Description should include
- methods for testing water activity (Aw)
- how to measure pH.
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- What are some examples of foods that have a high water content?
- How do you determine testing for water quality?
- How does the structure of a water molecule affect water’s physical characteristics?
- What is the function of water in food preparation?
Communication
- What do we need to know in order to understand the relationship between a safe water supply and disease management?
- What agencies are responsible for providing guidelines for safe drinking water?
Leadership
- How do routine sample readings of water sources impact food preparation?
- How do community water supply levels affect health disparities in local communities?
Management
- How does the water content of a food affect how the food will react during preparation and storage processes?
- What are the water-borne pathogens that can affect food supply and production?