You now live in a world where geographic boundaries cease to exist when it comes to goods services and even food. Most people think nothing of having freshly squeezed Florida orange juice or New Zealand kiwis for breakfast; even those who live in New York City with 10-inches of snow on the ground in the middle of January. In this day and age everything and anything is available for consumption year-round at a local grocery store if you have the financial means.
Although it may be an unintended consequence these conveniences can come with potentially major ecological and economic impacts that are both positive and negative. For example the coffee you drink may come from beans imported from Columbia the sugar you use may come from India or the steaks you sear on the grill may have come from Argentina. How much fuel was spent transporting these products across land and ocean? Were any pesticides used? If so was it done in a sustainable fashion? Were forests cleared to make room for grazing herds or larger agricultural fields? These are just a few of the many questions that should be considered when making selections at the grocery store.
Using the Internet your textbook or the library conduct your own research to learn more about the variety of ways in which foods can be acquired:
For this Assignment you will write a 1000-word essay in which you analyze a single meal you eat. Please be sure the meal has a minimum of four components. For example:
Address the following questions as you write your Assignment:
Basic Writing Expectations: