High School Students

Welcome to the Fabulous World of Food & Nutrition!

	Ever wondered how gumballs can be so hard in the machine and then so easily chewed once in your mouth?
Or why some muffins will rise to a perfect dome shape and others just seem to go flat?

Food Science is a field that is designed to answer these questions. Food Scientists are concerned with "all things food" at all stages of its development (from the time a crop leaves the farm until it ends up on your dinner plate)! Food Scientists have a passion for food and science. (Bet the title, "food scientist" didn't give that away!) Food scientists apply basic science such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, and physics along with knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, engineering, and consumer behavior to develop, improve, and market food products.

The demand for food scientists is HIGH which means a range of career opportunities and very attractive salaries for Food Science graduates. Intrigued yet?

Read more:

Careers in Food Science (pdf)- brochure created by the Institute of Food Technologists
Institute of Food Technologists Discovery Education
Food Science & Human Nutrition Prospective Students website
Iowa State University Admissions
Iowa State University 4-H
Iowa State University Extension Food & Nutrition Website


Is your health and the health of others important to you? Are you curious why people with food allergies will react so strongly to certain foods? And why is it that athletes are always told to eat pasta and other carbohydrates before their events?

These questions and others motivate many to go into the fields of nutrition and dietetics. Nutrition and Dietetics studies how the food we eat impacts our bodies and health. Dietitians and nutritionists apply an understanding of the basic sciences and the human body (biology, chemistry, anatomy, & physiology) to nutrition. Dietitians and nutritionists then share this knowledge with the public through writing articles, programming, presenting, or counseling.

There are many opportunities for Dietitians and Nutritionists. Dietitians in particular can work in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, and food companies which means lots of job opportunities! Interested in learning more?

Read on:

Careers in Nutrition/Dietetics (pdf) - brochure created by the American Dietetics Association
Food Science & Human Nutrition Prospective Students website
Iowa State University Admissions
Iowa State University 4-H
Iowa State University Extension Food & Nutrition Website

Other Food & Nutrition Links:

The following websites are not necessarily endorsed by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at Iowa State University. These are simply a collection of resources available on the internet. These links were active and appropriate at the time that they were linked, but because these websites are external sites, the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at Iowa State University cannot be responsible for their changing content. As with all website browsing, parents and guardians should be aware of the sites that their students are viewing.

Food Industry Assocations

Food Industry Links- Find a food industry association that interests you!

Food Safety

Food Safety for Kids, Teens, & Educators

Nutrition

USDA Nutrition Information for Preteens and Teens
My Pyramid Tracker- track your food intake
Smart Nutrition 101- information about dietary guidelines, physical activity, reading nutrition labels, and more!

Health & Fitness

Sports Nutrition Games (Iowa State University Extension) - have fun with the H2O Race and the Carbometer!
Teens Health-Food & Fitness
Girlshealth.gov
Kids Health-Staying Healthy- "Find out how to take care of your body, eat healthy, and stay fit!"

Food Groups
Grains

Montana Wheat & Barley Company- resources and activities for students and teachers
Iowa Corn- fun for kids

Eggs

American Egg Board - kids and family Site

Fruits & Vegetables

Iowa Corn- fun for kids
Dole 5 A Day-information for students and educators about the 5 A Day fruit and vegetable challenge

Dairy

Dairy Council of California Learning Tools- interactive games about dairy for kids, teens, and adults
Dairy Council of California Teen BEAT- basic exercise and activity tracker