Lifestyle Changes and their Impacts

This assignment explores the multifaceted impacts of lifestyle changes. It delves into how individual choices affect global issues like climate change, citing sources from The Guardian and VOA News. The analysis also considers the implications of lifestyle shifts on health, referencing studies on obesity and internally/externally attributed changes. Further, the assignment examines the role of lifestyle changes in shaping culinary trends, drawing upon examples of French migrant cuisine in London and the evolution of cookery broadcasting.

Cookery

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1.1.........................................................................................................................................1
a. London's geographical features and their potential influence on eating and drinking patterns
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Map of London showing its significant geographical features...................................................1
Two important geographical factors that impacts upon the typical eating and drinking patterns
of London people........................................................................................................................3
b. London's key demographics and population distribution, including past and recent
immigration and their impact on eating and drinking patterns...................................................4
Available population or demographic statistics of London........................................................4
London's urban and rural population with their distinct food patterns.......................................5
A significant change or food adaptation in London due to migration........................................5
Task 1.2 ...........................................................................................................................................6
a. Influence of London's culture on eating and drinking patterns...............................................6
b. Two examples of key religious/cultural events that impact on eating and drinking pattern
and trends in London...................................................................................................................6
TASK 1.3.........................................................................................................................................7
Two significant lifestyle changes within London that has affected their food patterns..............7
Main characteristics of lifestyle trend.........................................................................................7
Its influence on eating and drinking patterns..............................................................................7
Task 1.4............................................................................................................................................8
a. Significant media influence.....................................................................................................8
b. Significant person....................................................................................................................8
c. Significant technology development.......................................................................................8
d. Significant scientific development..........................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Cookery is referred to be an art of preparing food with distinct culinary skills that
sometime shows an in-built potency of the individual towards cooking. However, it can be
together learned by the individuals who are duly interested to acquire this art of food
preparation1. Although, migration has together impacted on the traditional ways of cooking in
several locations where the present report has discoursed upon a similar alteration in Britain
where there conventional cuisines are largely affected by the immigrants residing in different
regions of London, UK.
1.1 LOCATION
LOCATION
COUNTRY :- UNITED KINGDOM
REGION :- LONDON
PROVINCE – City London
AREA - 1,572 km2
POPULATION - 8673714
1 Kelly, J. and Bates, C., 2016. 10 ways the UK's eating habits have changed. [Online]. Available through:
<http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35595530>. [Accessed on 4th May 2017].
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1.1 Geography
 Climatic conditions and the type of region are the two significant factors that duly
impacts on the typical eating and drinking patterns of London based people.
 London is situated at the coast of Thames that is navigating river which crosses the city
from the south west to the east.
 This is for instance to specify about a rising condition of global warming in the world that
is in turn resulting in raising the temperature with more heat and humidity in the
weather2.
1.1 CLIMATE
ANNUAL TEMPERATURE ANNUAL RAINFALL
38.1°C (100.6 °F) 106.5 DAYS ON AVERAGE
 Also, a low occurrence of rainfall is also referred to be yet another pitfall of such climatic
change that in turn impact upon the food patterns of London people.
2 Luckhurst, P., 2017. 7 of London's most inspiring young people who are changing the capital. [Online].
Available through: <http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/7-of-londons-most-inspiring-young-
people-who-are-changing-the-capital-a3445741.html>. [Accessed on 4th May 2017].
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 As a result to which, people are more acquaint to consume such food and beverages that
has a significant presence of watery content in it as a way of beating the warmth.
1.1 DEMOGRAPHICS
 London's population is approximately referred to be 8.63 million by the end of 2015. It is
with a majority of immigrants from distinct nations whose ratio is estimated to extend by
around 5 million by the year 20313.
 Below is the demographic statistics of London-
3 Neslen, A., 2016. Europe's climate change goals 'need profound lifestyle changes'. [Online]. Available
through: <https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/feb/15/europe-climate-change-goals-need-
profound-lifestyle-changes-european-commission>. [Accessed on 4th May 2017].
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1.1 KEY POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS
 This is on comparing and contrasting the food habits of London residents in urbanised
and rural areas.
 Wherein, the urbanised locations are composed of rich people who are mostly consuming
processed foods with a major quantity of meat in it and dines out at least 4 times a week.
 However, the rural locations of London comprising with more number of poor people
stuck by financial crisis are more acquaint to consume fruits and vegetables 4.
 Beside this, another comparative dimension in their adapted food habits is a rising
tendency of eating ready-made or processed foods rather than using freshly made
products.
4 Internally vs. Externally Attributed Lifestyle Changes. 2016. [Online]. Available through:
<http://crossfitlondonuk.com/2011/11/27/internally-vs-externally-attributed-lifestyle-changes/>. [Accessed
on 4th May 2017].
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The Italianisation of British food is referred to be a well known fact that has together
been reflected in London as a resultant effect of immigration of near about 50% Italians
residing over here.
As a result to which, the London people are now more acquaint to the Italian cuisines
with more consumption of pasta and pizza, etc.
1.2 a culture Influence
Different countries have diverse set of eating and drinking pattern and all these changes
as per the type of culture that is being followed in the country. With this respect, below given are
three significant features:
 Immigration: People around the world visit to London for education, job or travel.
Individuals from different part of the world have diverse set of eating and
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drinking patterns5. In this context, local people have introduced type of food and
drinks that are preferred by these people and so local people also enjoy them.
 Observances: In London, there are different type of innovations that are done in
eating and drinking. These are done as per the taste and preferences of customers.
 Festivals: At the time of festivals like Christmas, Easter, etc. Variety of dishes are
and drinks are preferred at London.
Typical London Food related cultural events
There are many events that take place at London and they effect on eating and drinking
pattern at London. Below given are two of the events:
 The international food & drink event: In accordance with this type of culture that
is followed at London which take place every year. People around the world,
come up with different type of dishes and drinks. This is highly helpful enough to
influence the eating and drinking pattern and trends at London.
 Christmas: This is one of the festivals that is most importantly celebrated at the
month of December. It includes variety of cakes, dishes and drinks that includes
people to have them6. There are variety of innovations that are made which
enables to grab attention of people and they tent to buy them.
1.3 Significant lifestyle changes
Main characteristics of lifestyle trend
 London residents with an equal existence of both men and women are nowadays more
inclined to lead a workaholic lifestyle7.
5 Kelly, D., 2016. A Migrant Culture on Display: the French Migrant and French Gastronomy in London (19th
to 21st centuries). Modern Languages Open.
6 Lyon, P. and Ross, L., 2016. Broadcasting cookery: BBC radio programmes in the 1920s and
1930s. International Journal of Consumer Studies.
7 Baragona, S., 2012. Climate Change Could Alter Eating Habits. [Online]. Available through:
<http://www.voanews.com/a/changing-climate-could-alter-global-eating-habits/1539515.html>. [Accessed
on 4th May 2017].
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 Additionally, the youngsters are also referred to adopt the trend of partying outside and
lead a life of diva and pop-star, etc.
Its influence on eating and drinking patterns
 Both the above identified lifestyle trends in the London residents are resulting in causing
major health issues with a rising condition of obesity where a large number of people are
in huge preference of eating outside almost on regular basis.
 It is also due to a major involvement of fast food and unhealthy drinks that is
significantly resulting in the occurrence of various diseases in London residents8.
1.4 Significant of media and technology
Media influences Computers and television can be determined as important part in everyday life.
These are the source of information regarding different areas. Eating and drinking get includes
on the people as per the type of information that is being provided.
 Dishes and drinks that are not healthy for consumption and detail conveyed on customers
will have negative impact over the preference of individuals.
 On the other hand, people are health conscious and the information regarding the food or
drinks are positive, then it has positive impact over the preference of people at London.
Personal influences: Clare Smyth who is one of the first female to run three Michelin starred
kitchen. The type of information and the dishes that are provided by her is highly effective as
people have trust and they have developed a positive perception within their mind of the drinks
and dishes that are provided by them. The type of recipes that are provided by her influence
others to prepare similar dishes9. People tent to accept the dishes that are provided by them as the
positive perception enables to accept the changes that they make in the food and drinks.
8 New study reveals how changes in lifestyle are contributing to dramatic rise in obesity. 2015. [Online].
Available through: <https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/
newstudyidentifieshowcaloriesandlackofstrenuousnessworkarecontributingtotheglobalriseinobesity.aspx>.
[Accessed on 4th May 2017].
9 Cusack, I., 2014. Cookery Books and Celebrity Chefs: Men's Contributions to National Cuisines in Sub-
Saharan Africa. Food, Culture & Society. 17(1). pp.65-80.
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Technology influences : With time, there are different type of technology that is introduced
which are helpful enough to deliver high quality and better services. Below given are few of the
improvement sin technology:
 ITW Pillar Technologies: It has announced the development of induction sealing
coil technology that are helpful to design with the capacity to seal all containers
with the help of dispensing features.
 GEA's is one of the discoveries that has been made to produce pasta filata cheese.
Scientific Influences : There are different type of dishes that are has been introduced in London
and new products are made as per the understanding the preference of customers. Some of them
are as follows which are only provided in London: Eton Mess: It is a type of dessert, it is a mix of crushed merangue, strawberries and
cream10.
 Bangers and Mash: It is a classic that includes smashed potatoes as a side in Mash and
Bangers.
CONCLUSION
Innovations are made in food and drinks, these are made by understand the taste and
preference of customers. Further, use of technology is also helpful enough to deliver better
services to people. In addition to this, television and internet can be determined as the most
effective source in delivering information.
10 Ching, M. B., 2016. The Flow of Turtle Soup from the Caribbean via Europe to Canton, and Its Modern
American Fate. Gastronomica: The Journal of Critical Food Studies. 16(1). pp.79-89.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Ching, M. B., 2016. The Flow of Turtle Soup from the Caribbean via Europe to Canton, and Its
Modern American Fate. Gastronomica: The Journal of Critical Food Studies. 16(1).
pp.79-89.
Cusack, I., 2014. Cookery Books and Celebrity Chefs: Men's Contributions to National Cuisines
in Sub-Saharan Africa. Food, Culture & Society. 17(1). pp.65-80.
Kelly, D., 2016. A Migrant Culture on Display: the French Migrant and French Gastronomy in
London (19th to 21st centuries). Modern Languages Open.
Lyon, P. and Ross, L., 2016. Broadcasting cookery: BBC radio programmes in the 1920s and
1930s. International Journal of Consumer Studies.
Online
Baragona, S., 2012. Climate Change Could Alter Eating Habits. [Online]. Available through:
<http://www.voanews.com/a/changing-climate-could-alter-global-eating-habits/
1539515.html>. [Accessed on 4th May 2017].
Internally vs. Externally Attributed Lifestyle Changes. 2016. [Online]. Available through:
<http://crossfitlondonuk.com/2011/11/27/internally-vs-externally-attributed-lifestyle-
changes/>. [Accessed on 4th May 2017].
Kelly, J. and Bates, C., 2016. 10 ways the UK's eating habits have changed. [Online]. Available
through: <http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35595530>. [Accessed on 4th May 2017].
Luckhurst, P., 2017. 7 of London's most inspiring young people who are changing the capital.
[Online]. Available through: <http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/7-of-
londons-most-inspiring-young-people-who-are-changing-the-capital-a3445741.html>.
[Accessed on 4th May 2017].
Neslen, A., 2016. Europe's climate change goals 'need profound lifestyle changes'. [Online].
Available through: <https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/feb/15/europe-
climate-change-goals-need-profound-lifestyle-changes-european-commission>.
[Accessed on 4th May 2017].
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New study reveals how changes in lifestyle are contributing to dramatic rise in obesity. 2015.
[Online]. Available through:
<https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/
newstudyidentifieshowcaloriesandlackofstrenuousnessworkarecontributingtotheglobalrise
inobesity.aspx>. [Accessed on 4th May 2017].
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