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Food Science S2

Standard 2: Food Science History (Set 1)

TermDefinition
Food Science the study of the nature of food, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public
Nutrition the study of food components and their use by the body to sustain life and health
Food Processing deliberate change in food occurring between its point of origin and its availability for consumption
Adulteration lowered quality and safety of a product caused by adding inferior ingredients that may be toxic
Organic grown and processed under strict farming standards that ban synthetic fertilizers, man-made pesticides, GMOs, and ionizing radiation
Farm to Table describes the path of food from the growth of raw product, through processing, preparation, and presentation, to the final consumer
Farm to Fork includes the entire path of food production from the farm to the fork entering the mouth
Food Deserts are low-income areas where residents do not have access to a full-service grocery store within 1 mile in urban areas and 10 miles in rural areas
Food Scientists professionals trained to know the biology and chemistry of foods and the processes used to improve and preserve them
Hydroponic Crops grown with their roots suspended in liquid nutrient solutions
Food analogs natural or manufactured substances used in place of foods or food components
Cryogenic liquids (Quick Freezing) substances that are in liquid form at extremely low temperatures
Food defense is the protection of food products from intentional adulteration by biological, chemical, physical, or radioactive agents
Food security access to nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, and safe food
3 Periods in the Development of Food the early discoveries (Prehistoric Period) of people by trial and error, the period of mass production (Agricultural Period) which grew the food industry, and the addition of government regulations to increase food safety (Industrial Period)
Food trends patterns that emerge in the way large groups of people select and consume food
Regulation Trends State and local governments are exploring ways to improve diet quality through fees and taxation
Food Labeling provides essential product, safety, and nutritional data; In the United States, regulations are enforced primarily by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure clear communication for consumers
 



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