Understanding Family and Consumer Sciences

Dietary supplement

• A product taken to add nutrients to the diet.

• A type of food that is high in calories.

• A beverage consumed for hydration.

• A snack that is low in vitamins.

FCCLA

• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America – a student leadership organization.

• Future Career and Community Leaders of America – a youth development program.

• Family, Community, and Career Leaders of America – a volunteer organization.

• Fellowship of Community and Career Leaders of America – a networking group.

Historical events that influenced family and work life

• The Great Depression

• The Renaissance

• The Cold War

• The Civil Rights Movement

Employment interests can be evaluated using career inventories and self-reflection tools.

• Using career inventories and self-reflection tools.

• Only through self-reflection tools.

• Only through career inventories.

• By consulting with a career advisor.

Sanitation procedures

• Practices to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.

• Methods to enhance food flavor and presentation.

• Techniques for effective communication in teams.

• Strategies for increasing sales and marketing effectiveness.

Impact of career decisions on personal and family life

• Career choices impact income, time management, and work-life balance.

• Career decisions have no effect on personal relationships.

• Choosing a career is solely based on personal interest.

• Career choices only affect financial stability.

Benefits of self-assessment

• It encourages personal growth and accountability.

• It leads to immediate financial gain.

• It eliminates the need for feedback from others.

• It guarantees success in all endeavors.

Quality assurance in food science

• Ensuring food meets safety and quality standards.

• Improving the taste of food products.

• Reducing the cost of food production.

• Increasing the shelf life of food without preservatives.

Food safety practice

• Washing hands before handling food.

• Cooking food at high temperatures.

• Storing food in the refrigerator for a week.

• Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables.

An effective employment-seeking strategy includes networking, resume building, and interview preparation.

• Networking, resume building, and interview preparation.

• Job searching websites and online applications.

• Cold calling potential employers.

• Submitting generic resumes to multiple companies.