In the core strand, Food product development , you will apply the skills and knowledge you have gained from studying nutrition, food properties and food manufacture. Many food products are developed to meet a nutritional need. In developing a food product to meet this need the properties of food and food manufacturing processes are taken into account. The Pick the tick program established by tbe Heart Foundation is a tool for cosnumers and food product developers.
Heart disease is a major cause of death in Australia.
The Heart Foundation has been established to research heart disease and to develop education programs to prevent heart disease. Nutrition is a key prevention strategy. A diet high in fat and salt contributes to heart disease as does overeating. The Heart Foundation has a great internet site with lots of useful information. A significant initiative of the Heart Foundation is the Pick the Tick program.