Honors Nutrition and Dietetics: Fitness for Life

Family Consumer Science

Curriculum

Course Title: Honors Nutrition and Dietetics: Fitness for Life

Department: Family Consumer Science

Units of Study:

· Kitchen and Lab Procedure

· Kitchen Safety

· Food Safety

· Nutrition: Food for Health

· Nutrition Guidelines

· Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism

· Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fiber

· Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids and Cholesterol

· Proteins and Amino Acids

· Energy Balance and Weight Management

· The Water-Soluble Vitamins

· Water and Electrolytes

· Major Minerals and Bone Health

· The Trace Minerals

· Nutrition and Physical Activity

· Nutrition from Infancy to Adolescence

· Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

· World Hunger and Malnutrition

· Benefits of Fitness and Wellness

· Factors Affecting Health and Fitness

· Cultural and Lifestyle Influences Affecting Nutrition, Health and Fitness

· Nutrition and Disease: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: This course provides an investigation into the impact nutritional practices have on physical and mental health, disease prevention, longevity, and optimal athletic performance. A scientific examination of the nutrients provided by the different food groups exposes the necessity of eating a variety of fresh, nutrient-dense foods. A study of the body’s digestive system, including the functions of the specific organs and cells, reveals how the body converts ingested food into the nutrients needed for good health. Students develop a new perspective regarding the influence of consumers, culture, the food industry, government, and technology on our food supply and food choices. Students will prepare and sample a variety of healthful and practical meals in the lab portion of the course. The focus is health and nutrition in today’s society. This course will cover fitness, healthy lifestyles, diseases, etc. Students will participate in kitchen activities to create healthy dishes and learn the importance of nutrients, portioning, and nutritional facts.