Healthy Food Choice
Module 2: Europe- Early Roots of American Culture? Purpose: This assignment is intended to consider multiple factors that impact the nutrition choices of the European population while considering alternative healthier food options. Objective: Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy food messages.? Outcomes: 1. Reflect on the choices and nutrient quality of European foods. 2. Relate to sensory perceptions of foods. 3. Identify methods of improving the nutrient content of the food. ACEND Comp: 1.15 Applies knowledge of nutritional health promotion and disease prevention for individuals and groups.? Instructions: Discussion Question: Fish and chips is a favorite of the working class. Would this be considered a healthy food choice? What qualities of this dish make it healthy and/or unhealthy? How does frying the fish change the food itself and make it best fitted for the working class? Consider the aspects of the five senses (taste, smell, sight, hearing, touch), cook time, mass appeal, calories, portability, etc. What does the addition of vinegar add to the dish? Submit: Discussion (300 words)