Nutrition and Wellness

1 Semester

.5

9, 10, 11, 12

No

Prerequisites Needed: None
Prerequisites For: None
Teacher:

This course takes students through a comprehensive study of nutritional principles and guidelines. Students learn about worldwide views of nutrition, essential nutrient requirements, physiological processes, food labeling, weight management, healthy food choices, fitness, diet-related diseases and disorders, food handling, healthy cooking, nutrition for different populations, and more. Students gain important knowledge and skills to aid them in attaining and maintaining a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

Learning Targets

TARGET 1- Community

  • Students will be able to find resources that will help them enhance their health.
  • Students will be able to evaluate the validity of health information, products, and services.
  • Students will be able to utilize skills to communicate effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health.

TARGET 2- Content

  • Students will understand the importance of eating a balanced diet.
  • Students will understand the importance of food labels.
  • Students gain important knowledge and skills to aid them in attaining and maintaining a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

TARGET 3- Self Advocacy

  • Students will be able to convey valid information and express opinions about health issues.
  • Students can engage in health enhancing behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks.