Impact of Food Manufacturing Technologies - Extended Response

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1 Impact of Food Manufacturing Technologies - Extended Response Food manufacturing technologies impact on society. Discuss this statement in relation to environmental, social and nutritional issues (20 Marks) How do I get the marks? Responses should show clear interrelationship between technologies and their impact. In discussion, students should show how technologies are benefiting society in these three areas. The easiest approach is to treat each issue separately and discuss how technologies in each issue impact on society in positive and negative ways. Use specific examples of products developed. Link each point back to the question. PLANNING PAGE: Environment Societal Nutrition Positives: PRODUCTION: Reusing and recycling water. Reusing contaminated water and other waste. Minimising the use and weight of packages. Replacing CFC s with HFC s. Positives: Convenient packaging and convenience foods. Catering for people with busy lifestyles. Foods that suit family members who eat at different times. Increased multicultural food products. Employment opportunities are available. Positives: Development of products with added health benefits. Reducing the saturated fat, salt and sugar content of foods.

2 PACKAGING: WASTE: Reducing use of glass and using lightweight plastics. Recycling materials and reducing landfill. Employing waste management companies. Using biodegradable packaging. Recycling waste. Negatives: PRODUCTION: Large amount of energy is used in production as factories operate 24/7. Non renewable energy. Air, land and noise pollution. Negatives: Increased use of technology and sophisticated machinery > replace the need for unskilled workers. Large number of people rely on convenience foods and lose interest in cooking > loss of cooking skills. Negatives: Added preservatives to improve flavour, texture and shelf life of food. Nutrient loss during food processing. PACKAGING: Large amounts of energy are used to manufacture glass containers. Some food packages are too large > more waste.

3 WASTE: Overpackaging Many packaging materials are non biodegradable. Leads to pollution.

4 Writing page: Introduction: Food Manufacturing is the conversion of raw materials into a final food product using physical and chemical processes. Developments in food manufacturing technologies have led to the introduction of a variety of food products that meet consumer needs. However, the production methods used to transform these raw materials into edible food products also have negative implications on the quality of the environment as well as the overall nutritional quality of these value added foods. Body (Nutritional Implications Positive): P: Food manufacturing technologies have led to the development of foods with added health benefits which have a positive impact on the nutritional needs of consumers. E: In today s society, consumers are demanding health conscious food products as they are more informed about the rise in dietary diseases such as; Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Type 2. This increased awareness for health foods has led food manufacturers to develop a corporate nutritional policy. This policy provides research and information on ways to limit the sodium, saturated fat and added sugar contents of their products. As a result, food manufacturers have responded to these consumer needs by improving the nutritional content of their current products as well as developing a range of functional foods with added health benefits. E: For example; SPC Ardmona has recently developed Canned Pear Slices with the Skin on. This particular product was designed to meet the dietary fibre needs of the elderly. It aims to decrease constipation and bowel cancer amongst this group in society.

5 L: Overall, it is evident that food manufacturing technologies have a positive impact on the nutritional needs of consumers and in improving the health of the Australian population. Body (Nutritional Implications Negative): P: On the other hand, food manufacturing technologies have led to the development of processed foods with added preservatives and flavourings, having a negative impact on the nutritional needs of consumers. E: E: L: Body (Social Implications Positive): Body (Social Implications Negative): Body (Environmental Implications Positive):

6 Body (Environmental Implications Negative): Conclusion: