Technology
Grade 8
Food processing
Module 11
Different types of food for humans
ACTIVITY 1:
To be able to discuss the value of different types of food for humans.
- Food performs three functions in our bodies, namely:
a) it serves as building blocks
b) it provides energy
c) it provides protection
- It is important for us to eat correctly. Alcohol and sugar, e.g. sweets, cakes, jam and cold drink are not beneficial to the body.
- The table on the next page indicates the food groups, nutrients and number of portions required daily to ensure a healthy diet.
1. Collect pictures of the five food groups and paste them in a folder. Then write down the main nutrient and the function of that nutrient in each group.
- Food Group
- Examples
- Main Nutrient
- Function of Main Nutrient
2. Now formulate six dietary objectives for yourself, with reference to the information.
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ACTIVITY 2:
Situation
A unique opportunity has arisen for all small businesses interested in erecting a stall at the coming World Fast Food Fair. Every stall will be expected to produce tasty fast food representing a specific country. Your educator will divide you into groups and give you the opportunity to draw the name of a specific country to represent.
Specifications
Each stallholder will be expected to produce the fast-food meal in front of a panel of judges. The panel will look at the following points:
- The fast food meal and stall must represent the chosen country.
- The food must have a high nutritional value.
- The food must be produced by means of a production line system (as in bulk).
- The food must be packaged attractively.
- Health and safety rules must be observed.
- Preparation time may not be more than eight minutes.
1. Work in groups of two or three and make preparations to form a company, think up a name and design a logo for the company.
2. Compare the staple food and fast foods of two countries/cultures.
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3. Research
Now do in-depth research on the food of your specific country, on fast foods in general and on health and safety in fast-food outlets.
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4. Ideas
Use the information you collected during your research and generate three ideas for your fast food meal. Bear the following in mind:
- The availability of ingredients
- Presentation - packaging of the end-product
- Production process
- Preparation time
- Each idea must contain the name, a drawing and a description of the fast food.
- Now choose a final idea and make an attractive colour drawing of your product.
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5. Planning
Do the following planning (first in rough) and write only your final effort:
- List of utensils
- Shopping list
- Costing of ingredients
- Selling price of product
6. Fast food production system
You are going to produce your fast food meals by means of a production line. The production line must be planned in such a way that all members of the group participate actively, make maximum use of time and are organised so that every step of the production line is effective.
In a production line all steps are equally important. The production line must be well planned so that the entire process runs smoothly and is effective.