...Personal Ethnic and Cultural Background Axia College, University of Phoenix Being primarily of English and German decent, it was not easy to decide which ethnicity to write about. I decided that I was interested in learning more about the English because they were some of the first people to colonize the country, and have played such a big role in the history of the country. I also, as I will attempt to explain later, feel like I may identify better with their culture. The English initially came to America to colonize The New World and stake their claim in what was and has always remained one of the most important resources: land. America at the time of their arrival was still a frontier land thus far only sparsely colonized by the Spanish. The English first landed at and founded Jamestown in 1607, and quickly became one of the dominant ethnic groups in America. By 1790 about 60% of White Americans were English, and being the “majority” ethnic group in the country they really experienced very little racism against them, though the early days of their colonization was far from conflict free. Many skirmishes with local Indian tribes, coupled with disease outbreaks, lead to high mortality rates for early colonies. These conflicts with Indians were not the only violent encounters they had with other ethnic groups as they were almost constantly at war with the Spanish. Though their wars with the Spanish were primarily politically motivated and not due to their ethnic...
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...Healthful Eating Deb Yousey Aug.23, 2009 There are more benefits from healthful eating that could far outweigh the possible health risk from careless eating habits. The benefits from healthful eating would be to maintain weight, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and feeling better physically and mentally. The risk from careless eating would be heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. Healthy eating is important to us because, our bodies need the nourishment that we can supply on a daily basis to remain active and achieve our goals. The goal in this essay is to show a selection of plans for some diet choices with menus. I plan to cover information on diets to help with weight loss or to maintain weight. I will use a variety of well known sources for my information. This information should be easy to follow with some planning ahead for the change to come in your life. Some of the best information would be to try and eat three balanced meals a day. This does not mean that you have to over indulge of course although you should never skip meals. The first thing is the food pyramid which goes over the food chain. This would be the foods are bodies need on a daily basis to function on normal routines. The pyramid gives us an idea of some foods to choose from. You should have grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and dairy, meat and beans, oils. When you look at the pyramid site you can choose which category of foods you need help in. The site has some...
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...The College Student’s Perception of Healthful Eating Abstract Current research suggests college students have fluctuating eating patterns and are confused about what constitutes a healthful diet. The purpose of this study was to identify the sources by which college students receive nutritional information and what constitutes the best dietary plan for maintaining a healthful lifestyle. The survey instrument used in this study measured the perceptions of college students about their practices in healthful eating and the sources they consulted to receive healthful eating information. It aligned with research that suggests college students choose to consult peers and the Internet for nutritional information over the consultation of a professional. The survey also suggested that college students understand fast food to be contradictory to a healthful lifestyle and choose to minimize their carbohydrate intake but are confused about the best dietary plan to maintain a healthful lifestyle. The results indicate that college students consult their peers and the internet over a professional with regards to healthful eating and that professionals in nutrition should find creative ways to demonstrate proper nutritional habits through the use of peer teaching and through avenues such as the Internet. Introduction Current college students and twenty-first century adults assimilate a wide spectrum of opinions on what determines if a person is healthy or not. Keeling’s research revealed...
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...When you're eager and on the run, fast food can truly hit the spot. It's shoddy, delicious, and, best of all, advantageous. But on the other hand it's stacked with calories, sodium, and fat—frequently enough in one feast for a whole day. Fast food menus are dubious when you're watching your weight or your wellbeing. Discovering a solid, very much adjusted dinner in most fast food eateries is a test. However, there are constantly more advantageous alternatives covered up among the eating routine calamities. You simply need to know where to look and how to arrange. Could fast food truly be solid? The fact of the matter is that it's to a great degree hard to take after a solid eating routine when you're eating consistently at fast food eateries. Fast food is commonly high in trans fat, soaked fat, sodium, and calories. What's more, it likewise has a tendency to be low in supplements and absolutely ailing in organic products, vegetables, and fiber. That doesn't mean you need to stay away from fast food completely. It's OK to enjoy a longing each once in momentarily, yet to stay sound you can't make it a consistent propensity. The key is balance—both in how regularly you successive fast food chains and what you arrange once you're there. There are dependably decisions you can make that are more beneficial than others. The accompanying...
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...multiple fast food restaurants on every street, it is convenient for many Americans to eat at one. Fast food restaurants market heavily to children and adolescents, and for parents pressed with time, it is all too easy just to give into the wishes of their children (Goldstein 37). Carmen Piernas states in Food Portion Patterns and Trends among U.S. Children and the Relationship to Total Eating Occasion Size, In the context of the growing obesity rate in the United States, larger portion sizes of selected energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods have increased in parallel with energy intakes at meals, especially in adolescents and middle-aged children. To our knowledge, our study provided new insights about the behavioral and nutritional changes that have occurred over the past three decades in the United States, which may have contributed to increased daily energy intakes during a period of reduced activity and increased risk of childhood obesity. I have found that I am always hungry. At first I thought it was just hormones or my metabolism. I have discovered that it is actually the food I am eating that makes me stay hungry. This is very bad because I have been living off of fast food. Restaurants like McDonald’s or Wendy’s are known for serving food that is generally high in fat and calories, and the portions tend to be large (Goldstein 37). At Steak n’ Shake, which is where I currently work, I usually have the Western BBQ and Bacon Double Steakburger, a small order of parmesan cheese...
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...Nutrition can be defined as the process of obtaining the food that is necessary for health and growth. Appropriate nutrition is one of the most important factors in a human's everyday lifestyle. Nutrition can be noted generally as having a consistent eating pattern, the correct amount of meals a day, as well as getting the recommended amount of energy and source of nourishment. However, healthy nutrition is often overlooked in certain age groups. When comparing college aged adults to older adults 25 and older there are many differences that come into effect. The amount of time, financial statuses, attitude, availability and how easy to obtain food lead to the many differences between the two groups. One study has shown that one of the most...
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...front C O L L E G E & U N I V E R S I T Y of thehouse Fresh Food Company at William & Mary Aramark unveils newly renovated Commons Dining Hall College Student Eating Habit Survey A M odeled after a European marketplace, the newly renovated Commons dining hall at the College of William & Mary features authentic foods from around the world. Built in 1965, The Commons is the largest and only freestanding dining facility on campus. After forty years without any major updates, The Commons recently underwent a complete overhaul of the interior, with contract operator Aramark putting its Fresh Food Company concept designs into place , complete with new equipment and a significant upgrade in food options. “As student’s eating habits change, it’s important for us to change and update our facilities with them,” says Phil Dibenedetto, resident district manager. “With our introduction of the Fresh Food P H O T O : The interior was designed to keep with colonial surroundings while offering a restaurant-like atmosphere. (Right.) Phil Dibenedetto (above). recent survey by the trend search organization,Y-Pulse asked 175 college and university students aged 18-25—83% full time and 17% part time—about their eating habits and opinions related to food and beverages. The survey explores subjects such as where students choose to eat, factors that influence choice of dining locations, favorite foods, beverage options as well as views on healthy lifestyles, diet fads and super...
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...complex that surrounded it lay abandoned. Ten years later, only the foundations were still visible to Nick Adams and Marjorie as they row along the lake shore, fishing. Nick says that he can only barely remember the mill working. Marjorie loves nights like these, fishing with Nick. She says the fish are feeding, but Nick counters that they will not strike and be caught. The two pull the boat up on a shore and cut up the perch that they have caught for bait. They go back out to set the lines. Then, the two pull up on shore again. Marjorie asks Nick if something is wrong, but he claims not to know what is bothering him. They make a fire and put down a blanket. She summons him to eat their picnic, even though he says he does not feel like eating. They eat in silence. Then, they make a little conversation. Nick teases Marjorie, and she becomes frustrated. She asks again what is wrong, and, after some prodding, he finally tells her that he is not having fun anymore. She asks whether love is any fun, and he says no. She leaves without a goodbye. Nick lies there for a while. Bill arrives and asks whether she is gone. Nick tells him that she is and that there was no scene. When Bill asks how he feels, Nick tells him to go away. Bill takes a sandwich and goes to inspect the fishing rods. The title of this story refers to two things: the end of Hortons Bay as a prosperous town and the end of Nick and Marjorie’s relationship. Both endings are important because they signal the end of an...
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...somewhat humorous paradox’s that keep us hungering for more of this insightful and exhilarating book. In these chapters Pollan explores the dilemmas facing us through his own experiences in choosing to eat as a Hunter-gatherer. Using poignant language that unfolds naturally he depicts the risks of gathering or hunting foods from various perspectives. His flowing logic in making his choice is laced generously with support from sources such as Walden, Thoreau, Leopold, Shepard, and others, thus giving credence to the entire process. This thorough, well supported reasoning frequently gives rise to subtle ironies making the American dilemma of eating somewhat laughable and the book all the more fascinating. Pollan keeps the reader mentally engaged and yearning to learn what absurdity the next round of reason might expose regarding our eating dilemma. In his treatment of mushroom hunting you can see his mother warning him that some mushrooms are poisonous as a little boy. Later, that experience affected him when he picked chanterelle and he discarded the mushroom since his field guide left him uncertain. With this tale of the...
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...restaurant). Beyond this, restaurants may differentiate themselves on factors including speed (see fast food), formality, location, cost, service, or novelty themes, such as automated restaurants. Restaurants range from inexpensive and informal lunching or dining places catering to people working nearby, with simple food served in simple settings at low prices, to expensive establishments serving refined food and fine wines in a formal setting. In the former case, customers usually wear casual clothing. In the latter case, depending on culture and local traditions, customers might wear semi-casual, semi-formal or formal wear. Typically, customers sit at tables, their orders are taken by a waiter, who brings the food when it is ready. After eating, the customers then pay the bill. For some time the travelling public has been catered for with ship's messes and railway restaurant cars which are, in effect, travelling restaurants. (Many railways, the world over, also cater for the needs of travellers by providing Railway Refreshment Rooms [a form of restaurant] at railway stations.) In recent times there has been a trend to create a number of travelling restaurants, specifically designed for tourists. These can be found on such diverse places as trams, boats, buses, etc. Restaurant staff A restaurant's proprietor is called a restaurateur /ˌrɛstərəˈtɜr/; like 'restaurant', this derives from the French verb restaurer, meaning "to restore". Professional cooks are called chefs, with...
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...I. Introduction When eating healthy, it means to give you the variety of foods that have many nutrients to maintain your health, make you feel good about yourself, and also have energy that we all need every day to run on. Nutrition is important worldwide. By eating healthy it helps your body to stay strong and healthy. A healthy life is a happy life. II. The types of food should you be eating when trying to stay healthy. A. Things you should eat when trying to stay healthy.. 1. Fruits is one good way of eating healthy. 2. Vegetables is another good way of eating healthy. B. Things you shouldn’t eat when trying to eat healthy. 1. A lot of salts is bed eating. 2. A lot of fats in your diet isn’t good when trying to eat healthy. III. Some things that can help when eating healthy. A. How healthy eating benefits you. 1. Eating healthy makes you live longer. 2. Eating healthy helps fight diseases. B. How healthy eating affects you. 1. Healthy eating makes you feel better about yourself. 2. Eating healthy gives you energy. IV. Maintaining a healthy weight. A. Balancing your food choices over time for healthy eating. 1. Select foods that are low in ingredients when eating healthy. 2. When missing out on one food group one day make up for it the next day. B. Knowing your diet pitfalls. 1. Write down everything you eat for a few days. 2. Check your list of what you ate that...
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... value menu, etc.) b. Advertisements that bend the truth to attract more people i. Different styles of advertisement ii. Other ways to attract people (i.e. smells, visual appeal, etc.) III. Reasons a. Why people still eat it when they know it’s bad i. Prices ii. Convenience iii. Availability IV. Prevention a. How to avoid eating fast food b. How to live a better, more active lifestyle c. Idealize the fact that fast food is bad for the body V. Conclusion Works Cited "http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/fast-food-nutrition-junk-foods-effect-on-your-body.html#b" - Unknown Author, 29th July...
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...DAY 1 (OVER VIEW) with restaurant owner or manger 1. How did you start of? 2. Pay attention on who the business partners and how there relationship, what is the responsibility for each persons? 3. Where we are now? 4. The most money they been making? And present. 5. How they start the day (manager +staff) 6. Do they have any break or holiday? Or over work? With service staffs 7. Staffs name 8. How they see their manager does? 9. Check menu price 10. What their dishes recommend? Do they know their own food? Why? Do the resto charge for it? 11. Order couple of dishes. 12. Mention about the price of the foods with manager 13. Eat 14. Write description how I think about the foods 15. Ask the manager about how is it support to taste or eat 16. Find out why the food not taste the same 17. Lets the manager try the food 18. Who are the one in charge for the price, is it affordable? DAY 2 (IN THE KITCHEN) 19. Checking kitchen equipment, find out if anything broken? 20. Are they do it clean, chef and her chef assistant are they working professionally by know what each other have to do, they system between chef and staff. 21. How long the customer have to wait for the food? Is it enough chef in the kitchen 22. Customers propose about the foods qualities? DAY 3 -7(SOLUTIONS) 23. Provide new dishes 24. lets all the restaurants (mng and staffs) try the foods 25. training chefs ...
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...During the 20th century the Mexican culture has changed rapidly. The contemporary life in the biggest cities has, in many ways, become similar to United States and Europe. However, most Mexican villagers follow the older way of life more than the city people do. There are a few etiquettes that are valid around Mexico when it comes to social relationship, greeting, dining, attire, opposite sex, shopping, and bargaining. In Mexico, the greeting and meeting formalities are very important, it is considered rude to fail to follow social protocols. It is essential to use physical contact to build trust and respect with others. Mexicans often hold a gesture (hug or handshake) longer than Americans and Canadians do. In social situations man shake hands until they know someone well, then they progress to more traditional back slapping and hugs. When women greet each other in social situations they usually do not shake hands, instead pat each other on the right forearm or shoulder. Men bow when greeting a woman in Mexico, and shake hands only if she extends her hand first. But, in business situations women usually offer a handshake. Mexicans are all about physical contact, it is essential. Dining etiquette in Mexico is important to follow if ever dining at a restaurant or in a Mexican home. When dining at Mexican´s home its necessary to remember to always show up 30 minutes or later in most places. Because arriving on time or earlier than planned is considered inappropriate. If you...
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...Jose’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant Case Study 1. How should quality be defined in this restaurant? Quality at this restaurant (like any other) should be defined by the quality of food, customer service and making sure the customer leaves thinking he got his money’s worth from the food he was served. Since Jose’s is located in a business district, getting higher tips should not be very hard if the food and customer service is top notch. Like all business professionals, time is of the essence and one of the most important factors that will stand out for Jose’s in terms of quality would be the speed at which the food is served. Excellent food and a friendly wait staff can only enhance the quality and reputation of the restaurant further. 2. What are the restaurants costs of process failures? The restaurants costs of process failures include bad reviews and loss of repeat customers. In a business district just outside a large metropolitan area, like where Jose’s is located, word of mouth spreads fast and if there are frequent grumblings around the quality of food and customer service, then it will ultimately lead to a decline in the bottom line of the restaurant. With the advent in technology, with apps like Yelp, Facebook and other social media apps, negative experiences and reviews are spread much faster than positive ones. The costs of process failure at a place like Jose’s could prove to be fatal, if correctional steps are not taken immediately. 3. Use...
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