Nutrition and Wellness prepares individuals to understand the principles of nutrition, the relationship of nutrition to health and wellness, meal management to meet individual and family food needs and patterns of lining, food economics and ecology, optimal use of the food dollar, understanding and promoting nutritional knowledge, and application of related math and science skills. Students will focus on the selection, preparation, and care of food. This course is a prerequisite for all advanced culinary courses.
Nutrition and Wellness prepares students to understand the principles of nutrition and the relationship between diet, health, and overall wellness. This course emphasizes informed food choices and the role nutrition plays in supporting healthy individuals and families.
Students will study meal management to meet individual and family food needs and lifestyle patterns, food economics and ecology, and the optimal use of the food dollar. Instruction also focuses on understanding and promoting nutritional knowledge while applying related math and science skills to real-world situations.
Hands-on learning experiences allow students to develop skills in the selection, preparation, and care of food, reinforcing concepts of safety, nutrition, and efficiency in the kitchen.
Nutrition and Wellness serves as a prerequisite for all advanced culinary courses and provides a strong foundation for students interested in culinary arts, nutrition, health sciences, and wellness-related careers.