Courses of Study : Career Tech: Human Services

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
All Resources: 0
1 ) Analyze national and international food production and distribution systems to determine the influence of each on the food supply.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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2 ) Explain how food choices and food production are influenced by psychological, social, cultural, nutritional, economical, global, environmental, geographical, and technological factors.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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3 ) Interpret legislation and regulations related to food production and consumption.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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4 ) Determine nutritional and fitness needs of individuals and families across the life span.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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5 ) Analyze nutritional standards in planning recipes and menus to meet nutritional needs of individuals across the life span.

Examples: USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, USDA Food Guide Pyramid

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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Classroom Resources: 1
6 ) Evaluate the impact of diet fads, food addictions, and eating disorders on fitness and wellness.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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7 ) Describe the impact of daily food choices on health and wellness.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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8 ) Determine current trends and issues in health, wellness, and nutrition.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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9 ) Prepare a nutritious menu.

•  Interpreting recipes in food production
•  Demonstrating safe and correct use of equipment
•  Practicing food safety in food production, handling, service, and storage
•  Using correct hygiene and health procedures
•  Organizing kitchen space
•  Demonstrating a variety of creative food presentation techniques
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
All Resources: 0
10 ) Compare the cost and nutritive value of preparing food at home versus purchasing fast foods.

•  Describing savings through bulk food purchasing
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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11 ) Apply management principles when planning, purchasing, preparing, storing, and serving food.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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12 ) Judge the quality of prepared food.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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13 ) Demonstrate etiquette, manners, and proper table settings for various occasions.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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14 ) Analyze recipes and menus from other countries for nutritional values.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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15 ) Demonstrate food preparation techniques used in national and international cuisines.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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16 ) Demonstrate food preparation techniques required when preparing food for special occasions.

•  Analyzing methods of serving food for special occasions
Examples: receptions, luncheons, buffets

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
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17 ) Demonstrate a variety of creative food presentation techniques.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
All Resources: 0
18 ) Determine the impact of technology on food production, choices, and nutrition.

Examples: biotechnology, hormone injection

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Food and Nutrition
All Resources: 0
19 ) Identify careers and entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of food and nutrition.