Ethnic FoodsEthnic GroupPowerPoint PresentationSlide 4Ethnic FoodEthnic Food LabLab 6. Eligible Ethnic GroupsResource IdeasUSDA Choose My PlateSlide 10Brazil- PortugueseBrazil- Portuguese : 1 day mealPage 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Ethnic FoodsNTR110Ethnic GroupA culture or subculture whose members are readily distinguishable by outsiders based on traits originating from a common racial, national, linguistic, or religious source.Is there one particular dish or recipe, or an ingredient, a way of preparing food, a favorite vegetable or spice that you identify as part of your family's heritage? When do you make or eat this kind of food? Holiday? Homesick? Celebration?Where do your recipes come from - a friend, a relative, a cookbook? Would your ancestors have prepared the recipes or obtained the ingredients in the same way in their country of origin?Ethnic FoodFood is an important part of religious symbols, rites and customsBeliefs and food practices of world’s major religionsJudaism, Christianity, IslamPractices varyEthnic Food LabChoose an ethnic background for this lab (see next slide) •Investigate the foods used on a regular basis•List at least 3 common foods eaten per food group•List typical one-day intake Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacksLab 6. Eligible Ethnic Groups1. Chinese2. Mexican3. Indian4. JapanesePlease do not choose Italian as you ethnic group.6. Greek7. Thai8. Portuguese9. Russian10. Or any other ethnic group Try to choose something you’re unfamiliar withResource IdeasBook: “You Eat What You Are” by Thelma Barer-Stein, Buffalo, 2000.Internet Search engineshttp://fnic.nal.usda.gov/dietary-guidance/myplatefood-pyramid-resources/ethniccultural-food-pyramidshttp://www.eufic.org/article/en/expid/food-based-dietary-guidelines-in-europe/Credible & knowledgeable person: Family, friends, roommates**Do NOT use yourself as a source**Remember to cite your sources**USDA Choose My PlateBrazil- PortugueseStaple foods: beans, cassava, coconuts, red palm oil, dried and salted cod fish, shrimpFruits (tropics): acai, mango, papaya, guava, passion fruitMajor crops: cotton, soy beans, wheat, rice, cocoa, coffee, sugarcaneMost meals revolve around meatDifferent foods based on the region (fish along coast) http://www.southamerica.cl/Brazil/Food.htmhttp://deepbrazil.com/2011/08/05/brazilian-diet-what-is-the-country-eating/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_cuisineBrazil- Portuguese : 1 day mealBreakfastBread ,queijo coalho (cheese), coffee, papayaLunchFeijoada (Black Bean Stew)Terere (citrus drink)DinnerShrimp, coconut, peanuts, palm oil, white ricePao de queijo (cheese bread roll)DessertPassion Fruit Mouse CakeTeaPage 1Name Ethnic Group specificallyUse specific informationDon’t research Asian, instead Japanese, Thai, etc.Cite source(s) of all informationNeed at least three foods per groupNoteFATS, be specific on what type Example: not oil, but peanut oil or olive oilPage 2One day intake includes BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack(s) – at least oneUse a Pyramid if availableUse a good information sourceExample: do not list what you ate at Olive Garden or a local Chinese take-outEnter into SuperTracker & hand in 2 reports!!Nutrient ReportFood Groups and Calories ReportPage 3Based on your research and assessment of your 1-day diet plan, think of what food groups are lacking, and which are in excess.Ex. Italian: most likely has an excess of grains.Consider deficiencies or excesses in identifying benefits and diseases.Be specific when stating potential benefits or problems/risks of the meal planName the disease or conditionExampleHigh use of animal fats means that saturated fat intake tends to be high, increasing risk for cardiovascular disease.Based on your research, how does this diet compare to the typical American diet??Page 4Is this diet economical?Think about foods that this ethnicity focuses its’ diet on and how much they cost.Food practices/traditions?Holidays, celebrations, other customs…Meal patternsHow many meals/day, what time during the day do they eat, which meal is largest, do they snack, meal