Food science is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on solving real-world problems around the production of food. Modern consumers want safe, nutritious, and easily available food. Food scientists help farmers, grocers, and other businesses meet those demands. The science of food involves studying:

Food composition
Preparation
Processing
Preservation
Effects on human health

Food scientists work to ensure that there is enough safe, healthy, and accessible food for all people and animals. This includes food for livestock and pets.

The study of food allows us to understand the plants and animals that we eat and how to improve current food systems to make them more efficient and sustainable. Below are the six main reasons why food science is important now and in the future.

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