Students will use principles of nutrition to ensure a healthy body though out the life cycle. An emphasis will be placed on planning and preparing meals with an understanding of nutrients and their benefits, portion control, and dietary needs. Additional information will include supplemental use, body weight and management and the implementation of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
In this course students will be require to complete an Action Project which is one quarter of their grade. Students will plan, prepare and serve a meal to the Senior Citizen's in our community. The meal will be served the Thursday before the Fall and Spring Drama performances. Students will be required to stay after school on the evening of the Senior Citizen's Dinner.