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brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)
provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.
lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)
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Thank You Burger recipe
2. Modification of a burger recipe to reflect healthy food choices. Using the recipe supplied by your Teacher. You will list the changes to ingredients and justify your choices. Refer to food groups, recommended dietary intakes and some nutritional information.
Please refer to the scaffold for the written task.
There are 4 chapters on processing: Dairy, fruit,vegetable, and wheat.
This is the story of Australian Beef, a showcase of the world-class supply chain standards, practices and systems that ensure Australia is offering the best quality beef in the world. Experience the whole production chain through this 360º video, from the farm right through to point of consumption; including cattle farming on grazing land, transportation, feedlots, processing and end markets such as a restaurant.
We visited Heinz's European Tomato Ketchup factory in the Netherlands to see how the world-famous condiment is made.
Summary: Explore the rich stories, symbolism, and traditions that come wrapped up in the food on our plates food that not only feeds our bodies but also makes up our culture. In The Story of Food our millennia-old relationship with nearly 200 foods is sumptuously illustrated, with tales from all over the world. A true celebration of food in all its forms, this book explores the early efforts of humans in their quest for sustenance through the stories of individual foods. Covering all food types including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and herbs and spices, this fascinating reference provides the facts on all aspects of a food's history. It explains how foods have become a part of our culture from their origins to how they are eaten and their place in world cuisine.
Sugar has become ubiquitous in our modern diet in a variety of forms, and is most notably present in popular processed foods and sugary drinks. This title explains the latest consumption guidelines and data, detailing the amount of sugar added to common food and beverage items, the excessive consumption of which can lead to serious health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, tooth decay and heart disease. The book offers helpful advice on reducing unhealthy sugar intake through personal dietary behaviours such as how to identify sugars on food labels; it also presents perspectives in the ongoing debate over government policy approaches including a proposed sugar tax. How much sugar is it OK to eat, what are its health impacts, and how can we manage its consumption? Excessive sweetness has unsavoury consequences - how are you watching your sugar intake?
Agriculture makes an important contribution to all Australian consumers and to the national economy, exporting two thirds of total production. The face of Australian agriculture has changed over the past two centuries as farmers have developed resilience and adapted to environmental and economic trends.
Online resources
Wheat is the largest grain crop in Australia. Australia is one of the top ten wheat producers in the world. Here is the wheat story.
Dairy Australia Student Resources
Helps students understand how managed environments and systems are used in the dairy industry to look after cows and calves, produce, process and deliver milk, and manage the environment sustainably.
References
ABARES. (2022), Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2022, ABARES Insights, Canberra. DOI: https://doi.org/10.25814/s0hc-2d58. CC BY 4.0
AgriFood Skills Australia. (2014, November 2). Introducing agriculture: from the paddock/ocean to the plate [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/5rqk13FJKsM
All About Sugars. (n.d.). From paddock to plate. https://www.allaboutsugars.com/asa/understanding-sugar/paddock-plate/
Australian Good Meat. (2020, April 22). Australian beef: paddock to plate story [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/HPvFQZx8HYQ
Clickview Digital Production. (2014).
Farm to Fork - Primary and Secondary Processing [Video]. ClickView. https://clickv.ie/w/Oduo
Dairy Australia. (2023). How cheese is made. https://www.dairy.com.au/products/cheese/how-cheese-is-made
Education Services Australia Ltd and ABC. (2020). From paddock to plate. https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/media/38190/from-paddock-to-plate
Food Insider. (2020, February 8). How Heinz Tomato Ketchup is made [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/c1LePreHLY0
Thomas, R. & Sydenham, S. (2021). Wheat. Kidcyber. https://www.kidcyber.com.au/wheat
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (n.d.). Junior Farm Hands Activity Book. https://www.rasnsw.com.au/globalassets/document-library/rasnsw/education/junior-farm-hands-activity-book-1.pdf
Cover Image Credits
Mashkov, I. (2019, October 15). Big burger on a wooden table with garlic [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/mkVa2hLJgnI
Popovich, M. (2019, September 30). A small bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup [Photogrpah]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/7cO4Fquqqak
Taylor A. (2021, August 3). Delicious cheese plate at corporate event on the rooftop [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/_L5MGd0w1FQ
