The Food Guide Pyramid, the USDA Dietary Guidelines, nutrients and food labels. Units on Fruits, Vegetables, and Milk, allow students the opportunity to learn about a variety of foods essential for healthy eating. Food safety and sanitation, food chemistry, and consumer skills will be introduced. Related careers will be presented. The basis for this course will be the study of the Grain Group.
Students examine grains as a significant and important part of a healthy diet.
The important nutrients in the grain group will be examined as well as the use of whole grains in the preparation of cereals, quick and yeast breads and pasts. Topics include the use of whole grains in preparing cereals, quick and yeast breads and pasta. Food chemistry, consumer skills, and careers will be explored. I and II are designed to present opportunities to develop valuable consumer skills in food selection and preparation as well as basic principles in nutrition and wellness. This course will introduce students to child development beginning with a study of the family.