Fad Diet Research Project

Step 1: Topic

Choose one of the following diets to research:

* Atkins Diet

* Cabbage Soup Diet

* Weight Watchers Subway Diet

* Zone Diet

* South Beach Diet

Step 2: Research

Using the Internet, research the diet you have chosen. Be sure to summarize all of the information in your own words! You must provide a bibliography using APA format.

Step 3: Reporting Information

Report on the following…

a) Description of the diet
b) Who created the diet?
c) When the diet was created?
d) What kinds of food can or cannot be eaten on this diet?
e) Are there any health issues or risks associated with this diet?
f) Is exercise recommended?
g) Are any famous people advocating for this diet? If so, whom?

Step 4: Diet Analysis

Based on your knowledge of required nutrients, do you think this diet is healthy? Why or why not?

If you are unsure of how to create a bibliography using APA format, please go to one of the website below for assistance.

http://employees.csbsju.edu/proske/nursing/apa.htm

Culture and Beauty

Choose a culture to research how beauty is defined in that culture. If you have a difficult time finding answers for a specific culture, feel free to choose Canadian Culture.  You should already know a lot about it :)

Answer the following questions in a one-page report:

1) How does the culture define beauty in females?
2) How does the culture define beauty in males?
3) Has this culture's idea of beauty changed over time? If so, how? What factors have influenced these changes?
4) What are the similarities and differences between the culture's ideal and the ideal of beauty for men and women in Western society.

THIS IS DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD ~ USE YOUR TIME WISELY!
 
If you have time, you may work with your kitchen group to search for recipes for the Iron Chef competition on Monday!  Remember, you have to make enough for everyone in the class to have a taste and it must be within the budget ($8.00/kitchen) but feel free to bring items in to make your dish extra appealing :)

Food Marketing

In today’s computer lab we are going to check out food marketing! The lab will be done in three parts, be sure to finish each part and hand everything in at the end of the class.

Part 1 – Food Advertisements

You must find 4 food advertisements (using the internet) that follow the guidelines below:

a)      Celebrity Power – your favourite sports star or celebrity is telling you that their product is the best! Kids listen, not realizing that the star is being paid to promote the product.

b)      Put Downs - when you put down your competition's product to make your own product seem better.

c)      Cool Factor - this is when advertisers try to convince you that if you don't use their products, you are a nerd. Usually advertisers do this by showing people who look uncool trying a product and then suddenly become hip looking and do cool things.

d)      Family Fun - a product is shown as something that brings families together, or helps them have fun together; all it takes is for Mum or Dad to bring home the "right" food, and a ho-hum dinner turns into a family party. 

Part 2 – Digital Marketing

Recreate the chart below, fill in the missing blanks of the chart

Name	Description (what is it)	Example
Mobile Marketing
Digital “360” Buzz
Viral Video
Game-vertising
Advertising through Avatars

Part 3 – Food Stylist

Answer the questions below:

1.      What is a food stylist?

2.      Describe 3 techniques that a food stylist uses.

3.      How are hamburgers, drinks and salads “styled”?

4.      Do you agree or disagree with the use of food styling?

*Be sure to hand everything in at the end of the computer lab*

Fast Food Comparison & Recipe Search

1)  Written Response: Please write your supporting paragraph in a word document, save it frequently, print it off and submit it to me for marks.  Please submit your rough work and rubric as well.  This is due before the end of the period!

2) Recipe Search: Please find and print out the recipe that you will be using in your food lab.  I need this in order to buy groceries and you will need this to conduct your food lab.  This is due at the end of the period!

Nutritional Profile Assignment

Part 1

Instructions

a. Complete a food diary for two days.  Write down all the foods you eat and the amounts.
b. Take the diary with you to the computer lab.
c. Go to www. dietitians.ca/eatwell
d. Click on Take the Assessment.
f. Complete the questionnaire. Click on Get Results.
g. Once you have your results, click on Sign Up for EATracker.
h. Provide an email address.
i. Once you have signed up, click on Eating Diary located near the top of the page.
j. Start to enter all the food you ate yesterday.  Enter ONE food at a time and the proper serving amount.
k. Once you have entered all your food from yesterday, click on Daily Assessment located near the top of the page.
l. Click on View Food Group Feedback.  Fill in the chart on the sheet provided.   (9 marks)

*Answer questions on the back of sheet as well ( 12 marks)*

Farmer's Market Collage

Hey Everyone,


I've been going through the photo journal assignments that i've gotten so far. I'm quite impressed by the pictures that have been taken, and would really like to put together a collage to post in the school. I am going to bring in your photo journals for you to pick out your favorite pictures OR if you still have them on a USB, storage device, etc. I will copy them and send them out to get printed.

Thanks :)

Homemade Chicken Fingers and Sweet Potato Chips

Homemade Oven Chicken Fingers Recipe

• 6 Servings
• Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
• ½ sleeve of ritz crackers
• ¼ tsp of garlic salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350

2. In a plastic bag, mix bread crumbs and Ritz Crackers and any extra spices your group would like; set aside.

3. In a small bowl, combine garlic and oil.

4. Cut chicken into 1-in.-wide strips.

5. Dip strips in oil.

6. Coat with crumb mixture by placing crumbs on a plate and putting chicken Place on a greased baking sheet.

7. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Sweet Potato Chips

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes

2 tsp olive oil

dash of salt

½ tsp pepper

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Cut sweet potatoes into wedges (small)
3. Part cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave until 80% cooked (4 minutes)
4. Run under cold water
5. Pat dry, lightly coat with olive oil
6. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and basil
7. Bake at 400 until crispy (10 – 15 minutes)
    
   MMMM......

What do you think?

This week's food lab....

Chicken Quesadilla's
           OR
Chicken fingers and sweet potato fries


Post your preference in a comment, the most wins!

Period 3 Nutrient Assignment

Please follow the checklist below to complete your assignment.



 3 colours maximum

 Name of Nutrient (Title)

 Subtitles

 Neatness

 Interesting/Fun Facts

 Your name and date

 Pictures (minimum of 3)

 Important Functions

 Deficiencies

 Sources (food the nutrient is in)

*** REMEMBER ~ THIS IS DUE TO COOK ON FRIDAY!

Period 2 Nutrient Assignment

Please follow the checklist below to complete your assignment.



 Name of Nutrient (Title)

 Sources (what food you find the nutrient in)

 Creativity

 Colour/Appeal

 Interesting Facts

 Your name and date

 Pictures (minimum of 3)

 Important Functions

 Deficiencies

 Different Fonts

*** REMEBER ~ THIS IS DUE TO COOK ON FRIDAY!

Whole Wheat Soft Pretzels

What you'll need for this food lab...

liquid measuring cups
dry measuring cups
measuring spoons
pastry brush
cookie sheet
fork
large bowl
knife

Ingredients:

1 ½ tsp. active dry yeast
2/3 c. warm water
1 ½ tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
½ c. whole wheat flour
1 ½ c. all-purpose flour

When you've reached steps 10 and 11...include...

1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. coarse salt


Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
2. In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water. Stir until yeast is dissolved.
3. Gradually stir in sugar, salt, whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour until a soft, sticky dough forms.
4. Turn dough onto a well-floured surface.
5. Knead dough until smooth – about 5-7 minutes, add a little more flour if necessary.
6. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
7. Let dough rest for 10 minutes for easier shaping.
8. Roll each dough piece into a 15cm long rope.
9. Shape each rope into a pretzel. Place on baking sheet.
10. In a measuring cup, beat together the egg and the water. Brush on pretzels.
11. Sprinkle very lightly with coarse salt.
12. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy :)

Photo Journal (Nov.3rd, 2010)

A photo journal tells a story.  Your words (captions) and pictures must complement each other so I can experience the trip through your eyes!
 
Please be sure to include a caption and a brief description of each stand you visited.  What did you learn from the people working there?  What is the difference of shopping at a market vs. a grocery store?  Which did you prefer?  Explain your answer.

You should have at least 19 photos from your journey.  You will need to divide the photos evenly among your group members and complete your specific section of the journal (perhaps outline your photos in a different colour or boarder to differentiate between group members).  I will need to know what section you are responsible for in advance.  You will be evaluated on your section and it is reported as an INDIVIDUAL MARK!  


Please be sure to consult the rubric while completing your assignment and feel free to see me if you have any questions.


Have fun!

Halloween Cupcakes (Oct.27th)

As you start planning how you will decorate your cupcake, keep your ideas written down and do a little research.  I've attached some links to help get you started...


http://www.bhg.com/holidays/halloween/recipes/17-frightfully-good-halloween-cupcakes/

http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2009/09/wiltons-ridiculously-fun-halloween.html

http://b4tea.com/fun/days/halloween-cupcake-ideas

You do not have to create one of these examples, but they can be used as a guide. 

                                         Strive for originality :)

You're always welcome to bring in your own cupcake toppers for added creativity!!!

sprinkles. smarties. gumdrops. mummies. broomsticks. witch hats. skulls. bats. ghosts. black cats.

McDonald's Happy Meal

Below you will find a link to an article published in Yahoo News Canada. 

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s//yahoocanada/101013/canada/mcdonald_s_happy_meal_resists_decomposition_for_six_months

After reading this article, select and read...

[Did you know? Before the Happy Meal, there was the Fun Meal]


Is this a credible source of information?  Why or why not?  How do you know?


Your Task:

1)  In pairs, you will create your own healthy 'fun meal'.  You should aim to include the four food groups, an appealing box/container, and a toy or puzzle that will encourage kids to buy it. 

2) Independently, you will write a short newspaper article promoting your happy meal.  You can discuss the evolution of the happy meal/fast food and be sure to incorporate why your 'happy meal' is the better alternative. 

A Kitchen On Fire

Hi!

I just thought I'd share this effective ad on how to control an oil fire.  Remember, it's important not to panic, but use the tools and knowledge you've gained in this class to help protect yourself and your family :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGzbd0IvUE

*REMINDER*

If you have not submitted your...

1) Kitchen Design
2) Survey
3) Any other outstanding work

YOU WILL NOT BE PARTICIPATING IN NEXT WEEK's FOOD LAB!!!

Remember to submit your work in on time!

Bacteria Handout Assignment

Your activity during this computer lab is to make an informative handout relating to bacteria. On Wednesday, you were given a specific scenario relating to bacteria. You were asked to summarize the scenario and figure out the bacteria involved. You are now going to use this same bacteria to make an informative handout.


Things you MUST include are:

· The name of your bacteria

· Where your bacteria can be found

· The symptoms you may have if you catch this bacteria

· How to prevent this bacteria

· 2 Pictures

Things you MAY include:

· Anything you find interesting

· Experiences/stories


***Other students will have the same bacteria as you so...BE CREATIVE***

BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Broccoli & Cauliflower Casserole

A beautiful dish to serve. Can be prepared early in the day (or even a day ahead) so that the flavours blend and the topping mellows. Bake just before serving


Ingredients:

1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflower florets
½
½ can cream of mushroom (or chicken, broccoli, celery) soup, undiluted
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
¼ cup butter, melted
½  sleeve

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Cook vegetables in boiling water, until tender

3. Drain vegetables thoroughly

4. Distribute vegetables in 11 x 7 casserole dish

5. Combine the mayonnaise, soup and ¼ cup of grated cheese in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture evenly over vegetables

6. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top and level gently with the back of a spoon

7. Pour melted butter over entire top of casserole

8. Distribute crushed crackers over melted butter

9. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes
 
ENJOY :) Ritz crackers, crushedcup of mayonnaise

LOW-FAT ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES

Low-fat Rocky Road Brownies

Ingredients:
2 eggs
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp vanilla
½ cup cocoa
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup flour
2 cups marshmallow
1 tbsp butter

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Prepare a 9 x 10 or 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper

3. In a mixing bowl combine baking powder, cocoa, salt and flour

4. In another mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, vanilla and marshmallow crème

5. To make marshmallow crème: heat (using stove top or microwave) 1 cup of marshmallow’s and 1 tbsp of butter, stir until mixture is combined and the consistency is like a glue.

6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients

7. If you are using a 9 x 10 pan bake for 20-22 minutes, if you are using a 8 x 8 pan bake for 22-25 minutes

8. Let cool for 10 minutes, cut using hot knife.

*If you enjoy the tast of nuts in your brownies ~ feel free to add some for additional flavour and texture!


ENJOY :)

TACOS

Tacos
Ingredients:

10 Taco Shells (soft or hard)
1 lb Lean ground beef
1 pkg Taco seasoning
1 cup Cheese
1-2 Tomatoes
1/4 Head of Lettuce
2-3 Green Onions
1/2 cup Salsa
1/2 cup Sour Cream

Procedure:

1. Crumble ground beef in a skillet (frying pan), cook over medium heat stirring with a wooden or plastic spoon to break up meat. When pink is no longer visible, drain excess fat from meat into container indicated by teacher.

2. Add taco seasoning to meat and stir in thoroughly, still over medium heat. When ready, put meat mixture in a serving bowl.

3. Using a hand grater or box grater, using coarse edge, grate cheese into a bowl.

4. Remove core from tomato, then with a sharp, serrated knife carefully dice tomato on a cutting board. Put diced tomato into a bowl.

5. Remove outer damaged leaves from lettuce. Lay wedge on a cutting board and shred using a sharp knife. Put shredded lettuce into a bowl.

6. On a cutting board, using a paring knife, cut the root ends off the green onions and trim off the tip of green ends. Remove outer layer of onion. To chop green onion, simply slice off into small pieces. Put onion into a bowl.

7. Heat taco shells in the oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes. If using soft tortillas, heat on high in microwave for 1 minute.
 
ENJOY :)

Recipe Search

During this computer lab you will be required to find two recipes using the Internet. The link below guides you in how to write a recipe, it includes all the information that is necessary in a good recipe.  Using this guideline I want you to find a recipe for something sweet and a recipe for a Thanksgiving side dish.

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1018/procedural-writing.pdf

Recipe #1 – A Sweet Treat

In chapter 3 of our text book we learned that eating patterns are very important for children. We also know that it is no surprise that sweets are a part of our diet. We are going to combine these two ideas to come up with a ‘sweet treat’. We are going to take a few ideas out of the book Deceptively Delicious, written by Jessica Seinfeld. Read the paragraphs below to get an idea of what her book is about.

It has become common knowledge that childhood obesity rates are increasing every year. But the rates continue to rise. And between busy work schedules and the inconvenient truth that kids simply refuse to eat vegetables and other healthy foods, how can average parents ensure their kids are getting the proper nutrition and avoiding bad eating habits?
As a mother of three, Jessica Seinfeld can speak for all parents who struggle to feed their kids right and deal nightly with dinnertime fiascos. As she wages a personal war against sugars, packaged foods, and other nutritional saboteurs, she offers appetizing alternatives for parents who find themselves succumbing to the fastest and easiest (and least healthy) choices available to them. Her modus operandi? Her book is filled with traditional recipes that kids love, except they're stealthily packed with veggies hidden in them so kids don't even know! With the help of a nutritionist and a professional chef, Seinfeld has developed a month's worth of meals for kids of all ages that includes, for example, pureed cauliflower in mac and cheese, and kale in spaghetti and meatballs. She also provides revealing and humorous personal anecdotes, tear–out shopping guides to help parents zoom through the supermarket, and tips on how to deal with the kid that "must have" the latest sugar bomb cereal.
But this book also contains much more than recipes and tips. By solving problems on a practical level for parents, Seinfeld addresses the big picture issues that surround childhood obesity and its long–term (and ruinous) effects on the body. With the help of a prominent nutritionist, her book provides parents with an arsenal of information related to kids' nutrition so parents understand why it's important to throw in a little avocado puree into their quesadillas. She discusses the critical importance of portion size, and the specific elements kids simply must have (as opposed to adults) in order to flourish now and in the future: protein, calcium, vitamins, and Omega 3 and 6 fats.
Jessica Seinfeld's book is practical, easy–to–read, and a godsend for any parent that wants their kids to be healthy for a long time to come.

Your task is to find a recipe that fits with the guidelines for writing a recipe as well as healthy eating for children. Highlight, in 3 sentences, what makes this recipe so different, and why you chose this recipe. Type out your recipe and your response to the two questions and submit upon completion.

Recipe #2

Thanksgiving is fast approaching! For recipe 2 you need to find a recipe for a Thanksgiving side dish. I want you to think back to your last year’s Thanksgiving, how did you celebrate? What did you eat? What was one of your side dishes? Now I want you to find me one of those side dish recipes! Be sure to follow the guidelines for writing recipes.  Highlight, in 3 sentences, why you chose this recipe. Type out your recipe as well as your response to the question.

Let me know if you have any questions,
Ms. Skuce

TEST (Unit 1)

****Just a reminder that your 1st TEST is on Thursday (Sept. 30th)

KNOW: Chapters 1 through 4 as well as kitchen safety.  Please review instructions on how to write a proper paragraph...there is a written portion!

Please feel free to see me if you have any questions or concerns,


Ms. Skuce

Articles on Obesity

Hi,

Here is the link to the article on Childhood Obesity
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/03/31/f-physed-obesity.html

and the link to the study conducted in Montreal
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2009/01/22/mtl-obesechildren0122.html

Web Quest (Sept.15th)

Here is the link to the Web Quest you will be completing today.  Just click on the link below and follow the instructions after reading the Introduction.

http://www.stbern.com/Classroom%20Pages/computer/Nutrition%20Web%20Quest/nutrition_webquest_intro.htm

Please let me know if you have any problems :)

Homework!

Hi!

This is just a reminder to bring in your signed course outline and lab fee ASAP!  We will be cooking on Thursday.  NO $$$...NO cooking!!!

Also, please don't forget to discuss with your parents a 'food ritual' in your house and to bring your recipe for your family's 'signature dish' on Monday.

Have a great weekend,
~ Ms. S

HFN2O1

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Welcome Back!

Students and Parents of 2010-2011, 

I'd like to take this moment to introduce myself as your 2010-2011 (Semester 1) Parenting teacher.  The purpose of this blog is to provide a communication/organizational tool for both students and parents throughout the duration of this course.  I aim to update the blog every 1-3 weeks with course summaries, completed assignments, and important due dates.  Each student has been sent home with important documents for parents to sign and it would be appreciated if these documents could be returned by the end of the week.