Historical Changes
What is one way global migration has influenced food availability in Australia?
Introduction of new foods and cuisines (e.g. pasta, spices, rice dishes,restraunts, etc)
Name one method used to preserve food.
Refrigeration, freezing, canning, drying
What does “affluence” mean?
Having wealth or high income
Name TWO psychological factors influencing food choice
Emotions, habits, beliefs, attitudes
What is one example of a cultural food tradition?
Eating certain foods at celebrations (e.g. Christmas meals)
Give one example of a native Australian food in this region
Roo, emu, wattle seed, etc
What is one example of food processing technology?
Pasteurisation, packaging, factory production
What is a government subsidy?
Financial support to reduce cost of producing food
Name THREE physiological factors influencing food choice.
Age, gender, activity level, allergies
How does the media influence food selection?
Advertising and trends affect choices
How did early European settlement change food availability in Australia?
Introduced farming, livestock, and new crops,
How has refrigeration improved food availability?
Keeps food fresh longer and allows transport over long distances +annual availability to seasonal foods
What is a government subsidy AND provide an example
Financial support to reduce cost of producing food
(EG: The Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme (the Scheme) is an initiative by the Australian Government that makes food and other essentials cheaper in eligible remote stores)
How can emotions influence food selection?
Stress or happiness can lead to comfort eating or overeating
Compare 'equity' with 'equality'
Equality focuses on sameness, while equity focuses on fairness
Explain how British settlement impacted Indigenous food systems
Reduced access to traditional foods and land
Explain how packaging technology has impacted food availability and provide an example
Protects food from contamination and damage, increasing shelf life and accessibility
Explain the poverty cycle and how it impacts food security/ selection for indis/ communities
Low income → limited access to resources → poor health and education → reduced job opportunities → continued low income
= reinforces continual cycle
Explain how an elite Crossfit athlete eating habits might differ from a long-distance runner?
Explain how political factors can influence food availability and food selection.
Political factors such as government policies, trade agreements, subsidies, and taxes can impact both the supply and cost of food. For example, subsidies can make certain foods cheaper and more available, while taxes or import restrictions can increase prices and limit access. Political decisions during events like war or trade embargoes can also disrupt supply chains, reducing food availability and influencing what people are able to choose.
Why is Australia’s food supply considered diverse today?
Due to migration and global trade introducing a wide variety of foods
Discuss the effects of automation on food product & development
Tasks w/ minimal human interaction/ intervention = faster processing times/ development, minmises room for error
How does war impact food supply AND food developement?
Food supply:
Food development:
Discuss the impact of religious fasting on food consumption patterns and provide an example and WHY they might fast..
altering the timing, frequency, and composition of meals. It generally shifts eating behaviours from daytime consumption to nocturnal or specific daytime restrictions, often resulting in increased consumption of certain food groups (Judaism, Islam, Catholics (lent), Buddhism)
Provide THREE reasons why a low-income family may choose processed foods and HOW does this affect the health of indis (THREE examples)
REASONS: Cheaper, accessible, longer shelf life, limited resources
HEALTH EFFECTS: More prone to chronic illnesses (diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity), fatigue, mental health issues