A look into how understanding food safety/sanitation, the digestion process, macronutrients and MyPlate contribute to a healthy lifestyle while preparing deliciously healthy recipes for every unit.

Students continue to build on the skills and healthy food preparation techniques developed in Art/Science of Nutrition A. Topics include the remaining micronutrient components of food along with obesity, eating disorders, wellness throughout the life cycle and prevention of chronic diseases. Issues facing society will include food safety, technology, use of supplements and botanicals. Emphasis is placed on dispelling common nutrition myths and on questioning nutrition information presented in the media. Students will understand the concepts they are learning in their classroom lessons while perfecting skills in the art of producing delicious, nutritious recipes.

Students who successfully complete the Art/Science of Nutrition A & B and pass the final exam with at least a ‘C’ may earn articulated credit in the Dietetics Program while enrolled at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Students will study the importance of personal financial preparedness. Students will be able to make decisions on managing their money, banking, credit and taxes. Students will apply their knowledge and develop a plan for attaining goals while juggling multiple roles as a young adult.