Food Safety and Nutrition

Course Description

This course focuses on the development of essential food safety practices needed to select, receive, store, prepare, and serve food, as well as the skills needed to select food which meets nutritional needs of individuals and families. Students will learn to create and implement an environment of food safety procedures based on the latest FDA Food Code and local regulations.Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to nutrition, weight control, the food consumer, and the effect of technology on food and nutrition.With completion of this course, students should be able to apply sound sanitation practices, and to apply sound nutritional practices which will have a positive effect on their health.Skills learned are applicable to the National Restaurant Association, ServSafe Certification.