M8.1 The Safety of Our Food Supply

Part I:

In this discussion, we will discuss the impact of food technology on our food supply.

First, lets start with questions based on your opinion and what we have learned so far in past modules:

• What can we do as consumers to reduce our risk of developing a foodborne illness? How about as health professionals? Consider concrete action steps we can take today.
• Weve discussed at-risk populations in previous modules. What can people from at-risk populations do to limit the potential for foodborne illnesses?

Participate Monday – Wednesday 11:59 pm ET

Evaluate

Part II:

Now applying what youve learned from the readings and videos, lets go through the rest of the discussion together, one question at a time.

• What changes in food technology have made us safer to acquiring foodborne illness? How about more susceptible? What are some ethical considerations with using certain food technologies to improve our food supplies?
• Thinking about what we have learned this week and over the term, what can we do as a nation to protect our food supply using food technology available to us today?

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