Appetite Week 7

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the focus of the upcoming lectures on obesity and malnutrition?

The lectures will discuss the historical context of obesity and malnutrition.

The lectures will concentrate on pathological states - obesity and malnutrition. (correct)

The lectures will focus on the psychological aspects of obesity and malnutrition.

The lectures will examine the biological causes of obesity and malnutrition.

What does the 'food system' encompass?

The 'food system' includes all the processes that take place from farm to plate. (correct)

The 'food system' refers to the distribution of food in 1st and 3rd world countries.

The 'food system' only involves the production of food in farms.

The 'food system' focuses on the cultural aspects of food consumption.

What was the consequence of chronic malnutrition during the industrial revolution?

Premature death was a consequence of chronic malnutrition. (correct)

Chronic malnutrition had no significant impact on the population during the industrial revolution.

Chronic malnutrition resulted in an increase in the population of Western countries.

Chronic malnutrition led to an increase in life expectancy.

What was the life expectancy of infants during the industrial revolution?

Of every 1000 infants, only 200 would reach the age of 50 and only 100 the age of 70. Signup and view all the answers

Who first developed canning food as a means of food preservation?

Appert in France Signup and view all the answers

What material was early cans made of, posing health risks?

Iron with a tinplated interior and sealed with lead Signup and view all the answers

What combination was discovered to effectively preserve food, solving initial preservation problems?

Heating and vacuum Signup and view all the answers

Which country saw a significant increase in canned mutton exports in the late 1800s?

Australia Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty first used freezing as a method of food preservation?

The Tang Dynasty in China Signup and view all the answers

What did large-scale cooling and chemical preservation techniques require for effective food storage and distribution?

Bulk transport Signup and view all the answers

What revolutionized bulk transport of grain and meat, contributing to increased food security and cheaper food prices?

The train Signup and view all the answers

What led to improved food security, cheaper food, and an increase in average income in the West?

Technological changes in food preservation and transport Signup and view all the answers

What required continued growth, leading to the expansion of the food system to meet the needs of the industrialized world?

The capitalist model post-WWII Signup and view all the answers

What led to a shift in consumer food choices and consumption patterns?

Value-adding and the rise of processed foods Signup and view all the answers

What led to challenges in promoting healthy eating and food safety?

The food industry's control over food production, advertising, and consolidation of big players Signup and view all the answers

What has come under increasing scrutiny in terms of hidden costs of food production?

Soil degradation and salinity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of salinity affecting 5M hectares of land?

Excessive use of irrigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for reduced yields due to salinity?

Excessive use of irrigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for eutrophication affecting water supplies?

Excessive use of agro-chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern related to 'factory farming'?

Animal welfare Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with the market for agricultural products in Third world countries?

Unfairness Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem caused by a crash in prices of cash crops?

Difficulty in purchasing sufficient food Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the demise of the Gros Michel banana variety?

Loss of genetic diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the 'life sciences paradigm'?

Scientific solutions to ecological & agricultural problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the 'ecologically integrated paradigm'?

Human-centered solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the obesity epidemic in the West?

Relentless drive for profit by the food industry Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the threat to food security and adequate nutrition in Third world countries?

Agricultural and economic practices of the West Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the emergence of consequences of the 'productionist paradigm' in the last couple of decades?

No single cause of starvation and obesity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Evolution of Food Preservation and Its Impact on Food Industry

Canning food was first developed by Appert in France in 1806 as a means of food preservation for the French army during the Napoleonic wars.
The technology was further developed in the UK, with early cans being hand-made of iron with a tinplated interior and sealed with lead, posing health risks.
The combination of heating and vacuum was discovered to effectively preserve food, solving initial preservation problems.
Mechanization of canning led to a significant increase in canned food production, with Australia's canned mutton exports leaping from 35 to 48,400 tonnes in the late 1800s.
Freezing, first used by the Tang Dynasty in China, was later adopted in the UK, and industrial refrigeration was developed in Australia for beer and food storage.
Large-scale cooling and chemical preservation techniques were developed, requiring bulk transport for effective food storage and distribution.
The train revolutionized bulk transport of grain and meat, contributing to increased food security and cheaper food prices.
The technological changes led to improved food security, cheaper food, and an increase in average income in the West.
Post-WWII, the capitalist model required continued growth, leading to the expansion of the food system to meet the needs of the industrialized world.
Value-adding and the rise of processed foods, including fast food, led to a shift in consumer food choices and consumption patterns.
The food industry's control over food production, advertising, and consolidation of big players led to challenges in promoting healthy eating and food safety.
Hidden costs of food production, such as soil degradation and salinity, have come under increasing scrutiny.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore the evolution of food preservation and its impact on the food industry with this quiz. From the early developments of canning to the modern challenges of promoting healthy eating and food safety, this quiz covers key historical and technological advancements that have shaped the way we produce, preserve, and consume food.