1. T HE A MAZING WORLD OF FOOD Chapter 1

2. O BJECTIVES Explain what makes food powerful Describe ways that foods bring pleasure Explain the connection between careers and the world of food Summarize the food challenge humanity faces globally Describe skills and qualities you can build during your foods course

3. K EYS TERMS Comfort foods Critical thinking Leadership Management Nonverbal Communication Nutrients Nutrition Self-esteem Verbal communication wellness

4. P OWER OF FOOD Essential for life!!!! It effects your quality of life. If you make poor choices, then it will effect your physical, mental and emotional health.

5. N UTRITION Nutrition – the study of nutrients and how the body uses them. When you picture food what do you see???

7. W ELLNESS What does it mean? What other behaviors contribute to wellness? Why should you be interested in wellness? Wellness – A person’s total health, including, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Health is influenced by heredity, lifestyle, and the food you eat.

8. W ELLNESS Food choices you make Amount of physical activity you get How you manage your feelings and emotions Decisions to stay free of alcohol and other drugs

9. T HE ROLE OF SCIENCE Agriculture – Farmers are supplied with the latest information to help them increase their yield. Food processing – Improvements in processing methods help insure a bountiful supply of nutrients. Food Safety – Scientist provide the latest information on safe food handling methods.

10. P LEASURES OF FOOD Food is more than a necessity – It’s enjoyment Japan – make all activities pertaining to food fun. Sit down and eat together and talk. Enjoy cooking at home. Great Britain – Enjoy good food. Norway – Food + Joy = Health Korea – Enjoy meals. Keep harmony between the diet and daily life. Thailand – A happy family is when family members eat together. South Africa – Enjoy a variety of foods.

11. P LEASURES OF F OOD Strengthens social bonds Comforts Name some comfort foods that you enjoy! Entertains It’s Adventure

12. C REATIVE SIDE OF FOOD Many people decide to express themselves with food. Cake Boss There are many different careers in the food industry Immigrants have brought their food with them when they came to America. Can you name some?

13. F OOD IN YOUR FUTURE Self-esteem – feelings that you are worth while. Critical Thinking – Analyze and evaluate what you hear and read. Communication – Verbal – Speaking, listening, writing, reading Nonverbal – sends messages without words Leadership – person’s ability to guide or direct people. Management – specific techniques to handle resources wisely as you reach your goals