1. Images shutterstock.com Food Science: An Old but New Subject Chapter 1 Remind Ms J to clock in

2. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. What Is Food Science? It involves concepts from math, science, food preparation, health, and technical writing It focuses on what happens to foods before and after you eat them continued

3. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Why Study Food Science? Increase exposure to a variety of career opportunities Enhance problem-solving skills Learn – how to make healthier food choices – proper food preparation techniques – safe food handling practices

4. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Regulation – Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906: prohibits interstate commerce of misbranded and adulterated food, drinks, and drugs – Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938: expands the FDA authority to cover cosmetics and to establish regulations and guidelines for the food industry – Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 focuses on preventing food contamination

5. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Government Regulation Today Labeling and Nutrition Guidelines Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966 requires honest, informative labels Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 requires packaged foods to have a nutrition label and authorizes certain health claims Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 requires food allergy warning labels

6. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. FDA vs USDA Regulates 80% of food supply, approves food additives, sets food labeling guidelines, and creates food safety and wholesomeness standards Oversees meat, poultry, and processed egg products; inspects processing plants; develops dietary guidance; and regulates organic foods

7. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Important Food Organizations Nonpartisan organizations observe and report unbiased, factual communication, policy, and legislation related to the food industry – The International Food Information Council (IFIC) – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

8. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Activity Time! When you’re done, I also gave you some of the Chapter 2 worksheets to explore!