Food Chain and Food Web (Ecosystem) EVS, B. Pharmacy 1st Year, Sem-II
Food topics
1. Leaving Certificate Home Economics: Food Studies Assignments Topics
Year 1
Nutritional
principles
2
Nutritional
principles
3
Food prep/ cooking
process
4
Food
technology
5
Properties
6
Sensory
analysis
2016 Active sports person
(young)
Elderly – muscle
mass
Food Processor Home Baking Sugar Local Market
Descriptive rating test
2015 3rd level student Salt Commercial Pastry Breads Gelatinisation Baked Product (fats)
Simple difference paired
comparison
2014 Family meals (low
income)
Range of dietary
needs
Heart disease Gelatine Pickles Denaturation Chocolate
Preference ranking test
2013 School meals
6-12 year olds
Vegetarianism Rough puff/Choux
pastry
Jam/Jelly/
Marmalade
Marinade Lowfat/sugar/salt
Triangle test
2012 Elderly Childhood Obesity Electric
mixer/Blender
Chutney/Relish Eggs (properties) Crisps
Directional paired
comparison test
2011 Young children
12-24 months
GI Diet Microwave Home Baking
Muffin/Cupcake
Aeration Breakfast cereal
Descriptive rating test
2010 Low income family Osteoporosis Yeast breads Mincemeat
Mince pies
Fats/Oils Soft drinks
Descriptive ranking test
2009 Active sports Iron – women Souffle Yoghurts Gelatinisation Soup
Descriptive ranking test
2008 Young children
2-5 years old
Obesity and diabetes Wok/steamer Handmade
sweets/chocolate
Caramelisation
Coagulation
Healthy snacks
Descriptive rating test
2007 Teenagers canteen
12-18 years
Obesity and diabetes Roasting Chutney/Relish Marinades Fruit juice
Triangle test
2006 Older people Salt and obesity Food processor Ice cream Sugar Pizza
Descriptive rating
preference test
2005 Low income families Vegetarianism
CHD
Yeast Jam Gelatinisation Scones
Triangle/Preference test