Food Sciences and Dietetics (FSD)

Students will integrate the knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition.FCS.FSD.1

  • A

    Analyze career paths within food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition industries.FCS.FSD.1.A

    1.  

      Beginning (b)

      1. 1

        Identify careers in food science, technology, dietetics, and nutrition. FCS.FSD.1.A.b.1

      2. 2

        Define labor market information and its impact on employment opportunities within food science and dietetics. FCS.FSD.1.A.b.2

      3. 3

        Identify job skills in completing tasks at work.FCS.FSD.1.A.b.3

      4. 4

        List professional organizations related to food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition. FCS.FSD.1.A.b.4

    2.  

      Intermediate (i) 

      1. 1

        Explain the roles and functions of individuals engaged in food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition careers.FCS.FSD.1.A.i.1

      2. 2

        Analyze opportunities for employment across local, state, and national levels within food science and dietetics.FCS.FSD.1.A.i.2

      3. 3

        Identify skills, knowledge, and dispositions that are necessary to work in the food service, dietetics, and nutrition industries.FCS.FSD.1.A.i.3

      4. 4

        Summarize professional organizations and the purpose(s) these serve. FCS.FSD.1.A.i.4

    3.  

      Advanced (a)

      1. 1

        Analyze education, training requirements, and employment or entrepreneurial opportunities for career paths in food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition.FCS.FSD.1.A.a.1

      2. 2

        Analyze the correlation between food science, dietetics, and nutrition occupations and local, state, national, and global economies.FCS.FSD.1.A.a.2

      3. 3

        Create an employment portfolio to communicate knowledge and skills in food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition careers.FCS.FSD.1.A.a.3

      4. 4

        Analyze the role of professional organizations in food science, food technology, dietetics, and nutrition careers.FCS.FSD.1.A.a.4

  • B

    Apply risk management procedures to food safety, food testing, and sanitation.FCS.FSD.1.B

    1.  

      Beginning (b)

      1. 1

        Describe factors that contribute to foodborne illness.FCS.FSD.1.B.b.1

      2. 2

        Identify potential sources of food contamination.FCS.FSD.1.B.b.2

      3. 3

        Recognize principles of personal and workplace health and hygiene. FCS.FSD.1.B.b.3

      4. 4

        Identify proper procedures for receiving, storing, and preparation of raw and prepared foods.FCS.FSD.1.B.b.4

      5. 5

        Discuss safely handling hazardous materials. FCS.FSD.1.B.b.5

      6. 6

        Identify recyclable materials.FCS.FSD.1.B.b.6

    2.  

      Intermediate (i)

      1. 1

        Analyze food service management safety and sanitation programs.FCS.FSD.1.B.i.1

      2. 2

        Explain the process of controlling potential contamination in the flow of food.FCS.FSD.1.B.i.2

      3. 3

        Explain the importance of practices and procedures to ensure personal and workplace health and hygiene. FCS.FSD.1.B.i.3

      4. 4

        Practice proper storage of food.FCS.FSD.1.B.i.4

      5. 5

        Classify cleaning materials and sanitizers and their correct use.FCS.FSD.1.B.i.5

      6. 6

        Demonstrate waste disposal and recycling methods.FCS.FSD.1.B.i.6

    3.  

      Advanced (a) 

      1. 1

        Implement industry standards for documenting, investigating, and reporting foodborne illness.FCS.FSD.1.B.a.1

      2. 2

        Utilize the hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) during all food handling processes (the flow of food) to minimize the risks of foodborne illness.FCS.FSD.1.B.a.2

      3. 3

        Demonstrate practices and procedures that assure personal and workplace health and hygiene.FCS.FSD.1.B.a.3

      4. 4

        Demonstrate standard procedures for receiving, storage, and preparation of raw and prepared foods.FCS.FSD.1.B.a.4

      5. 5

        Implement current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state requirements in handling hazardous materials.FCS.FSD.1.B.a.5

      6. 6

        Analyze waste disposal methods, including recycling and composting.FCS.FSD.1.B.a.6

  • C

    Evaluate nutrition principles, food plans, preparation techniques, and specialized dietary plans.FCS.FSD.1.C

    1.  

      Beginning (b)

      1. 1

        Identify nutrients. FCS.FSD.1.C.b.1

      2. 3

        Identify factors that influence personal food and nutrition choices.FCS.FSD.1.C.b.3

      3. 2

        Identify ways to preserve nutrients in food preparation.FCS.FSD.1.C.b.2

      4. 4

        Identify unit measurements.FCS.FSD.1.C.b.4

      5. 5

        Discuss the health benefits of foods.FCS.FSD.1.C.b.5

      6. 6

        Describe food exchange groups.FCS.FSD.1.C.b.6

    2.  

      Intermediate (i)

      1. 1

        Describe the functions of nutrients to meet dietary needs.FCS.FSD.1.C.i.1

      2. 2

        Practice food production techniques used to prepare food.FCS.FSD.1.C.i.2

      3. 3

        Demonstrate decisionmaking for food choices.FCS.FSD.1.C.i.3

      4. 4

        Convert a recipe. FCS.FSD.1.C.i.4

      5. 5

        Compare food options for health benefits.FCS.FSD.1.C.i.5

      6. 6

        Categorize foods into exchange groups.FCS.FSD.1.C.i.6

    3.  

      Advanced (a) 

      1. 1

        Assess nutrient requirements across the lifespan, addressing the diversity of people, cultures, and religions.FCS.FSD.1.C.a.1

      2. 2

        Apply principles of food production to maximize nutrient retention in prepared foods.FCS.FSD.1.C.a.2

      3. 3

        Assess the influence of cultural, socioeconomic, and psychological factors on food, nutrition, and behavior.FCS.FSD.1.C.a.3

      4. 4

        Analyze recipe or formula proportions and modifications for food production.FCS.FSD.1.C.a.4

      5. 5

        Critique the selection of foods to promote a healthy lifestyle.FCS.FSD.1.C.a.5

      6. 6

        Plan menus, applying the exchange system to meet various nutrient needs.FCS.FSD.1.C.a.6

  • D

    Apply basic concepts of nutrition and nutrition therapy in a variety of settings, considering social, geographical, cultural, and global influences.FCS.FSD.1.D

    1.  

      Beginning (b)

      1. 1

        Summarize nutritional information to support planning for caregiving.FCS.FSD.1.D.b.1

      2. 2

        Identify ways to maintain health and prevent disease. FCS.FSD.1.D.b.2

    2.  

      Intermediate (i)

      1. 1

        Determine when to provide a selective menu approach in nutritional therapy settings.FCS.FSD.1.D.i.1

      2. 2

        Propose a nutritional plan for health maintenance and disease prevention.FCS.FSD.1.D.i.

    3.  

      Advanced (a)

      1. 1

        Construct a modified diet based on nutritional needs and health conditions.FCS.FSD.1.D.a.1

      2. 2

        Design instruction on nutrition to promote wellness and disease prevention. FCS.FSD.1.D.a.2

  • E

    Examine the use of current trends in food product development and marketing. FCS.FSD.1.E

    1.  

      Beginning (b) 

      1. 1

        Identify marketing strategies used in the food industry. FCS.FSD.1.E.b.1

      2. 2

        Identify information used to make marketing decisions.FCS.FSD.1.E.b.2

      3. 3

        Prepare food for presentation and assessment. FCS.FSD.1.E.b.3

      4. 4

        Maintain test kitchen, laboratory, and related equipment and supplies. FCS.FSD.1.E.b.4

    2.  

      Intermediate (i)

      1. 1

        Identify factors that affect food preferences in the marketing of food.FCS.FSD.1.E.i.1

      2. 2

        Collect data to assist in decisionmaking and marketing decisions.FCS.FSD.1.E.i.2

      3. 3

        Conduct sensory evaluations of food products.FCS.FSD.1.E.i.3

      4. 4

        Conduct testing for safety of food products, utilizing available technology. FCS.FSD.1.E.i.4

    3.  

      Advanced (a)

      1. 1

        Analyze various factors that affect food preferences in the marketing of food to a variety of populations.FCS.FSD.1.E.a.1

      2. 2

        Analyze data in statistical analysis when making development and marketing decisions.FCS.FSD.1.E.a.2

      3. 3

        Interpret data collected from sensory evaluations for product improvement.FCS.FSD.1.E.a.3

      4. 4

        Implement procedures that affect quality product performance and sustainability. FCS.FSD.1.E.a.4

  • F

    Demonstrate food science, dietetics, and nutrition management principles and practices. FCS.FSD.1.F

    1.  

      Beginning (b)

      1. 1

        Identify food preferences for individuals and families.FCS.FSD.1.F.b.1

      2. 2

        Compare and contrast food preparation and production. FCS.FSD.1.F.b.2

      3. 3

        Identify parts of a recipe.FCS.FSD.1.F.b.3

      4. 4

        Identify trends in the food market.FCS.FSD.1.F.b.4

      5. 5

        Identify cost-effective procedures.FCS.FSD.1.F.b.5

      6. 6

        Distinguish between the types of supplies (perishable and nonperishable) needed in an organization.FCS.FSD.1.F.b.6

      7. 7

        Describe specific points of time, temperature, date markings, cross contamination, handwashing, and personal hygiene for safe food preparation. FCS.FSD.1.F.b.7

    2.  

      Intermediate (i)

      1. 1

        Build menus to customer or client preferences. FCS.FSD.1.F.i.1

      2. 2

        Implement food preparation, production, and testing systems. FCS.FSD.1.F.i.2

      3. 3

        Utilize a standardized recipe.FCS.FSD.1.F.i.3

      4. 4

        Analyze new products using the most current guidelines and innovations in technology.FCS.FSD.1.F.i.4

      5. 5

        Compare procedures used for cost savings.FCS.FSD.1.F.i.5

      6. 6

        Establish Periodic Automatic Replacement (PAR) levels for the purchase of supplies based on an organization's needs.FCS.FSD.1.F.i.6

      7. 7

        Identify potential food safety hazards and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks and ensure safe food handling practices. FCS.FSD.1.F.i.7

    3.  

      Advanced (a)

      1. 1

        Manage food production to meet needs and preferences of diverse customer populations.FCS.FSD.1.F.a.1

      2. 2

        Apply standards for food quality and sustainability.FCS.FSD.1.F.a.2

      3. 3

        Create standardized recipes.FCS.FSD.1.F.a.3

      4. 4

        Develop new food products.FCS.FSD.1.F.a.4

      5. 5

        Implement procedures that provide costeffective products.FCS.FSD.1.F.a.5

      6. 6

        Implement a system to maintain established par levels.FCS.FSD.1.F.a.6

      7. 7

        Utilize Food Code Points of time, temperature, date markings, cross contamination, handwashing, and personal hygiene as criteria for safe food preparation.FCS.FSD.1.F.a.7

  • G

    Demonstrate principles of food biology and chemistry. FCS.FSD.1.G

    1.  

      Beginning (b)

      1. 1

        Define elements, compounds, and mixtures in foods and food products. FCS.FSD.1.G.b.1

      2. 2

        Describe thermodynamics.FCS.FSD.1.G.b.2

      3. 3

        Define acids and bases.FCS.FSD.1.G.b.3

      4. 4

        Classify simple and complex carbohydrates. FCS.FSD.1.G.b.4

      5. 5

        Categorize lipids and proteins in foods.FCS.FSD.1.G.b.5

      6. 6

        Define molds and enzymes.FCS.FSD.1.G.b.6

      7. 7

        Identify food preservation methods and techniques.FCS.FSD.1.G.b.7

    2.  

      Intermediate (i)

      1. 1

        Compare elements and compounds in foods and food products.FCS.FSD.1.G.i.1

      2. 2

        Apply thermodynamics to food products.FCS.FSD.1.G.i.2

      3. 3

        Utilize the pH scale to classify food items. FCS.FSD.1.G.i.3

      4. 4

        Compare the molecular structure of simple and complex carbohydrates.FCS.FSD.1.G.i.4

      5. 5

        Differentiate lipid and protein functions.FCS.FSD.1.G.i.5

      6. 6

        Identify food products that contain molds or enzymes.FCS.FSD.1.G.i.6

      7. 7

        Practice food preservation methods and techniques.FCS.FSD.1.G.i.7

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Career and Technology Education Standards template