Title: Describe the role of science and food-science management in the development of new food products.
Course: Food Science and Dietetics (19254) > Section: Examining Product Development

Description should include

- relating the role of science to the development of the food industry
- explaining the contribution of food scientists to the advancement of global food production
- identifying science skills necessary for successful scientific research
- outlining the process of developing new products in the food industry
- examining current problems and trends in the food industry.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How is science responsible for a nutritious, safe, and abundant food supply?
- What disciplines of science are involved in food science and technology?
- What effect do food scientists have on the availability of food?
- How will current problems and trends in the food industry affect food production?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary for successful scientific research?
- How can food scientists communicate technical scientific language to general audiences?

Leadership

- Where can information about current food problems and trends be obtained?
- What various food-science careers exist?
- What are the educational requirements of different food-science careers?

Management

- What are career options for food scientists in food business management?
- What are the consequences of not having food scientists in food business management?