Title: Explore careers within the food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition industries.
Course: Food Science and Dietetics (19254) > Section: Exploring Food Science and Dietetics

Exploration should include

- identifying careers within industries of food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition
- describing the various roles of individuals engaged in careers related to nutrition and dietetics (e.g., education, agriculture, hospitality)
- the field of agriculture (e.g., butchers, meat cutters, meat packers).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What criteria can be used in career selection?
- Why is it important to research careers in the food science, dietetics, and nutrition industry?
- What values support a career selection?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary for a career in this field?
- What questions need to be answered to make a wise career selection?
- What resources are available for locating information on careers related to the food-science industry?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are important for success in a culinary arts profession and/or a food-related career?
- How can leaders prepare employees to pursue new opportunities in the food industry and food science- related pathways?

Management

- What resources and training are required for a career in the food science, dietetics, and nutrition industry?
- What personal factors affect career choices and goals in food science, dietetics, and nutrition industry?
- What might be the effect of long-term and short-term career goals on the food science, dietetics, and nutrition industry?