Students will examine evidenced-based relationships
between nutrition and the promotion of long-term health and wellbeing. The
purpose of this course is to offer both theoretical and practical knowledge and
skills in the areas of food preparation and healthy eating. Course topics include
the basics of nutrition, food safety, food science principles, consumer skills,
sanitation, food politics, research skills, lab-based food preparation techniques,
table setting and etiquette. Attention will be given to the selection and
preparation of food as well as personal health and well-being.