Food, Ethics & Well-being Unpacked
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Food, Ethics & Well-being Unpacked
Year 11 Food & Health Studies Understanding Well-being in a Social Context Achievement Standard 92009
Starter Activity: What Is Well-being?
Individual brainstorm (3-4 minutes) What does well-being mean to you? Is it just about physical health? Pair-share discussion Whole-class sharing
Well-being: More Than Just Physical Health
Physical health - body functioning well Emotional/mental health - feeling good about yourself Social relationships - connections with others Long-term impact - effects on future and community
Think About It...
How might constant exposure to fast food advertising influence what we consider 'normal' eating habits? Where do you see food advertising in your daily life?
Understanding Food Environments
What food is available to us What we can afford What is advertised to us What society considers 'normal' These factors influence our choices more than we realize
Quick Write Activity
In 3-4 sentences, explain: Two ways a food environment can influence a young person's well-being Think about: availability, cost, advertising, peer influence
Key Terms: Discretionary & Ultra-Processed Foods
Discretionary Foods: High in fat, salt, sugar - not necessary for health Examples: chips, lollies, soft drinks, fast food Ultra-Processed Foods: Industrially made with additives and preservatives Examples: packaged snacks, instant noodles, some breakfast cereals
Key Terms: Ethics & Vulnerability
Ethics: Principles about what is right and wrong In food context: fair treatment of workers, environmental impact, health effects Vulnerability: Being at higher risk due to age, knowledge, or power imbalance Young people are vulnerable to food marketing due to developing decision-making skills
Building Our Class Glossary
Work in small groups Choose one key term to refine Create: student-friendly definition, real example, why it matters Present to class for our shared glossary
Remember This...
Well-being is influenced by more than personal choice - our food environment shapes our decisions and affects our physical, emotional, and social health.