Food, Nutrition, and Wellness
1. Analyze community, national, and international issues related to food, nutrition, fitness, and wellness. • Safety • Supply • Cost
2. Analyze factors that impact nutrition, fitness, and wellness practices across the life span. • Physical • Emotional • Social • Psychological • Cultural • Nutritional • Governmental • Economic • Technological • Global • Local events and conditions
3. Examine legislation and regulations related to food, nutrition, fitness, and wellness issues. 300 Alabama Courses of Study: Career/Technical Education
4. Evaluate the nutritional needs of individuals and families across the life span. • Health • Fitness • Wellness
5. Assess the impact of food and diet fads, food addictions, and eating disorders on fitness and wellness.
6. Integrate important scientific and technological advances to nutrition and fitness. Examples: biotechnology, hormone injection, vitamin supplements
7. Practice good personal hygiene/health procedures.
8. Analyze nutritional standards in planning food items and menus to meet nutrition, fitness, and wellness needs of individuals across the life span. • Dietary Guidelines for Americans • Food Guide Pyramid • Nutrition Facts
9. Analyze the nutrient content of recipes and menus to verify nutritional adequacy.
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