A study of factors affecting standard food products and an introduction into experimental methods. Students will apply the experimental method of investigation to an individual project. Two lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Offered spring of odd years. Laboratory time in university food service facilities is required.
Students learn nutrition principles while discussing current nutrition issues and controversies.
Methods for evaluating nutrition claims are considered. Home Economics credit. A study of the consumer role of individuals and families in today's economic system, with emphasis on the management of family financial resources in terms of individual and family goals. A study of the management of family resources and factors which affect their use and relationship to family well-being and satisfaction. An exploration of the homemaking responsibility in today's society includes application of management in use of certain resources and to special household situations.