Why do we study Food Science?
To Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Eating a balanced diet
Fruits
Vegetables
Proteins
Grains
Drinking plenty of water
Being in healthy relationships
non-toxic
encouraging
trusting
mutual respect
Physical activities
lifting weights
going on regular walks
dancing
swimming
Gain Knowledge of Food Borne Illnesses
Norovirus
Stomach Cramping
Diarrhea
Contaminated or poorly cleaned untensils
thourogly clean cooking utensils
wash cutting boards between cutting
Vomiting
Salmonella Typhi
Diarrhea
Fever
improper temperature while cooking
Use a meat thermometer when cooking meat
Cramps
E.Coli
Diarreha
Stomach Cramping
Poor hygiene
wash hands regularly
clean workspace before cooking
Vomiting
Shigella
Diarrhea
Fever
Unsafe food sources
Food with unknown origins
Food that has been recalled
Stomach Cramping
Hepatitis A
Upset Stomach
Dark Urine
improper temperature storage
Make sure you are storing meat and dairy at proper temperatures
check your foods expiry dates before using
Nausea
To learn about the relationship between our eating habits and the environment
It is important to learn about how the food we consume negatively and positivley affects the environment because with that knowledge we'll be able to make educated decisions that will help the enviornment in the long run instead of contiuing to damage it.
Fish
A lot of the fish that we consume are overfished meaning that their population is dwindling which culd negativley affect the ecosystems they're apart of and inpart have a negative affect on oceans and our environment.
Some alternatives for fish can be Tofu
Jackfruit
Banana Blossoms
Meat Production
The mass production of meats such as beef and lamb are one of the main contributors to the carbon footprints of humans. It contributes to deforestation and greenhouse gases such as methane that have a negative affect on our ozone.
Ground Chicken
Ground Turkey
Almonds
The culptivation of Almonds uses a lot of water, the water consumptioin of almond and almond products contributes to droughts around the world. This is made even worse by the fact that approximatley 80% of all almonds come from California, who struggles with forest fires and droughts every year.
Cashews
Hazelnuts
Peanuts
Palm Oil
The production of Palm oil is a huge contributor of deforestation which leads to the destruction of ecosystems and habitats of animals. It also causes errosion which contributes to soil and water pollution and is a large contributor to the emisson of greenhouse gases.
Canola Oil
To Learn About the Vitamins and Minerals in our Food
Vitamins are nurtients in our food that serve different roles in our bodies that keep us happy and healthy.
Vitamin A
Vision
Growth
Reproduction
Vitamin C
Reduces risk of chronic illness
Helps manage blood pressure
Helps prevent Iron dificiency
Vitamin D
Helps with Calcium Absorbtion
Aids in muscle, bone and heart health
Boosts your Immune System