Chapter 12 Flashcards
Food Advertising and Marketing
Advertising significantly influences, consumer purchasing decisions and eating habits. Marketing campaigns can create perceptions about health, taste, convenience
Food Origins and Supply Chains
Journey of food involves farms, food processors, distributors, sellers, and consumers. Most US grown corn feeds livestock more than people
Components of Sustainability
Environmental Stewardship, Nutrition and Health, Economic Vitality, Social, cultural, and ethical Consideration
Environmental Stewardship
Efficient use of energy, soil, water
Nutrition and Health
Providing access to safe, healthy food
Economic Vitality
Supporting farmers, and food related businesses
Social, cultural, and ethical Considerations
Maintaining community welfare and ethical production standards
Biotechnology in Agriculture
Plant breeding, genetic engineering, transgenic/recombinant technologies, gene editing.
Benefits: improved crop yields, pest resistance, nutritional enhancements.
Concerns: food safety, environmental effects, potential allergens
Hormones, Antibiotics, Pesticides
Benefits: enhance growth, prevent disease, improve crop protection.
Risks: residue in food, antibiotic resistance, environmental impact
Food Policy
Policies influence food production, distribution, and consumption patterns. Includes subsidies, regulations, initiatives to promote sustainability
Food Labeling
Labels like “organic” and “non-GMO” provide insights into production practices but may lead to misconceptions
Reflections on Genetic Engineering
Public skepticism on GMOs contrasts with science. Independent science plays a critical role in addressing concerns about GE foods
