrients play in health?
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Which nutrient is known as the 'sunshine vitamin'?
Which nutrient is known as the 'sunshine vitamin'?
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What is one of the main functions of iron in the body?
What is one of the main functions of iron in the body?
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What is a potential consequence of excessive sodium intake?
What is a potential consequence of excessive sodium intake?
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What is one benefit of consuming whole grains?
What is one benefit of consuming whole grains?
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Which type of carbohydrate is preferred for energy due to its fiber content?
Which type of carbohydrate is preferred for energy due to its fiber content?
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Why is excessive consumption of dairy considered harmful?
Why is excessive consumption of dairy considered harmful?
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What plays a vital role in promoting healthy digestion and regulation of blood sugar?
What plays a vital role in promoting healthy digestion and regulation of blood sugar?
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Which type of fat is classified as unhealthy and solid at room temperature?
Which type of fat is classified as unhealthy and solid at room temperature?
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Which source of fat is considered beneficial for brain health?
Which source of fat is considered beneficial for brain health?
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What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adults?
What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adults?
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Which component is essential for transporting fat-soluble vitamins?
Which component is essential for transporting fat-soluble vitamins?
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What are the three main components of the Haudenosaunee + 3 Sisters food system?
What are the three main components of the Haudenosaunee + 3 Sisters food system?
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What is a major consequence of the current reliance on fossil fuels for energy production?
What is a major consequence of the current reliance on fossil fuels for energy production?
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What is a significant challenge faced by migrant workers in Canada?
What is a significant challenge faced by migrant workers in Canada?
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How does industrial agriculture contribute to climate change?
How does industrial agriculture contribute to climate change?
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How did the Haudenosaunee people adapt corn for their own use?
How did the Haudenosaunee people adapt corn for their own use?
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Explain the primary concern associated with the use of antibiotics in food production.
Explain the primary concern associated with the use of antibiotics in food production.
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Describe one strategy for reducing our environmental impact on food systems.
Describe one strategy for reducing our environmental impact on food systems.
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What is a 'food desert' and what are the implications for communities that experience them?
What is a 'food desert' and what are the implications for communities that experience them?
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Explain how industrial agriculture contributes to climate change.
Explain how industrial agriculture contributes to climate change.
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Describe a major consequence of the current reliance on fossil fuels for energy production.
Describe a major consequence of the current reliance on fossil fuels for energy production.
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Based on the provided information, what are the key biological and environmental factors that are increasing obesity rates instead of placing the blame solely on individual responsibility?
Based on the provided information, what are the key biological and environmental factors that are increasing obesity rates instead of placing the blame solely on individual responsibility?
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Explain how the information about sugar consumption and its impacts presented in the text relate to the broader concerns about rising obesity rates and chronic diseases.
Explain how the information about sugar consumption and its impacts presented in the text relate to the broader concerns about rising obesity rates and chronic diseases.
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What is the key issue with the current food labeling system, and why is it problematic?
What is the key issue with the current food labeling system, and why is it problematic?
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Describe two ways in which the information presented in 'Food Inc 2' connects to other units of study in the course.
Describe two ways in which the information presented in 'Food Inc 2' connects to other units of study in the course.
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What is the main argument presented in 'Food Inc 2' about the dominance of a small number of corporations in the food sector?
What is the main argument presented in 'Food Inc 2' about the dominance of a small number of corporations in the food sector?
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Explain how the concept of 'DV' (Daily Value) can assist consumers in making healthier food choices.
Explain how the concept of 'DV' (Daily Value) can assist consumers in making healthier food choices.
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What is the implication of the statement that 'highly processed, calorie-dense, and nutritionally poor foods are more accessible and affordable?'
What is the implication of the statement that 'highly processed, calorie-dense, and nutritionally poor foods are more accessible and affordable?'
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What is the central message conveyed by 'Food Inc 2' regarding the connection between industrial agriculture and climate change?
What is the central message conveyed by 'Food Inc 2' regarding the connection between industrial agriculture and climate change?
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How can composting contribute to reducing food waste?
How can composting contribute to reducing food waste?
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What role do pesticides play in agriculture?
What role do pesticides play in agriculture?
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What are the major nutrients that are often of concern in food studies?
What are the major nutrients that are often of concern in food studies?
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Explain the concept of superbugs and their relation to food production.
Explain the concept of superbugs and their relation to food production.
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What is the importance of seasonal foods in sustainable eating habits?
What is the importance of seasonal foods in sustainable eating habits?
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How does livestock raising contribute to climate change?
How does livestock raising contribute to climate change?
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What is the significance of the microbiome in relation to diet?
What is the significance of the microbiome in relation to diet?
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In terms of food safety, what are the key practices to prevent foodborne illnesses?
In terms of food safety, what are the key practices to prevent foodborne illnesses?
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How does food security highlight disparities in access to healthy food in different countries?
How does food security highlight disparities in access to healthy food in different countries?
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What is the relationship between industrial meat production and climate change?
What is the relationship between industrial meat production and climate change?
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Explain how understanding macronutrients can benefit overall health.
Explain how understanding macronutrients can benefit overall health.
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Why is it important to critically evaluate food marketing strategies?
Why is it important to critically evaluate food marketing strategies?
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How does the history of residential schools reflect issues of social justice in Canadian food policies?
How does the history of residential schools reflect issues of social justice in Canadian food policies?
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What are the environmental benefits of adopting plant-based diets?
What are the environmental benefits of adopting plant-based diets?
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In what ways can understanding gut microbiome impact mental health?
In what ways can understanding gut microbiome impact mental health?
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Why should HFA4U be considered a mandatory course for students?
Why should HFA4U be considered a mandatory course for students?
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How does the production of cultured and plant-based meats address environmental concerns?
How does the production of cultured and plant-based meats address environmental concerns?
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What stance does Senator Cory Booker take on health issues related to food systems?
What stance does Senator Cory Booker take on health issues related to food systems?
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What are some contributing factors to the higher diabetes rates in African American communities?
What are some contributing factors to the higher diabetes rates in African American communities?
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What impact do ultra-processed foods have on calorie consumption according to NIH research?
What impact do ultra-processed foods have on calorie consumption according to NIH research?
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What are the main consequences of excess and deficiency of regulated hormones?
What are the main consequences of excess and deficiency of regulated hormones?
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What solutions are proposed at the end of 'Food Inc 2' to address food system issues?
What solutions are proposed at the end of 'Food Inc 2' to address food system issues?
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How is food marketing linked to rising obesity rates?
How is food marketing linked to rising obesity rates?
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How do vitamins contribute to the body's functioning?
How do vitamins contribute to the body's functioning?
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What is the role of trace minerals in the body?
What is the role of trace minerals in the body?
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What role do warning labels play in addressing unhealthy food consumption?
What role do warning labels play in addressing unhealthy food consumption?
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In what ways does the food system contribute to societal health disparities?
In what ways does the food system contribute to societal health disparities?
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Define phytochemicals and their importance in health.
Define phytochemicals and their importance in health.
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What distinguishes whole grains from refined grains, and why is one healthier?
What distinguishes whole grains from refined grains, and why is one healthier?
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What are the three types of fats, and how does each type affect health?
What are the three types of fats, and how does each type affect health?
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What happens to the body when carbohydrates are insufficient in the diet?
What happens to the body when carbohydrates are insufficient in the diet?
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Explain the connection between probiotics and mental health.
Explain the connection between probiotics and mental health.
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Study Notes
Food Safety
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Cross Contamination: Do not wash meat. Thaw meat in the refrigerator, microwave (defrost), or cold water (changed every 30 minutes). Raw food can transfer pathogens to other foods.
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Danger Zone: Foodborne illnesses proliferate in the temperature range of 5-60 degrees Celsius. Refrigerators should be set to 4 degrees Celsius.
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Superbugs: Bacteria, like Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, can become resistant to antibiotics. Food producers often use antibiotics in animal feed, leading to the development of superbugs.
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Wild Rice Wars: James Whetung has been cultivating wild rice, which people believe is a treaty right. Concerns exist that wild rice interferes with recreational activities and damages shorelines leading to disputes.
Important Foods of Haudenosaunee
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Three Sisters: Corn, beans, and squash are important agricultural products.
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Corn: Used for soups, flour, bread, and more.
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Beans, wild berries, nuts, maple syrup: Other significant ingredients.
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Unleavened corn bread: Baked using hot ashes with dried fruit and meat.
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Adapted corn cultivation: Adapted farming practices from Mexican trade and migration
Migrant Workers
- Low wages, poor living conditions, and lack of access to healthcare: Migrant workers face harsh realities.
- Limited access to healthcare: Many types of abuses, and substandard housing.
- Work hours cut: Denying essential protections under labor laws.
- Illegal recruitment: Recruitment fees exploited by employers.
- Confiscated documents: Prevents workers from leaving jobs without risk of deportation.
Climate Change and Food
- Water use and pollution: Agriculture consumes 70% of global freshwater, damaging arid regions and polluting water sources.
- GHG emissions: Food production and livestock digestion release greenhouse gases.
- Land use: Half of Earth's habitable land is dedicated to growing food, impacting ecosystems.
Environmental Issues and Food
- Single-use plastics: Single-use plastics are harmful to the environment.
- Single-use water bottles: Reducing plastic use is crucial.
- Local/seasonal foods: Eating local foods reduces the carbon footprint.
- Composting and food waste reduction: Composting and reducing food waste benefits the environment.
- Pesticides & agricultural practices: Pesticides in agriculture harm the environment.
- Livestock raising: Livestock raise significant environmental issues.
- Bees disappearing & CO2 methane: Environmental concerns impact bees and other ecosystems.
Eat Well Plate / Canada Food Guide
- Limit sugar and caffeine: Opt for water!
- Make half your plate fruit and vegetables
- EWP Food Behaviors: Eat at appropriate times, prepare most meals at home, enjoy meals with others. Use food labels, limit processed foods, learn that marketing impacts food choices
Plant Based Proteins
- Health benefits: Lower saturated fat, more fiber.
- Recommendations: Health Canada recommends plant-based proteins for heart health.
Whole Grains
- Health benefits: Control cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.
Role of Milk
- Change in recommendations: The role of milk was changed in the Canada Food Guide due to negative health consequences and dairy industry pushing for it previously.
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
- Carbohydrates: Simple and complex. Complex carbs are healthier.
- Fats: Insulation, brain health, and vitamin transport. Unsaturated are better.
- Proteins: Building blocks needed for body functions.
- Phytonutrients: Produced by plants which boost immune systems and can help lessen the risks of some cancers.
- Vitamin D: Gainable from sunshine, some foods or supplements.
Nutrients of Concern
- Calcium & Iron: Essential for healthy bones and overall health.
- Sodium: Excess sodium can cause high blood pressure.
Food Security
- Poverty, Gender, Black, Indigenous, and Climate change: Key factors influencing food security concerns.
Documentary: Before the Flood
- Climate Change Causes: Discusses factors that drive climate change in relation to the environment.
- Food Impacts: Explains how food production leads to negative environmental outcomes.
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- Solutions: Provides possible ways to mitigate negative environmental issues in relation to food production.
Food Inc. Part 2
- Farm worker rights: Highlights the struggles of migrant farm workers and concerns about worker rights.
- Food industry consolidation: Discusses the dominance of large corporations in the food industry and the potential negative impacts of this consolidation on competition.
- Environmental Costs of Meat Production: Discusses environmental harms associated with meat production.
- Food Marketing Strategies: Discusses misleading food marketing practices, which may contribute to increased rates of obesity and other conditions.
- Nutrient Dense Foods: Importance of more nutrient-dense foods in diets.
Warning Labels and Subsidies
- Warning labels: Importance of clearer warnings.
- Governments Subsidies and healthy/unhealthy calories: Government subsidies (of unhealthy foods) impact food industry and consumer health.
- Fresh produce: importance of direct sourcing.
- Warning labels: Done in Brazil.
- Fresh produce: Straight from farms to cafeterias for children.
- Healthy vs. Unhealthy Subsidies: Governments may subsidize unhealthy calories, while neglecting healthy ones.
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Explore the crucial principles of food safety, including cross-contamination and the significance of the danger zone in temperature management. Additionally, learn about essential foods in the Haudenosaunee culture, particularly the 'Three Sisters'—corn, beans, and squash—and their roles in traditional diets.