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What is the primary focus of the upcoming lectures?
What is the primary focus of the upcoming lectures?
- Pathological states such as obesity and malnutrition (correct)
- The historical perspective of chronic malnutrition
- The psychological aspects of the food system
- The impact of the industrial revolution on food production
What does the 'food system' encompass?
What does the 'food system' encompass?
- The nutritional content of food products
- The marketing strategies of food companies
- Cultural and traditional food practices
- All processes from farm to plate (correct)
What was the consequence of chronic malnutrition during the industrial revolution?
What was the consequence of chronic malnutrition during the industrial revolution?
- Improved overall health and well-being
- Increased life expectancy due to natural selection
- Premature death, especially among infants and young children (correct)
- A decline in the population growth rate
What is the main issue associated with the current food system according to the text?
What is the main issue associated with the current food system according to the text?
What is necessary to address obesity and eliminate malnutrition?
What is necessary to address obesity and eliminate malnutrition?
During the industrial revolution, what was the life expectancy of infants and young children affected by chronic malnutrition?
During the industrial revolution, what was the life expectancy of infants and young children affected by chronic malnutrition?
What is the key social and economic determinant of obesity and malnutrition discussed in the text?
What is the key social and economic determinant of obesity and malnutrition discussed in the text?
What is the main cause of salinity affecting 5M hectares of land?
What is the main cause of salinity affecting 5M hectares of land?
What contributes to the eutrophication affecting at least half of all fresh water bodies?
What contributes to the eutrophication affecting at least half of all fresh water bodies?
What is a consequence of the reliance on limited plant/animal varieties and loss of biodiversity?
What is a consequence of the reliance on limited plant/animal varieties and loss of biodiversity?
What is a concern related to 'factory farming'?
What is a concern related to 'factory farming'?
What contributes to the unfair market for agricultural products, especially for Third world countries?
What contributes to the unfair market for agricultural products, especially for Third world countries?
What makes it hard for countries to purchase sufficient food, as seen with the crash in coffee prices?
What makes it hard for countries to purchase sufficient food, as seen with the crash in coffee prices?
What is a consequence of US farm subsidies?
What is a consequence of US farm subsidies?
What is the main focus of the life sciences paradigm in addressing ecological and agricultural problems?
What is the main focus of the life sciences paradigm in addressing ecological and agricultural problems?
What is the main focus of the ecologically integrated paradigm in addressing ecological and agricultural problems?
What is the main focus of the ecologically integrated paradigm in addressing ecological and agricultural problems?
What was the percentage of income spent on food in the US between 1900-2003?
What was the percentage of income spent on food in the US between 1900-2003?
What was the historical high cost of food, with people spending around 80% of income on food in the 17th-19th centuries?
What was the historical high cost of food, with people spending around 80% of income on food in the 17th-19th centuries?
Which event illustrated the fragility of the food supply system?
Which event illustrated the fragility of the food supply system?
What were the consequences of chronic malnutrition mentioned in the text?
What were the consequences of chronic malnutrition mentioned in the text?
What were the solutions to food supply problems mentioned in the text?
What were the solutions to food supply problems mentioned in the text?
What were the farming practices improvements during the Green Revolution reliant on?
What were the farming practices improvements during the Green Revolution reliant on?
What technology prevented famine after poor harvests?
What technology prevented famine after poor harvests?
What technology was first used by the Tang Dynasty in China and later developed for industrial use in Australia for beer, meat, and dairy products?
What technology was first used by the Tang Dynasty in China and later developed for industrial use in Australia for beer, meat, and dairy products?
Which technological advancement revolutionized the bulk transport of food, contributing to international trade in basic foodstuffs?
Which technological advancement revolutionized the bulk transport of food, contributing to international trade in basic foodstuffs?
What posed risks of food poisoning due to its initial construction with iron and lead seals?
What posed risks of food poisoning due to its initial construction with iron and lead seals?
What led to the rise of processed foods and fast food, altering consumer food choices?
What led to the rise of processed foods and fast food, altering consumer food choices?
What did the food industry's profit-driven objectives lead to the control of, focusing on palatability and convenience?
What did the food industry's profit-driven objectives lead to the control of, focusing on palatability and convenience?
What contributed to overeating due to the rise of choice and availability of food?
What contributed to overeating due to the rise of choice and availability of food?
What hindered reform efforts for healthy eating and food safety due to significant economic and political influence?
What hindered reform efforts for healthy eating and food safety due to significant economic and political influence?
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Study Notes
History and Challenges of the Food Industry
- Canning food was first developed by Appert in France in 1806, with the technology further developed in the UK by Donkin.
- Initially, cans were hand-made of iron with a tinplated interior and sealed with lead, posing risks of food poisoning.
- Freezing was first used by the Tang Dynasty in China and later developed for industrial use in Australia for beer, meat, and dairy products.
- Large storage facilities were developed for preserving crops, and chemical preservation methods using nitrates were introduced.
- The train revolutionized bulk transport of food, contributing to the international trade in basic foodstuffs.
- Technological changes in the food industry led to improved food security, cheaper food, and increased 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.
- The challenge of continued profit growth led to the rise of processed foods and fast food, altering consumer food choices.
- The food industry's profit-driven objectives led to the control of food content, focusing on palatability and convenience.
- The rise of choice and availability of food led to increased consumption and opportunity to eat, contributing to overeating.
- Continuous advertising of high-fat and sweet foods, particularly targeting children, led to increased consumption and commercial gains.
- The consolidation of the food industry by major players with significant economic and political influence hindered reform efforts for healthy eating and food safety.
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