Preliminary+Assessment+Task+1

=Food Availability & Selection Assessment Task=

Weighting 25% Due Date: Week 7 Term 1
 * Preliminary Food Technology Assessment Task Number One **

Task Description. // This task has a theory and practical component. //

A) Theory Component. This will be done in class.

Many factors influence an individual’s food selection. For a large number of people the overwhelming influence is the amount of money available within the family budget. However as global citizens there is a growing desire to eat local produce and to minimise the environmental footprint.

//Read the case study below to answer the following questions. A scaffold will be provided for your answer.//

The case study refers to a number of points which would influence food selection and availability. 1) Explain how each of the four key areas of food selection, psychological, physical, social and economic would influence the foods chosen by Ed and his household. In your response //define key terms and link your points to the case study//.

2) What is the “100 mile diet”? Why is there concern about food miles? Do you think individuals will commit to the long term idea of having a diet that is predominately local foods? Give reasons for your response.

//3)// Suggest an evening meal for the house that takes into account both the factors influencing food selection and food availability. Explain five reasons for your choice of foods. //(note “it’s healthy” is not a reason you would have to explain why it is healthy)//  Ed is a 20 year old university student living in a shared house. He has a tall build, is within the healthy weight range and leads an active life. His main form of transport is his bike. Ed has a history of heart disease in his family so tries to avoid fatty foods.
 * CASE STUDY**

People are constantly dropping into the house and there are many impromptu parties. They regularly have a Mexican food and card night on the first Tuesday of the month.

Ed and his three house mates share the shopping, cooking and cleaning within the house. There are limited appliances in the house. One of his house mates is of the Islamic faith and this influences his eating habits. Money is always tight although Ed has recently started a part time job as a shelf stacker at the local supermarket. His shift is 7.00pm to midnight, 2 to 3 days per week.

House hold members try to eat ethically choosing things like free range eggs and free trade coffee. They enjoy eating foods from other countries as some of the house mates have travelled and have happy memories of meals eaten over seas. All wish to do some back packing after uni. They have accepted the challenge to try the “100 mile diet” during the Orange Food Week and are looking for new ways to try local produce. 2) Practical Component

Choose one component of the meal you have planned in A to prepare in class. Prepare and present your dish to the class.

General information.

The theory component will be done in class on //17th March//. You can bring in a page of **hand written** notes to refer to in class. Photocopied or printed noted will not be allowed. A copy of the case study will be provided for you. You will also need to provide a **shopping list** on this day for the practical which will happen on //18th March//.

Remember our time limitations will influence what you choose to cook. You only have an hour.

Some useful references; · Your notes · Textbook · Choice magazine · Orange Food Week site/program ( includes a list of local producers) · 100 mile diet site for background information. · Sites such as students in Australia have meal tips for students.

Useful Links [|100 Mile diet - orange] [|Seasonal Foods]