Romel Lherisson
Scientific Inquiry
Hungry Planet Paper
One of the most interesting things about human life is how we are all different and yet we are all alike. These similarities are often seen in times of fear and terror. For example, with the attacks in Paris by ISIS and our security as a whole, our fears and insecurities have managed to create an overall theme of solidarity. However, those similarities go deeper than fear. We all breath, sleep and of course eat. Johnny from Texas and Yip Xiang from Hong Kong both eat; although something entirely different, eating is a common ground.
The book “Hungry Planet” by Peter Menzel is an amazing piece of graphic literature that allows those similarities in food to shine through, but more importantly …show more content…
Raising your own crops is huge for the Aboubakars of the Breidjing Camp. The refugee family of six provides their own meat, fish and eggs, which totals to be 47% of their budget. Sometimes they buy a live goat from the market place to slaughter and kill. In total, they spend $1.23 a week on food, but if you are to include food rations purchased locally, it totals out to be $24.37. Their condiments, which are 10% of their budget is drastically different than mine. They eat dried pepper and sunflower oil. 41.4% of their budget is spent on vegetables, nuts and fruits and dairy is not available to them to drink or eat. Unfortunately due to rations that go on in the area, their diet and food selection is next to none. It is sadly the reality of the world that people are unfortunately placed in situations they can not control. It is almost insane to imagine a world where my family has only spent $1.23 on food for a family of …show more content…
There was not an overwhelming amount of money spent on one thing or another. There was however a massive difference in what was bought with the money. However the Melanders of Germany break this chain. They spend $500.07 a week on food; 10% of that being meat, eggs and fish. The family of four spends 15% of their budget on fruits and vegetables and 14% on beverages to accommodate their 1920’s styled kitchen. What is apparent in this case is that money allows them to buy healthier options opposed to other people within Westernized countries. The family buys things such as soda water, multivitamin orange juice, apples, healthier beers, wines and other food products that may be out of reach for the typical family. It is a fact that healthier foods are priced higher than regular foods, and due to the uneven pricing, healthy foods are truly only accessible to those who can afford
Scientific Inquiry
Hungry Planet Paper
One of the most interesting things about human life is how we are all different and yet we are all alike. These similarities are often seen in times of fear and terror. For example, with the attacks in Paris by ISIS and our security as a whole, our fears and insecurities have managed to create an overall theme of solidarity. However, those similarities go deeper than fear. We all breath, sleep and of course eat. Johnny from Texas and Yip Xiang from Hong Kong both eat; although something entirely different, eating is a common ground.
The book “Hungry Planet” by Peter Menzel is an amazing piece of graphic literature that allows those similarities in food to shine through, but more importantly …show more content…
Raising your own crops is huge for the Aboubakars of the Breidjing Camp. The refugee family of six provides their own meat, fish and eggs, which totals to be 47% of their budget. Sometimes they buy a live goat from the market place to slaughter and kill. In total, they spend $1.23 a week on food, but if you are to include food rations purchased locally, it totals out to be $24.37. Their condiments, which are 10% of their budget is drastically different than mine. They eat dried pepper and sunflower oil. 41.4% of their budget is spent on vegetables, nuts and fruits and dairy is not available to them to drink or eat. Unfortunately due to rations that go on in the area, their diet and food selection is next to none. It is sadly the reality of the world that people are unfortunately placed in situations they can not control. It is almost insane to imagine a world where my family has only spent $1.23 on food for a family of …show more content…
There was not an overwhelming amount of money spent on one thing or another. There was however a massive difference in what was bought with the money. However the Melanders of Germany break this chain. They spend $500.07 a week on food; 10% of that being meat, eggs and fish. The family of four spends 15% of their budget on fruits and vegetables and 14% on beverages to accommodate their 1920’s styled kitchen. What is apparent in this case is that money allows them to buy healthier options opposed to other people within Westernized countries. The family buys things such as soda water, multivitamin orange juice, apples, healthier beers, wines and other food products that may be out of reach for the typical family. It is a fact that healthier foods are priced higher than regular foods, and due to the uneven pricing, healthy foods are truly only accessible to those who can afford