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Mrs. Schafer
Food and Nutrition
Course Description: Students will work in teams to design, plan, and implement projects related to current foods and nutritional needs of individuals and families. Students will work with community resources while researching a nutrition issue. Computers and other multi-media programs will help analyze and improve food related decisions.
Course Requirements/Assignments: Each of the following topics will be included in the curriculum with special attention to incorporating the National Standards for Family and Consumer Science.
- Nutrition-Nutrients
- Digestive System
- Food Safety
- Cooking Techniques and Tools
- Kitchen Equipment
- Preparation Techniques and Principles
- Consumer Awareness
- Meal Planning
- Researching and Presenting special-interest topics
Attendance in this activity-based class is extremely important! You’ll find what we do useful for your life now and in the years to come!
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