HLTH245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Frozen Food, Uber Eats
26 Mar 2019
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The world will be short in calories in 2027 by trillions. Care about calories not mass; calories is what sustains us. 40 years ago; india = food self sufficient. Solution : start commercialization of farmland in africa. Changes in world population will weigh heavily to patterns of food and production and consumption. These patterns also change based on other often competing incentives between produces and consumers; most producers focuses on larger quantities as it ensures profit; consumer interested in price and quality of food. Regulation in food and agriculture in north america; food industry relies on the government and regulation. Technological changes; access to microwave gave access to frozen food; no need to cook. Larger proportion = increase caloric intake = result in obesity. Food borne illnesses spreading due to condense area. Restrictions on what can come into the country. Evidence the use of pesticides associated with cancers and other disease.
