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WRTG 101S

Technology versus processed foods

When it comes to food and technology, today often contributes to the detriment of our society. In today's society, many applications are being created to make our lives simpler. They can be downloaded on many devices that we as individuals carry such as smartphones, iPad, tablets. Some of the applications such as calorie counters and fitness plan are here to help people with eating healthy and making better decisions on what their intake is that goes into their bodies. There are websites such as men's fitness and muscle that give outstanding information to individuals so they can have a better lifestyle. Technology makes it easier for people to track their intake and monitor their nutritional values. There has been a tremendous switch between the traditional and contemporary food preparation thus for making a significant change to our current and future state of nutrition. Comment by Sarah: Indent the first line of each paragraph. Comment by Sarah: Please clarify. What contributes to the detriment of our society?

Historically foods are grown using artificial products that we have in our nutritional values today. "The fortification of foods began in 1924 when iodine was added to table salt for the prevention of goitre" (Food Additive, 2014). Scientists have introduced processed foods to save time, money and energy. They have taken their purpose and have transformed it to prolong the life expansion of food. They have accommodated many single parents on the go who don't have the time on their hands to make a meal the way that it should be. The current downfall of the economy suggests the belief that the world is eating an unhealthy diet. Due to fast lifestyles whether it is because of your profession or lack of time to prepare a meal, contribute significantly to the current generations views. Some individuals that are in lower pay brackets are inclined to eat unhealthily because they cannot afford to buy the more nutritious things. "Half of the world's people, most of them poor and living in developing countries, have diets that are inadequate in protein, calories and micro-nutrients. Up to one-fifth of deaths and disabilities worldwide are attributed to malnutrition" (Sustain). As the more and more states continue to build more fast food restaurants around our neighborhoods, it makes it more convenient to participate in eating an unhealthy meal. Comment by Sarah: Clarify. Comment by Sarah: These words not needed Comment by Sarah: possessive – use an apostrophe Comment by Sarah: not on reference list?

Culture plays an incredible role as well. For example, while in the military and living in Germany, many Soldiers notice that Germans eat foods that are full of starch. They also eat a lot of baked goods such as breads, cakes, and other pastries. Although their foods are not bursting with many preservatives, it's still hefty and unhealthy for someone who has never experienced this type of eating habits. However, Americans have the accommodations of fast food readily available, putting their nourishment at risk. Eating unhealthy can cause a lot of complications within families that are extending their family members lack vitamins and minerals while women are pregnancy run the risk of complications. Low birth weight and mental defects are a few deficiencies that can occur because of poor nutrition. "Technology breakthroughs in the development of high-yield oilseeds and the refining of high-quality vegetable oils, can significantly reduced the cost of baking and frying fats. Margarine, butter-like spreads, salad oils, and cooking healthier without the chemicals added in foods, were prepared using processors, leaving out ancestors a healthier and longer lifespan. "The purpose of traditional food processing is protecting the supply of wholesome nutritious food during the year and preservation for the time of scarcity" (Habwe & Walingo, 2008). Comment by Sarah: possessive and plural – Use an apostrophe after the “s.” Comment by Sarah: Where is the end of the quote that begins here?

Many of our younger generation consume many greasy foods and unhealthy snacks. Individuals need to lead by example to get back on track. "Study suggests, that if you ate a carbohydrate-rich breakfast it would promote carbohydrate utilization throughout the rest of the day. Whereas, if you have a fat-rich breakfast, you have a metabolic plasticity to transfer your energy utilization between carbohydrates and fat" (Bray & Young, 2010). Crop raised chicken or frozen vegetables can be a start to help and is cost-effective. "Transportation and access to technology, such as refrigerators, has also played a role in the demand for, and access to, supermarkets" (Popkin, 2006).

Many of individuals feel as if they don’t need to eat as much. However, not eating enough can have an effect and our bodies will begin to eat away at muscle and tissue creating many health issues. Like many health magazines, portion sizes are a big factor in achieving and maintaining a healthy diet. Meals cannot be weighed and measured; however, you should remain aware of how much to consume. "Traditional crops could be a primary source of food in the diet, earn valuable foreign exchange by exporting provide opportunities for import substitution and generally benefit a large number of people" (Habwe & Waling, 2008). Consuming healthy foods that taste delicious however can give you that deceitful feeling that you ate something full of sugar. Reading food labels is something that consumers need to do more often to make sure they know what their bodies are taking in. For example, people who are trying to cut back on salt, might look at the nutritious value on the labels and see a little amount of sodium and automatically think this is not for them. Although it is something that does fit in their diet. Today's scientists are creating new technology that is causing a revolving door regarding nutrition. Our future generations will easily fall into the comfortable life of food because it's there, and they have not educated themselves on the facts of proper nutrition. "As preparation for life in a demanding and rapidly changing society all young people need to become critical consumers. Understanding the processing of foods, buy and eat and making informed choices about food, diet purchases and value for money" (Food Forum, 2010). The more education, the younger generation receives, the better decisions they will make and healthier lives they will be able to live. Comment by Sarah: as much as what? Comment by Sarah: Use a comma before “and” in a compound sentence. Comment by Sarah: How do portion sizes relate to health magazines? Comment by Sarah: Why not? Comment by Sarah: sentence fragment

Technology has created a unique and sometimes useful way individuals make their food today than when food was prepared years ago. “It’s easy to forget that the processed, pre-packaged foods and fast food restaurants of today are a radical change in terms of the history of food production" (Mecola, 2010). Society has taught the future generations an easier way to eat and cook their food determined by their lifestyle that does not allow proper education to know the difference between non-processed foods and processed foods. “We truly live in one world today, where people living in any major city in a small or moderate income country, can eat and move in a manner akin to that of the higher-income cities of the world" (Popkin, 2006). As a society, individuals have to take on the responsibility to properly educate those who don’t know or don’t understand the mechanisms of good nutrition.

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