Table of Contents Day 1 Bhutan Mexico Ecuador Day 2 Chad Germany United States Written Assessment

Bhutan Subsistence farming (farm for themselves) New electricity

What is the primary food group this family consumes? What food groups are less abundant in this photograph? Why do you think this might be the case?

Compare the Namgay family’s diet to that of a typical family in your community. What types of food items that many American families consume are absent from this photograph? Why do you think this might be the case?

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Mexico Population of over 100 million Traditional culture

What do you think this bowl holds? What does this tell you about the family’s access to certain food items?

Do you think Alma always keeps this much bread and tortillas in the house? Why or why not?

What appears to be the Casales family’s favorite beverage? Does this seem to be a reasonable amount or a lot? Can you think of any consequences of this particular beverage habit?

What brand names do you recognize in this photograph?

What are these? What does their presence on the menu reveal about the Casales’ taste in food?

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Describe the Aymes’ kitchen. How does it compare with kitchens you have visited?

What do you think it’s made of? Do you think this is a special treat or an everyday item? This is the family’s “candy.”

Does the family eat meat often? What evidence do you see to support your answer? Why do you think this is the case?

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Chad There was a war in Sudan Janjawiid killed thousands Many refugees fleeing into Chad

How does this family’s supply of food for a week compare with that of other families you’ve seen so far? Why might this be the case?

Do you see any fresh fruit or vegetables in this photograph? How do you think the family gets the vitamins most people get from eating fruits and vegetables?

Describe the landscape where this refugee camp is located. Do you think the Aboubakar family and other refugee families here are able to farm and grow plants easily?

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Germany High standard of living Economic differences between the East and the West

How does the weekly food supply for this German family of four compare with that of the refugee family of six you saw in the previous slides?

Jörg and Susanne buy much of the family’s food at a supermarket, but also shop at the local outdoor produce market. Why do you think they prefer to buy their produce at the outdoor market?

What does the Merlander family like to drink? How does this compare with the beverages American families generally drink?

How health conscious do you think the Merlander parents are? What evidence do you see of this in this part of picture and elsewhere?

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United States Global trendsetter “Junk food” Many Americans trying to watch their diet

Do you see much fast food in this picture? What does this imply about the Revis family’s lifestyle?

In your opinion, how healthy is the Revis family’s diet? What evidence do you see to support your answer?

Where does the family buy its meat?

What do you think members of the Revis family eat for breakfast? How do you think American “breakfast food” compares with what people eat for breakfast in other countries?

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If a similar photo were taken in your kitchen, which items would be the same and which would be different? How do you think the photograph would reflect your family’s lifestyle and values? Imagine that your family has been selected to take part in a Hungry Planet photograph, just as the other families you’ve seen agreed to do. **DUE MONDAY**