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