Chapter 1 How Food Affects Life

2. Chapter 1How Food Affects Life Part 1 The Importance of Food

3. Objective • Explain how the search for food led to the development of civilization. See final slide for photo credit

4. The History of Food • Early people searched for food to survive. • People formed tribes to hunt together. • Farming and herding evolved and the food became more reliable. • People learned crafts and trading began.

5. People searched for food in distant places. Explorers introduced foods in new lands. European countries established colonies and empires grew. What foods do you eat that came from other countries? The Migration of Food

6. Objective • Use the steps of the decision-making process to make food choices.

7. How often do you ask yourself such questions as: What should I eat? When should I eat? Where should I eat? Making Choices About Foods

8. The Decision-Making Process • State the decision to be made. • List your alternatives. • Weigh the pros and cons of each alternative. • Make a decision and act on it. • Evaluate your decision.

9. Your family is expecting dinner in 30 minutes, and it’s your turn to cook. There are some chicken breasts in the refrigerator. Use the steps of the decision-making process to determine what you will serve for dinner. Apply It!

10. Objective • Describe how food relieves hunger and improves wellness.

11. Food Provides energy energy for muscle movement substance to build and repair tissues Food Meets Physical Needs

12. When you eat, your brain receives a message that your physical need for food has been met. When do you usually feel hungry? Food Relieves Hunger

13. Food helps you grow and develop physically manage mental stress feel strong and energetic in social relationships Food Improves Wellness

14. Objective • Outline cultural, social, and psychological influences on food choices.

15. Cultural Influences on Food Choices • National origin • Religion • Holidays

16. Social Influences on Food Choices • Family • Friends • Mass media • Food product trends

17. Memories of experiences involving foods can affect your food choices. Would the experience pictured here create a pleasant memory or an unpleasant memory for you? How might this memory affect your desire to eat ice cream in the future. Psychological Influences on Food Choices

18. Objective • List factors that affect the food supply.

19. Factors That Affect the Food Supply • Agriculture affects the costs and availability of foods. • Environment affects what crops grow best in a given region.

20. Government and Economics • Government policies and laws affect food production, processing, packaging, and transportation. • The economic law of consumer supply and demand affects the variety and prices of foods offered for sale.

21. Nutrient content Availability Safety What new food products have you seen on the market as a result of technology? Technology Affects the Food Supply

22. Key Question How does food affect your life?

23. Other Questions to Consider • How does advertising affect food choices? • What food product trends are you seeing in the marketplace? • What role does economics play in the problem of world hunger?

24. Photo Credits The image used herein was obtained from IMSI’s Master Photos Collection 1895 Francisco Blvd. East San Rafael, CA 94901-5506