Ethical Eating and Food Choices

Vocabulary terms and definitions related to ethical eating, vegetarian diet types, and sustainable food production based on the Year 10 Focus on Food curriculum.

Ethical Eating

The practice of making food choices that consider the impact on the environment, society, and animal welfare.

Vegan

A type of vegetarian diet that excludes all animal products; often analyzed for appearance, aroma, flavour, texture, nutrition, and cost.

Lacto-vegetarian

A type of vegetarian diet that includes dairy products but excludes eggs and meat.

Ovo-vegetarian

A type of vegetarian diet that includes eggs but excludes dairy products and meat.

Food Miles

A concept used to evaluate the global impact of food choices by comparing the distance local foods travel versus imported foods.

Fair Trade Labels

Certifications used by food producers and supermarkets to address ethical issues in the production and consumption chain.

Animal Welfare Certifications

Labels used by supermarkets and food producers to address ethical considerations regarding the treatment of animals.

Wholegrain Cereals

A food group identified on the Sanitarium website as an important part of a vegetarian diet, with recommendations to increase daily consumption.

Sunfed 'Chicken Free Chicken'

A meat-alternative product that replicates the physical and sensory properties of conventional fresh chicken.

Lab-grown Meat

A food product characterized as cruelty-free, safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly, often weighing approximately $17\,OZ$ ($482\,g$).

Global Food Security

One of the key areas impacted by the choice to consume meat alternatives like plant-based products.

Sensory Analysis

The evaluation of food products—specifically vegan alternatives—based on appearance, aroma, flavour, and texture.