Title: Describe food systems and U.S. consumption trends.
Course: Food Science and Dietetics (19254) > Section: Exploring Food Science and Dietetics

Description should include

- analyzing the U.S. food supply chain and consumption trends using data
- summarizing the influence of food supply and consumption trends on concerns related to
  - the environment
  - health
  - culture and demographics
  - waste management
  - locally produced foods
  - vegetarian and vegan options
  - organically grown foods
  - bioengineered foods.

Teacher Resource:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the individual’s role in the food system?
- What health concerns have changed the way consumers eat when dining out?
- What is the difference between organically grown food and conventionally grown foods? Bioengineered foods and genetically modified organisms?

Communication

- How do family food choices affect food supply?
- How can a food operation communicate to its customers food trends being offered in current cuisines?

Leadership

- How could an individual’s choices affect the food system?
- How can current and changing trends be set for a food operation?
- How can one be sure that food labeled as organic is actually organic?
- Which federal department is responsible for verifying organic status?
- What can be done to reduce food waste in the United States?

Management

- How am I affected by the food system?
- How can food operations be sure that their food sources are safe and reliable?