Fast-Food Footwork
Students will explore how retail foodservice establishments ensure that food is safely stored, prepared, and served. Through inquiry they will also learn about local health regulations and how the 4 Cs of Food Safety apply to all aspects of foodservice.
Background
Lesson Activities
Recommended Companion Resources
Credits
Author
Food and Drug Association (FDA) and National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
Acknowledgements
The Science and Our Food Supply Curriculum was brought to you by the Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and the National Science Teaching Association.
- FDA Education Team Leader Food Safety Initiative: Marjorie L. Davidson
- FDA Science and Our Food Supply Project Director: Louise H. Dickerson
- FDA/NSTA Associate Executive Director and Science and Our Food Supply Program Director: Christina Gorski
- FDA/NSTA Science and Our Food Supply Program Assistant: Jill Heywood
Standards
National Content Area Standards
- Career & Technical Education
- AFNR (Grades 9-12): Food Products and Processing Systems Career Pathway
- FPP.01.01: Analyze and manage operational and safety procedures in food products and processing facilities.
- FPP.01.02: Apply food safety and sanitation procedures in the handling and processing of food products to ensure food quality.
- FPP.01.03: Apply food safety procedures when storing food products to ensure food quality.
- FPP.03.01: Implement selection, evaluation and inspection techniques to ensure safe and quality food products.
- FPP.03.02: Design and apply techniques of food processing, preservation, packaging and presentation for distribution and consumption of food products.
- FPP.03.03: Create food distribution plans and procedures to ensure safe delivery of food products.
- AFNR (Grades 9-12): Food Products and Processing Systems Career Pathway
- Health/Nutrition
- Health Standard 7: Demonstrate observable health and safety practices.
- 7.12.1: Demonstrate age and developmentally appropriate health and safety practices that prevent or reduce the risk of disease and injury and improve quality of life.
- Health Standard 7: Demonstrate observable health and safety practices.