Title: Research the effects of science and technology on food composition and safety, from production through consumption.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-12) > Section: Enhancing Nutrition and Wellness

Research should explore

- preservation practices (e.g., irradiation, pasteurization, canning)
- genetically modified foods
- transportation of food (e.g., the carbon footprint involved)
- food storage practices
- food origins
  - industrial farming
  - organic farming
  - hydroponic farming
  - locally sourced foods.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are genetically modified foods?
- What are the principal differences between industrial and organic farming?

Communication

- What does the label “USDA Organic” signify and communicate?
- What is the government’s role in ensuring food safety and communicating quality assurance standards to consumers?

Leadership

- Why should industrialized nations assist developing nations with their food supplies?
- What effect does the worldwide distribution of food have on the environment?

Management

- How have science and technology influenced food production, food storage, and food preparation?
- What educational preparation is needed to pursue a career in food technology?