A Study in Iowa: Teaching Food Safety in Secondary FCS Classes From: Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences | Date: April 1, 2005| Author: Ellis, Jason D; Henroid, Daniel H Jr | Copyright American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Apr 2005. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Food safety is a significant issue in the United States and yet minimal research has been done on the inclusion of food safety in secondary school curricula.This study examined the feasibility of including food safety in Iowa FCS middle and secondary classes.Teachers reported food safety was important; only a few believed students were knowledgeable about food safety. Food safety is frequently included in Iowa FCS secondary classes. Including or increasing food safety education in FCS classes...