EmailMe Form - Biology 2010 - Lab #4

Your Food
What food item did you choose? *
What part (or parts) of the plant do we consume? *
Root
Stem
Leaf
Flower
Fruit
Seed
Seedling
If this food is packaged or labeled what is the brand and/or company name? *
Write N/A if it was not labeled
The Health Aspects of Your Food
What are the heath benefits of this food? *
You can list vitamins and minerals, but also include any information on how it helps us (i.e. good for circulation)
What are the risks associated of consuming this food? *
Usually risks are associated with over consumption, but if you aren't able to find any "N/A" is an acceptable answer.
Grade your food on its healthiness *
A+: This food is amazing and we all should consume more of it
A: This food is great and should be consumed weekly
B: This food is okay in moderation
C: This food is neutral - neither good nor bad
D: We should avoid this food and look for a similar alternative
F: We should avoid this food at all costs, as it only hurts us
Food Sustainability
How is it sold to us? *
Raw and loose
Raw and pagkaged
Dried and packaged
Canned/bottled
Frozen and packaged
Cooked/roasted and packaged
Is there waste when it is purchased? *
No! I can use everything and compost the scraps
It's optional (i.e. produce bags)
The packaging is recyclable (i.e. a box)
I will have to throw out the wrapper
There are multiple layers to the packaging, some compostable, some recycable and/or some trash
There is a lot waste with this item
What is the location or country of origin of this food? *
If you have chosen fresh produce this will often be listed on the price sign in the grocery store. If you have chosen a packaged food it may list the origin or might say the distributor. Attempt to find where the company sources their product.
How many kilometres did this food item travel to get to St. John's Newfoundland? *
Use Google maps to estimate this.
Is the food you chose organic? *
Yes
No
Any comments on the above?
Is the food you chose sustainabily harvested? *
Yes
No
Any comments on the above?
Are the workers who harvest/prepare this food treated fairly? *
Yes
No
Any comments on the above?
Describe any environmental concerns you have with this food. *
Grade your food on sustainability: *
A+: This food is local, in season, and sustainably harvested
A: This food has little negative effect on people and the environment, but, as with all farming, displaces native environments. It's best when purchased in season locally
B: This food has little negative effect on people and the environment, but has to travel a long distance to get here, and would be better in season locally
C: This food causes some concern to the long term health of environment, and would be better in season locally
D: This food should be considered a treat for special occasions, or only consumed in it's country of origin
F: We should petition our government to not allow the importation or growing of this food as it hurts people and the environment
Do you have any follow up comments on your food's sustainability?
Final Thoughts
What overall grade would you give your food? *
A+
A
B
C
D
F
Why did you give your food this grade? *
Your Name *
First Last
Your Email *
Please enter your MUN email address
Which day is your lab held? *
Do we have your permission to use your assignment answers in a future public information campaign?
No, please do not use my assignment
Yes, you can use my assignment, but please keep my name anonymous
Yes, you can use my assignment, and I would like to be credited.
All parts of the assignment may or may not be used.
When you hit "Submit" your assignment will be emailed directly to Linda Morrissey and will be accessible by the education staff at the Botanical Garden.
If you have any questions about this assignment please email: Christine Gillard at cbyers@mun.ca

Upon submission of this assignment you will be directed to a survey about the Grocery Store Botany lab. The survey is anonymous and is not connected to this assignment. It is not mandatory, but we appreciate all answers received.

Your Food

The Health Aspects of Your Food

Food Sustainability

Final Thoughts

When you hit "Submit" your assignment will be emailed directly to Linda Morrissey and will be accessible by the education staff at the Botanical Garden.