Food Knowledge and Power

Research Paper # 100355

Agricultural Studies
Environmental Studies
Nutrition > Food

An examination of the sociological, technological, environmental and safety issues related to a lasagna-based meal preparation.

2,263 words () | 8 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the sociological, technological, environmental and safety issues related to food. It details one meal, lasagna, and then discusses several issues related to the production of the meal and the ingredients used. The paper analyzes the environmental factors involved in the ingredient preparation and growth, the risk and safety associated with some of the ingredients and the skills and knowledge involved in creating the meal.

Table of Contents:
Meal Chosen: Lasagna And Chips, Bread, Wine, Tea, Tap Water
Environmental Impacts Of Your Meal
The Social And Economic Relationships That Created Your Food
The Technology, Skills And Knowledge Involved In Creating Your Meal
Your Meal And Risk

From the Paper:

"This leads to another major issue - the safety requirements for exports and safe import standards. In order to support the economic requirements of global agriculture, Mitullah (2000) tells us that sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, as required for compliance with the World Trade Association (WTO) are often difficult for third-world countries to comply with. The costs associate with such an effort make competing in the agricultural market, based on the technology requirements, prohibitive. These restrictions are seen in the same light as tariffs or quantitative restrictions on trade (Mitullah, 2000) even though they are entirely technology driven and based. Mitullah (2000) estimates the cost of a hazard analysis and critical control point program to be $82.7 million for a five-year period."

Sample of Sources Used:

Blezard, P. (2006). Plant impact focuses on healthier food. Food Trade Review. Retrieved on November 14, 2006 from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1:144871975
Calamai, P. (2001, February 5). GM food report: Ottawa rapped, expert study considered major setback for biotech industry. Toronto Star. Retrieved on November 14, 2006 from http://www.intekom.com/tm_info/rw10208.htm
McMichael, P. (2000). The power of food. Agriculture and Human Values, 17, 21-33.
Miller, D. S. (2000). A note on the representation of environmental risks in the news. The Qualitative Report. Retrieved on November 14, 2006 from http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR4-1/miller.html
Mitullah, W. (2000). Food safety requirements and food exports from developing countries. American Journal of Agricultural Economics. Retrieved on November 14, 2006 from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1:70659310