Food and

Nutrition I

This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual.

Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of food production, kitchen and meal management, food groups and their preparations, and time and resource management.

Food and Nutrition I Essential Standards:

Understand the relationship between food choices and health.
- Remember influences on food choices.
- Understand guidelines for healthful food preparation.
Understand fundamentals of food preparation.
- Understand kitchen safety.
- Understand safe food handling procedures.
- Remember equipment and procedures for its use and care.
- Remember measuring, cutting/preparation, mixing, and cooking/cleaning terms.
- Remember recipe parts, sources, and adjustments.
- Understand processes and benefits of a work plan and teamwork for preparing healthy foods.
Understand procedures, nutrition, and cooking methods in food preparation.
- Understand procedures, nutrition, and cooking methods in fruit and vegetable preparation.
- Understand procedures, nutrition, and cooking methods in dairy preparation.
- Understand procedures, nutrition, and cooking methods in grain preparation.
- Understand procedures, nutrition, and cooking methods in protein preparation.
Understand procedures, equipment, and techniques applied to baking production.
- Understand procedures to prepare quick bread products.
- Understand procedures to prepare yeast bread products.
- Understand procedures to prepare cakes and frostings. (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Understand the principles of etiquette for meal service.
- Understand the principles of basic table setting and meal service.
- Understand the principles of table manners.
Apply methods for meal planning and preparation.
- Understand strategies in meal planning.
- Understand strategies for purchasing food.
- Apply methods to prepare healthy meals.

Q & A about Food and Nutrition I:

Do we have to clean?

ABSOLUTELY! Cleanliness is extremely important in the kitchen in regards to sanitation and food safety. We will always clean before, during, and after cooking. This is a non-negotiable.

Do I have to cook?

All students should be involved in cooking labs and lessons. Choosing not to participate in ANY part of the assignment will be reflected in the grade you earn. You can't earn a grade if you do not participate.

Are there projects?

Yes. Projects are NOT allowed to be re-tested.

Do you give extra-credit?

I do not believe in extra-credit. I believe ample credit is given during the course to be earned. All grades are EARNED and there are plenty of opportunities to do this. One assignment will not be the fixer for your grade.

Do I have to wear a hair net or gloves?

Gaston County Schools, and subsequently East Gaston High School, follow ServSafe and the guidelines of this program. Sanitation is important when working with food. Gloves will be worn if there is a cut on a student's hand/finger or nail polish is worn. Long hair will be pulled back and a hair net is always possible. If students do not follow the rules and guidelines established then they will not cook and therefore not be able to earn a grade. This is non-negotiable.

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