SCI 228 Week 1 Discussion Question

Question dq 1 The Digestive System (graded) Imagine yourself eating a ham and cheese sandwich. What steps take place with regard to digesting the sandwich? In this discussion, present your own unique example of an item(s) of consumption, and the steps that take place in the digesting phase. Remember class, before posting your example, read, if needed, the posts of your classmates to make sure it is not repeated. In other words, only one student, not two or more students, would use the "ham and cheese sandwich." In your example and steps in the digestion phase, include in your initial post, the items listed below. a) Make sure you can distinguish between mechanical and chemical digestion. b) What role does HCL play with regard to protein digestion and bacteria? c) What are the roles of the small and large intestines? dq 2 Food Safety & Technology (graded) It was many, many (actually hundreds of) years ago that the concept of refrigeration and using salt on meats for preservation, were innovations and added technologies in food safety. We may even take some recent food safety improvements -- for granted -- because our lifestyle relies on the integrity, ethical, effective and efficient management of the food safety and technology. Using your own unique individual examples ... What does food safety and technology have to do with me? a) Food spoilage. How and why does it occur? b) What are the four most important things when it comes to food safety? c) Define organic foods and the process involved with becoming a certified organic farm.