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Food Science Project

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4-H exploring food science projects are designed to help you complete hands-on experiments, prepare a variety of fun recipes, and enjoy learning about food ingredients, characteristics and safety.

  • Learn about safe, healthful food preparation.
  • Understand the functions of ingredients in different foods.
  • Learn how food science principles play a role in food processing.
  • Understand the chemical and physical reactions that occur in food.
  • Demonstrate skills in following written and verbal instructions.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO ALL YEAR

OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE

  • Research Dairy Science degrees and learn about what dairy scientists do.
  • Explore careers in science, engineering or technology. 
  • Bring to the fair an exhibit (or piece of your project) that shows what you learned about food science.
  • Experiment with making different foods that contain gluten.
  • Meet others interested in food and food science. 
  • Research a professional food science organization to learn more about what its members do.
  • Contact a food scientist, food chemist, food safety inspector or registered dietitian and ask if you can visit with him or her about his or her job.
  • Consider taking more science classes when in high school.
  • Think about what foods and beverages are most popular with your friends and family. Contemplate why these products are more popular than other products (for example: marketing, taste, nutrition).
  • Attend the 4-H Youth Conference to hear motivational speakers and participate in workshops and a community service project. Bring ideas back to your community.
  • Hold a food contest with friends; decide how a winner will be chosen, and evaluate the products you create.
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