Essays about Food Page 94

Title: The Vitamin C content of fruit juice Aim: To investigate the vitamin C content of fruit juice. Introduction: [2]Vitamin C, also known as the ascorbic acid or the L-ascorbate, is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of our body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used…

Scraping off our dishes after a big meal because we’re too full to finish the leftover food shows that we don’t fully grasp the magnitude of food waste. We don’t realize the damage this causes to both our planet and society, as many people globally are currently experiencing starvation. It’s crucial that we tackle this…

The poem ‘Colour Bar’, by Oodgeroo Noonuccal, explores her downright disgust towards racial prejudice. As a former Aboriginal rights activist, she evidently displays her hatred and dislike towards racism and prejudice through her descriptive poem. The use of poetic techniques assists in conveying her message. Visual imagery and metaphorical language conveys Oodegeroo’s judgment that racial…

This book edited by Thomas R. Blanche and Roger Wt Earle is described as a must have for strength and conditioning specialists. It covers a multitude of topics including how to improve performance, gym designs, muscle groups and how to strengthen them. This book is required reading in order to earn a CSCS (Certified Strength…

What would it be like to see a healthier, skinnier world? A world were more of the population exercised. People choose to eat well balanced meals instead of greasy, fattening foods. Where it would be easier to afford the healthiest foods and not the fast foods all the time. Junk food should be taxed because…

Topic: Vegetarians. General purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about two top types of Vegetarians. Central Idea: There are two top types of Vegetarians: vegetarian and vegan. Introduction There are vegetarians all over the world. They just want what most people want: good food and a choice. And some people become vegetarians…

Most street foods are also classed as both finger food and fast food, and are cheaper on average than restaurant meals. Studies have shown that street vendors have always played an important role in the supply of food in urban areas. It has also been an important source of employment, especially for women. Street food…

Homelessness is a problem virtually every society suffers from. There are many things that cause people to become homeless, such as unemployment, relationship problems, and being evicted from ones domicile either by a landlord, friend or even a family member. However, with every cause there must be an effect. Some of the effects of one…

Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient present in specific foods. It serves as an antioxidant and safeguards cells against harm caused by free radicals. Furthermore, vitamin C has a crucial function in collagen synthesis, which is essential for wound healing. The objective of the investigation was to ascertain which fruit juice,…

The argument as to whether or not schools should be able to sell junk food is a highly controversial topic. Sugar-filled snacks, sugary drinks, and snacks high in saturated fat are a favorite among children. In most cases, when faced with the decision, a child will no doubt choose a bag of chips over an…