Food Science 2.0

What are some ways that you can protect yourself or your family from food borne illness? Identify and describe them

- Keep perishable food cold - Don't thaw on the counter

Identify several possible careers you could have in the field of food science. Explain each job is/does

Biochemist - Study chemical and physical principles of living things Meat Scientists - They stretch muscle cells

Which of the following branches of science are related to food science?

Biology, botany, physiology, zoology and bacteriology.

Know the differences between Clostridium Perfringens and Clostridium Botulinum.

C.P - Intestinal trust at all the time C.B - Contaminated fish and canned foods

Food scientists contribute to the development of nutrition labels. What information can we find on nutrition labels?

Fat, protein, carbohydrates and fiber

How does food infection differ from food intoxication?

Food Infection - Pathogenic microorganism that enters the body with the food eaten Food intoxication-grows in food and produce toxin

What are some concerns to the Food and Agricultural Organization?

Food out of reach to people, people in dire need of food, water and basic sanitation

What is food processing?

Food processing

How do molds relate to food borne illness?

Give spoiled foods a fuzzy look, they produce more waste then danger

Why is evaluation important to food scientists?

Helps retire a product before test marinating with consumers.

Describe what is important to know about Clostridium Botulinum bacteria?

Is in your intestines and ingested by large numbers once in the body spores release toxin

One important aspect of food science relates to nutrition. What is a reason this is so important?

It keeps your body developing, without this our body would die

_____ is a soil based microorganism that favors processed meats and soft cheeses

Listeria Monocotyledon

What are the most common causes of food borne illness?

Molds, yeast and bacteria

Is food processing ALWAYS a good thing?

No

What situations might be a challenge to preventing food borne illness?

Outbreak investigations, and the public health

What are some of the FDA's responsibilities?

Oversee food processing, test for environmental contaminators, sets levels of pesticides

Food scientists help maintain the _______ progress of our food supply

Progress

How do yeasts relate to food borne illness?

Reacts with organic acids making the environment less acid

Advances in ______ have enabled us to make many discoveries in the field of food science.

Science

Why is food production important?

Scientists make crops grow faster, smaller of seedless

Biotechnology is the use of what?

Scientists use the tools of modern genetics in the age of process

Evaluation is what type of process?

Seeing if the food can cook, refrigerate and etc.

What are some ways food can be use (that may or may not end up being eaten)?

Soybeans - soy milk, newsprint and soybean oil. Growing consumer demand secures earth resources

______ is a microorganism that is exhaled from the nasal passages and thrives in warm meats and starches

Staphylococcus Aureus

Food Science is the study of what?

The study of producing, processing, preparing, evaluating, and using food.

Why are bacteria so effective at causing food borne illness?

There 20 types of bacteria and 8 of them are major causes

What do food scientists do that allows us to have foods like 'convenience' foods (for example, microwave popcorn)?

They process them

How has food science aided in the study of nutrition?

They study how to connect food with our body functions and how to improve the food