Food Scavenger Hunt by https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me By Hannah and Elisa en-us 2019-02-14 16:31:12 UTC 2024-10-26 10:42:34 UTC hello@padlet.com 6. Meat 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331384112 Meats labeled “farm raised”, “grain fed”, “organic”, or “hormone free”
  • Why are hormones fed to cattle?
Hormones are fed to cattle to promote their growth rate. These hormones increase a cattle’s feed efficiency and protein disposition.
  • Why are antibiotics given to cattle?
Antibiotics are given to cattle in order to prevent diseases and infections. They are also given as a precaution when cattle are placed in stressful and unsanitary conditions.
Organic: $7-9
]]> 2019-02-14 16:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331384112 8. Meat 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331384797 Meats produced by Tyson, Perdue, Sanderson Farms, Butterball, Jennie-O, Boars Head, Hillshire, or Oscar Meyer
  • Is the meat packaged any differently than the organic meat?
Yes, the organic meat is individually compressed while the Tyson produced meat is packaged in a plastic bag with other meats.
  • Is this industrially packaged meat more expensive or less expensive that its “organic” counterpart?
The organic meat price ranges from 7-9 dollars while the Tyson produced meat is 4.97.
Tyson: $4.97

]]> 2019-02-14 16:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331384797 2. Farthest Away from BNHS 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331384853 Determine how many miles away this product came from (look at the label..where was it made?) 8350 miles away from the Philippines

At $4.00/gallon in a truck that gets 20 mpg, $1670 would be used to get the product on the shelf



]]> 2019-02-14 16:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331384853 7. Fish 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331385131 An example of fish or shellfish that is wild caught and fish or shellfish that is farm raised.
  • For fish not on sale, which is more expensive, wild caught or farmed?
Wild caught fish is more expensive than farm raised.
  • What is one positive factor and one negative factor for each type?
Wild Caught: $9.67
Positive- Fish in the wild eat a natural diet and tend to be slightly lower in saturated fat than farm-raised varieties.
Negative- The fish that present the biggest concern of containing mercury are all wild-caught.
Farm Raised: $6.63
Positive- The most common farm-raised fish all have low or very low mercury levels.
Negative- The fat content of farm fish tends to be higher than wild-caught fish.
]]> 2019-02-14 16:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331385131 9. Fish 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331385769 An example of fish for each: “best choices”, “good alternatives”, and “avoid” (from SeafoodWatch.com)
  • Explain why each fish type is classified the way it is.
  • What is the price range of each example? Does their price reflect their status?
The price ranges for each fish because they represent the fish’s rarity, people’s preference, and health aspects.
Best Choices:
Catfish
The catfish is a “best choice” because it’s eco-certified source recommended by Seafood Watch.
Good Alternatives:
Tilapia
The tilapia is a “good alternative” because its farmed worldwide in indoor recirculating tanks, ponds, and raceways.
Avoid:
Dolphinfish
The dolphinfish is on the “avoid” list because there are environmental issues with their incoming sources.
]]> 2019-02-14 16:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331385769 6. Closest to BNHS 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331386345 Why is buying local good for the environment? Buying locally is good for the environment because it is less gas which is less pollution and contamination
Determine how many miles away this product came from (look at the label or ask) 292 miles
At $4.00/gallon in a truck that gets 20 mpg, calculate how much fuel was required to get that product to the shelf $58.4

]]> 2019-02-14 16:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331386345 10. Baby Foods 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331386352 “Organic”, “Natural”, and “Regular” baby food.
  • What are the differences in marketing between these products—are some supposed to be better than others?  In what way?
The organic and natural baby foods aren’t made with any artificial flavors or ingredients making them healthier and more beneficial.
  • How is each product packaged? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of packaging?
The organic and natural baby foods are packaged in sealed jars while the normal baby food is placed in plastic containers.
Jars:
Advantages- Kept fresh
Disadvantages- The glass could be dangerous
Plastic:
Advantages- Safer to keep close to babies
Disadvantages- Harder to keep fully fresh
Organic: $7.73
Natural: $8.82
Regular: $10.40
]]> 2019-02-14 16:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331386352 11. Coffee 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331386921 Coffee labeled: “fair trade”, “organic”, “rainforest certified “or “shade grown”
  • What are some of the major environmental problems with coffee production?
With coffee production, the clearing of land, use of pesticides, pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction comes with it.
  • What are some of the major societal problems with coffee production?
Some societal problems with coffee production are low wages, long hours, child labor, and no benefits.
Organic: $7.48
]]> 2019-02-14 16:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331386921 1.Produce with GMO 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331388113 What are the benefits for this product to be a GMO?  The benefits of a GMO tomato would be the elimination of certain diseases and have health boosting compounds such as flavanols and anthocyanins. 

Name one example of another GMO that could help stop world hunger.
Golden Rice could help stop world hunger due to the vitamin A in it that helps with visions and resistance of infectious diseases. 

]]> 2019-02-14 16:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331388113 3. Product that contains GMO 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331389489 Which products have a high chance of containing a GMO? Products that have a high chance of containing a GMO would be a high fructose corn syrup, bread mixes, soy based drinks or powder. 

Is your product clearly marked as containing a GMO, or are you giving an educated guess?   My product is clearly marked

]]> 2019-02-14 16:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331389489 4. Eggs 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331390017 How do these eggs differ from regular eggs nutritionally? Cage Free eggs differ from regular eggs nutritionally because they are less likely to be contaminated with Salmonella and more likely to be free from traces of pesticides, fertilizer, and dye. Organic eggs differ because organic eggs to have more micro-nutrients than conventional eggs. Organic eggs are free from any antibiotic residues.
What is the difference in the treatment of the chickens? The cage free eggs are raised in floor systems in an open barn with pine shavings and nests to lay their eggs in where as the organic eggs are fed organic grains and don't receive antibiotics or vaccines so they are free from hormones.

]]> 2019-02-14 16:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331390017 4. Organic eggs 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331390865 2019-02-14 16:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331390865 4. Cage Free Eggs 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331391355 2019-02-14 16:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331391355 5. Milk 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331391805 How are the environmental impacts of each of these different? Organic Milk affects the environment due to farmers not using pesticides that can remain in the air, soil or water. Soy Milk is a contribution to the expansion of soybean plantations into forests is also contributing to climate change. Deforestation is responsible for about 15% of all the global greenhouse gas emissions caused by people. Cows are not treated with hormones or feed with pesticide treated food. Almond Milk

Is one of these healthier than others? Soy Milk is healthier because of health and nutritional benefits.





]]> 2019-02-14 16:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331391805 5. Soy Milk 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331392586 2019-02-14 16:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331392586 5. Organic Milk 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331393318 2019-02-14 16:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331393318 7. Fish 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331393471 Wild Caught: $9.67]]> 2019-02-14 16:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331393471 7. Fish 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331394454 Farm Raised: $6.63

]]> 2019-02-14 16:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331394454 10. Organic Baby Food 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331396065 2019-02-14 16:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331396065 10. Natural Baby Food 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331396436 2019-02-14 16:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331396436 10. Regular Baby Food 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331397396 2019-02-14 16:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331397396 11. Coffee 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331399174 2019-02-14 16:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331399174 9. Catfish 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331400368 2019-02-14 16:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331400368 9. Tilapia 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331400648 2019-02-14 16:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331400648 9. Dolphinfish 7curlyfry7 https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331406221 2019-02-14 17:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/7curlyfry7/oco7d0i3z2me/wish/331406221