Iowa State University Study in France

sing of raw commodities into food products and their subsequent sale is a multi-billion dollar industry that contributes significantly to the US and world economies. Historically, the criteria for food choice among consumers has been based on palatability, price, quality and nutritional attributes; however, evidence suggests that consumers are increasingly interested in the environmental impact of foods. While agricultural practices and packaging have important environmental impacts for many food products, the processing of food contributes significantly to the carbon foot print of this industry as well. Students will learn about these issues, and they will also have many opportunities to experience French cuisine and French culture as related to food, and will obtain different perspectives in terms of diet, food production, food preparation, food consumption, and the major role of food in French culture.