Course Details
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Course Description
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.