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Chapter 2. Why Study Food Science?. Chp . 2 Vocabulary Words. 1. biodiversity 2. entrepreneurs 3. entry-level jobs 4. integrated pest management (IPM) 5. sustainable farming. Chp. 2 Questions. 6. How can studying food science help you manage your physical health?
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Chapter 2 Why Study Food Science?
Chp. 2 Vocabulary Words • 1. biodiversity • 2. entrepreneurs • 3. entry-level jobs • 4. integrated pest management (IPM) • 5. sustainable farming
Chp. 2 Questions • 6. How can studying food science help you manage your physical health? • 7. Describe what the career of a food scientist is like. • 8. What global issues might find solutions in food science? • 9. How do advancements in food science promote environmental protection? • 10. Give 3 examples of how food science promotes environmental protection.
Why Study Food Science? • Personal benefits- It will be helpful to you. • Protecting your health- you will have the knowledge to make better decisions about food choices. • Understanding food safety- People who study food science learn what it takes to keep the food supply safe for themselves & others. • Gaining practical skills- you can increase your cooking skills in the kitchen. • Exploring careers- the field of food science is so varied, many different careers are possible.
As a personal benefit, studying food science can help you______. • Choose a healthful way to prepare food • Evaluate nutritional claims made for a food • Discover an exciting career • All of the above
Entry-level jobs- those that don’t require experience or training. Ex. Salad maker • Most careers in food science require a degree. People who do scientific research often get an advanced degree like a master’s or Ph.D. Ex. A scientist who finds food products & packaging that can go into space. • Entrepreneurs- they run businesses of their own. Ex. Freelance writing or operating a food processing business.
Someone with a degree in food science might be found working in a _______. • Corn field • Magazine office • Health clinic • All the above.
Social Impacts • Food science can influence & improve the survival of a healthy world population. It is also a kind of “current event.” • Food for the world’s people- Food Scientists can try to understand some global situations, problems, and possible solutions. Cure for world hunger. Ex. Better preservation & distribution of food to where it is needed to avoid being wasted. • Biodiversity- Cultivating a variety of plants & animals. Ex. Scientists modify a plant so that it grows more quickly, yet still grows in poor soil.
Public Health & Safety- Food scientists aim to make the food supply the best it can be nutritionally and ensure the safety of the food supply. • Effects on Families- Food science benefits families since scientists continue to learn more about nutrients and as a result, there are many healthful products that are safe to eat. Also, food science plays a role in processing and preserving foods to have quick meals.
Environmental Impacts • Environmental protection goes hand in hand with agricultural improvement. Ex. Breeding hardier plants reduces the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Research continues into energy-and cost-saving technologies for processing, storing, and transporting foods. • Sustainable farming- producing food by natural methods that fit local needs and conditions. Ex. A farmer might graze dairy cows on land that does not support crops.
Integrated pest management (IPM)- controls pests with nonchemical deterrents. It is a system-wide approach of natural controls to help manage the land. Ex. Composting plant waste.
An advantage of integrated pest management is that it often_______. • Cost less than using chemicals • Upsets the environment less than chemical treatments • Finds uses for previously unwanted plants or insects • All of the above
A practice that might be used in sustainable farming is _______. • Enriching the soil with compost • Adding vitamins to chicken feed • Improving a fruit’s appearance with a safe wax coating. • All of the above
Your Study of Food Science • You will learn what makes one food different from another. • Why people form food preferences. • You will see science at work in everyday life. • You will carry out lab experiments. • The information you gain will serve you well throughout life.
Food science has a environmental , personal, or social impact on the following: • A grandparent looks for help in choosing healthful foods for her changing nutrition needs. • Advances in feeding & breeding produce cattle that have leaner beef. • Scientists discover how to use a native weed in a nutritious feed for cows.