Impacts of Commercially Produced Food on the Consumer

Question 1

impacts

Answer 1

food safety
food avaliability
extend shelf life
conveinence
alter sensory properties
health
distribution and storage
price

Question 2

health

Answer 2

nutritional content - processing can preserve or enhance nutrients or it can lead to the loss of essential vitamins and minerals
dietary choices - the wide range of processed foods means they can influence dietary habits

Question 2

food safety

Answer 2

regulation and standards - means they are subject to strict food safety regulations
risk management - means processing methods can reduce the risk of food borne illnesses by killing pathogens

Question 3

food avaliability

Answer 3

increased supply - commercial processing can enhance food avaliability by enabling mass production and distribution of food products
global reach - processed foods are often distributed internationally which expands the avaliability of diverse food products and brands

Question 4

extend shelf life

Answer 4

preservation - processing techniques extend the shelf life of food products
stroage convenience - longer shelf life allows for more flexible storage and reduces the frequency of shopping trips

Question 5

convenience

Answer 5

ready to eat options - processed foods often come in ready to eat formats which saves time and effort in meal prep
pre-packaged meals - the avaliability of prepacked meals offeres ease of use for consumerd

Question 6

alter sensory properties

Answer 6

flkavour and texture - processing can alter these properties to enhance or improve these properties
consistency - commercial processing ensures consistency in product quaility which can be appleaing to customers that seek reliability

Question 7

distribution and storage

Answer 7

efficiency - processing allows for efficient distribution and stroage of food products
reduced spoilage - improved stroage condiutions and packagining can reduce spoilage and waste

Question 8

price

Answer 8

cost efficiency - processing can reduce production costs through economies of scale which can lower the prices of commerically processed foods
accessability - lower processes can increase accessability to a wider range of food products for various income levels