Description should include
- analyzing the food supply chain in the United States
- summarizing the impact on food supply and consumption of trends and concerns such as those related to
- the environment
- health
- waste management
- locally produced foods
- vegetarian options
- organically grown foods
- genetically engineered foods.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What is my role in the food system?
- What health concerns have changed the way consumers eat when dining out?
- What is the difference between genetically engineered foods and organically grown foods?
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 do I 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 eliminate 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 reliable?