Food Trends yr 9

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Current food trends in Australia show that Australians lead busy lives but appreciate technology, the environment and good health. Provide 5 examples of current trends in food.

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Define the term 'organic food'.

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What methods do organic farmers rely on to produce crops?

A Growth regulators and hormones

B Artificial fertilisers

C Crop rotation and manure

D Pesticides and herbicides

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Genetically modified foods...

A Improve the nutritional value, appearance, shelf life and processing of the food product

B Are a popular alternative that promote weight loss

C Allow people who live busy lifestyles to consume fresh foods that require minimal preparation

D Promote optimal health and help reduce the risk of disease

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Why is the growing of genetically modified crops (except cotton and canola) banned in Australia?

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What are correct examples of convience foods?

A Mcdonalds and Hungry Jacks

B Shakes, bars and soups

C Bakery goods

D Pre-mixed salad bags and marinated chicken wings

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Identify three meal-replacement products available in the market?

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Define the term 'functional food'.

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Provide an example of a 'functional food' and outline the additional health benefit.

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Food Trends yr 9

Current food trends in Australia show that Australians lead busy lives but appreciate technology, the environment and good health. Provide 5 examples of current trends in food.

Define the term 'organic food'.

What methods do organic farmers rely on to produce crops?

Genetically modified foods...

Why is the growing of genetically modified crops (except cotton and canola) banned in Australia?

What are correct examples of convience foods?

Identify three meal-replacement products available in the market?

Define the term 'functional food'.

Provide an example of a 'functional food' and outline the additional health benefit.

Looking at the image above of the Flora Pro-activ margarine, identify what two functional features this food item provides to consumers?

Current food trends in Australia show that Australians lead busy lives but appreciate technology, the environment and good health. Provide 5 examples of current trends in food.

Define the term 'organic food'.

What methods do organic farmers rely on to produce crops?

Genetically modified foods...

Why is the growing of genetically modified crops (except cotton and canola) banned in Australia?

What are correct examples of convience foods?

Identify three meal-replacement products available in the market?

Define the term 'functional food'.

Provide an example of a 'functional food' and outline the additional health benefit.

Looking at the image above of the Flora Pro-activ margarine, identify what two functional features this food item provides to consumers?