You saw some videos about MOLECULAR GASTRONOMY (MG).

Your mission:
1. Define of molecular gastronomy.
2. Find a restaurant (except El Bulli) that serves this MG food. List the name and location.
3. Find a MG recipe.

One page paper.
Print and turn in.

Chapter 2 Article

Choose any specific topic from Chapter 2.

• Any vitamin, mineral, nutrient, fat, cholesterol, digestion process (5th period only)

Google an article based on your topic.

• Summarize the article in one paragraph. 
• Respond with your opinion or how the article reinforces (strengthens) what you have learned in class in a second paragraph.

Guidelines:

• Use Microsoft Word
• One page limit
• Double space
• Name, date, class period
• Include the direct http address link to your article for source information
• Print and turn in

Friday February 11 Assignments

1. Find a recipe for home experience

• Copy and paste into a Word document - DO NOT PRINT DIRECTLY FROM WEBSITE.
• Remove images - limit to one page
• Print two copies - turn one in

2. Research and briefly report on one of the following topics regarding nutrition

vegetarianism
eating disorders
sports nutrition
nutrition for children
nutrition for teenagers
nutrition for pregnant women
nutrition for aging population (geriatric)

• Include website link to direct article where you found your information
• Limit to ONE page - double spaced; this should be one large paragraph
• Summarize the information.
• Include your thoughts on the topic.
• Print and turn in

Commercial Example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coMoHxc67nk

Food Guide Pyramid

Research food guide pyramid information.

You may find more information on My Pyramid than the older version of the Food Guide Pyramid.

Answer the following questions in a microsoft document:

1. What are the food groups?
2. What are the serving allowances for each food group?
3. What are serving sizes for foods?

Serving allowances are HOW MANY servings you should have in one day.
Serving sizes are the size of each serving you should have.
Example: You need six-eleven servings of grain per day. One serving of grain is one slice of bread or equivalent.

Analyze the food you eat. Fully explain your answers!
4. How does it fit into the food guide pyramid?
5. Are you eating according to the food pyramid?
6. How can you improve your eating habits?

Links that may help you:
Food Pyramid information: mypyramid.gov
Serving size information: One, Two