World's Fattest Man says, 'Important to know how to eat well'

Food Factory Tour

How is chocolate made?



How is potato chips made?




How is peanut butter made?



How is chocolate marshmellow made?

Food, Inc

Food, Inc. exposes America's industrialized food system and its effect on our environment, health, economy and workers' rights.

More information: http://www.foodincmovie.com/about-the-issues.php

Heat Transfer in Cooking

Conduction and convection in heat transfer

SuperSize Me - The Movie

Introductory clip to the movie, SuperSize Me




After watching the video, think about these few questions:

- Why has there been an increase in the rate of obesity in America in the last few decades? Hint: Affluent society
- What are some health consequences of being obese?
- Why is obesity a serious health problem?
- What can be done to reduce the obesity problem?
- Should fast food restaurants be solely responsible for the rise in obesity?

Diet and Health Problems

Videos taken from youtube explaining the common diet and health problems:

Cholesterol



Coronary Heart Disease



High Blood Pressure (also known as Hypertension)

Digestion