2771 (85003550) NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Note: This course is paired with Principles of Food Preparation
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to understand the relationship between nutrition and wellness. The program also provides for selection, preparation, service, and storage of foods. It allows students to use technology to practice meal management techniques directed toward nutritional food choices based on the life cycle. This course will provide an awareness of consumer issues relating to health and wellness. Because of the nature of the laboratory equipment, responsible behavior must be exhibited at all times to remain in this course. This course fulfills a practical arts or elective requirement.

2685 (85003900) PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PREPARATION
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Note: This course is paired with Nutrition and Wellness
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to understand the principles of food preparation, selection and storage, and to practice basic food preparation techniques. Classroom food laboratory activities are an integral part of the program. Safe use and care of small and large appliances, as well as kitchen tools and equipment are practiced in a foods laboratory. Because of the nature of the laboratory equipment, responsible behavior must be exhibited at all times to remain in this course. The course fulfills a practical arts or elective requirement.