Food Scientist - Follow-Up Worksheet

What is one job of a space food scientist?

• Grow plants in space

• Make food taste better for astronauts

• Develop safe, nutritious food for space missions

• Teach astronauts how to cook

Why does food for astronauts often need special packaging?

• To look more colorful

• To keep it safe and last a long time in space

• To save money on Earth

• To make it lighter in calories

What does the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) do?

• Write cookbooks

• Test video games

• Make sure food and medicine are safe

• Grow food on farms

What is one part of Cory Bryant's job as a food scientist at the FDA?

• Building rockets

• Checking food safety and labeling

• Delivering groceries

• Planting crops

Why do astronauts need their food to be lightweight?

• To save space and fuel on rockets

• To taste better

• To cook faster

Which of these skills are important for food scientists?

• Science and problem-solving

• Playing sports

• Singing

• Driving cars

Which type of food might be dehydrated for astronauts?

• Fresh fruit

• Candy bars

• Potato chips

• Ice cream

The FDA’s main role is to:

• Entertain the public

• Regulate food and medicine for safety

• Build spacecraft

• Train astronauts

Why is it important to test food labels?

• To make the package look good

• To be sure the information is correct

• To help companies sell more food

• To make food cheaper

Which of these foods might be tested for safety by the FDA?

• Soda

• Bread

• Packaged snacks

• All of the above