FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (Career and Technical Education)

Foods and Nutrition is a basic course in nutrition, food preparation, and meal management. Emphasized are the benefits of proper nutrition and weight control, recommended food preparation and handling techniques, and the planning and preparation of healthy meals. Skills are developed in the preparation of a variety of foods. This course articulates with Iowa community colleges.

In Advanced Foods and Nutrition students have the opportunity to develop advanced food preparation skills while applying the nutrition information and food preparation skills learned in Foods and Nutrition. Students explore areas of interest which may include quantity food production, cultural and regional cuisines, convenience foods, creating and adapting recipes, use of small cooking appliances, cake decorating, entertaining, changes in nutritional needs throughout the life cycle, vegetarian diets, nutrition for athletes, eating disorders, and careers in food and nutrition-related occupation