Year 8

New technologies in food production

In this lesson, we will look at different methods of creating dishes, and we will look at the work of different chefs.

Year 8

New technologies in food production

In this lesson, we will look at different methods of creating dishes, and we will look at the work of different chefs.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. about an increasing range of designers, engineers, chefs, technologists and manufacturers and be able to relate their products to their own designing and making
  2. new and emerging technologies

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these statements best describes a vegetarian?
A person that does not eat dairy or fish.
A person that does not eat meat but will eat fish.
Correct answer: A person that does not eat meat or fish.
A person that does not eat or wear anything from an animal.
Q2.
What macronutrient is used to replace and aid growth of cells in the body?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Correct answer: Proteins
Vitamins and minerals
Q3.
True or false, a pescatarian will eat meat but not fish.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
What is THE BEST description of a dietary need?
When a person chooses not to eat certain foods.
When a person chooses to only eat foods that are high in vitamins.
Correct answer: When a person does not eat certain foods either because of health reasons or by choice.
When a person finds it hard to digest certain foods.
Q5.
Which of these foods are carbohydrates?
Bread, rice, potatoes and eggs.
Bread, rice, potatoes and lentils.
Porridge, beans and tuna.
Correct answer: Spaghetti, pasta and rice.

5 Questions

Q1.
Meat based substitutes are known as ...
... 3d printed products.
Correct answer: ... artificial proteins.
... beefburgers.
... drone based foods.
Q2.
True or false, food waste is food that is used by consumers.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
True or false, super crops can be created to grow in drought areas.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
What sort of new technology does this image show?
An image in a quiz
3d printing.
Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial proteins.
Correct answer: Drone technology.
Q5.
What percentage of wasted food comes from homes?
20%
30%
60%
Correct answer: 70%