Course Rationale:
To improve the health and quality of life of Missouri citizens, performance competencies in the Nutrition and Wellness course taught in Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs enable students to:
a. construct meaning related to nutrition, food economics and ecology;
b. communicate effectively with family members, consumer groups and providers of food and nutrition products and services;
c. solve problems related to health and wellness, as well as food needs through the application of mathematics and science principles; and,
d. make responsible decisions involving family and individual food needs, the use of the food dollar and the care of food.
To improve the health and quality of life of Missouri citizens, performance competencies in the Nutrition and Wellness course taught in Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs enable students to:
a. construct meaning related to nutrition, food economics and ecology;
b. communicate effectively with family members, consumer groups and providers of food and nutrition products and services;
c. solve problems related to health and wellness, as well as food needs through the application of mathematics and science principles; and,
d. make responsible decisions involving family and individual food needs, the use of the food dollar and the care of food.
Course Description:
This course prepares individuals to understand the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and wellness; the selection, preparation, and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs and patterns of living; food economics and ecology; optimal use of the food dollar; understanding and promoting nutritional knowledge; and application of related math and science skills. Experiences will include food safety and sanitation, culinary technology, food preparation and dietary analysis to develop a healthy lifestyle with pathways to career readiness.
This course prepares individuals to understand the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and wellness; the selection, preparation, and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs and patterns of living; food economics and ecology; optimal use of the food dollar; understanding and promoting nutritional knowledge; and application of related math and science skills. Experiences will include food safety and sanitation, culinary technology, food preparation and dietary analysis to develop a healthy lifestyle with pathways to career readiness.
Objectives/Categories:
A. Determine Influences on Personal Food Choices
B. Comprehend Nutrition Principles
C. Assess Nutrition and Wellness Practices
D. Manage Resources to Promote Good Health
E. Investigate Key Career in Nutrition and Wellness
A. Determine Influences on Personal Food Choices
B. Comprehend Nutrition Principles
C. Assess Nutrition and Wellness Practices
D. Manage Resources to Promote Good Health
E. Investigate Key Career in Nutrition and Wellness