SUBJECT

FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH

UNIT 1: FOOD CHOICES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
CLASS

DATE

MR. MORRISONS CLASS

Wednesday, March 5, 14

Todays Schedule
1.) Hand in Homework 2.) Discuss Expectations 3.) Review Chapters 1-3
- What is Social Science? - Why do we eat what we do? - Hungry for Change - Childhood Eating Patterns

4.) Group Work

- Answer Food for Thought Questions

5.) Classroom Reading: Chapter 4 6.) Group or Individual Work 7.) Discuss Upcoming Assignment
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Expectations
1.) Respect yourself. 2.) Respect each other. 3.) Respect your teacher.

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The Social Sciences

- What is Social Science? - Why is it important? - Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research - Primary vs. Secondary Sources

As social scientists, what are some interesting topics we can study about food, nutrition, and health?

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Why Do We Eat The Foods We Eat?

- Social Influences
(e.g., friends, family, media)

- Personal influences

(e.g., lifestyle, values, emotions)

- Available Resources & Technology

WHAT WERE SOME REASONS PRESENTED IN HUNGRY FOR CHANGE?
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Food for Thought

In groups of two or three, consider the following questions: 1.) Which factors do you think influence your food choices the most? 2.) How has your culture affected your food choices? 3.) How has your family affected your food choices? 4.) How has the media affected your food choices? 5.) How does your lifestyle affect your food choices? 6.) Do you think older generations have different eating habits than younger generations? If so, why? 7.) Why do you think childhood obesity is becoming such a big problem in Western society? What are some things that can be done to help fix the problem?
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Class Reading
Chapter 4: Food Marketing (p. 40)

Things to think about:

- How does your family influence your food choices? - How do peers influence your food choices? - How does the media influence your food choices? - What are some advertising techniques used to influence your food choices?

Video: The Myth of Choice

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Unit 1 Assignment
Using what you have learned in this unit, you will be creating your own advertisement. In this advertisement, you will be informing parents of the factors that influence their childs food choices and eating habits, and offering at least three ways that their habits can be improved. This can be any type of advertisement you choose (e.g., TV, magazine, radio, etc.).

Due: Monday, March 10th

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