Define Health as a multidimensional concept. Food choice and key personal attributes (unrelated) to health Various cues in the environment point to the individuals responsibility for health. Dietary patterns associated with long term health outcomes. BMI and weight as health … Continue reading
Describe and analyse the influence of media and marketing on food choices. Describe and apply the 4 p’s of marketing Distinguish between commercial and social marketing.
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People are more likely to make healthy choices when choices are easily available; built environments that support healthy eating are crucial Education along will not change eating behaviour; nutrition is also influenced by social and built environments Know where your … Continue reading
One cannot escape – Food marketing •Marketing of energy-dense confectionery, fast food and other unhealthy food choices is a major feature of the urban landscape •Proliferation of billboards, illuminated signs, corporate livery on transport vehicles, retail signage, transit stop signage, … Continue reading
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day and Drink plenty of water. Five Food Groups in Australian Guide to Healthy Eating are: 1. Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain … Continue reading
The built environment and fast food Fast food outlets are more prominent in disadvantaged localities Fast food close to schools and child care centres – definate increase in obesity in children Drive throughs Branding Food accessibility “There is a logical … Continue reading
Food processing is influenced by: Food production/ supply of raw materials National or state standards or regulations Corporate food or nutrition polices Subsidisation and Taxation Geographical location, land zoning and infrastructure Workforce availability International competition, innovation and research and development … Continue reading
Community gardens “The link between exposure to community gardens and farmers’ markets, with increased consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, is obvious although difficult to quantify. Markets and gardens also facilitate community interaction and physical activity. They are an extremely … Continue reading
QLD protection of Agricultural Land Qld state planning policies (SPP) – protection of good quality agricultural land. •SPP 1/12 Protection of QLD strategic cropping land (2012)▫protect land that is highly suitable for cropping ▫manage the impacts of development on that … Continue reading