Food Nutrition and Wellness is a course designed to allow students to explore the many aspects of a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on healthy eating, fitness, food preparation skills and food science applications. At the end of this course students will be able to make better health conscious choices in regards to overall wellness. 

Mastery of standards through project-based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the education global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. Pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.

*Required for completion of a pathway.

Food science integrates many branches of science and relies on the application of the rapid advances in technology to expand and improve the food supply. Students will evaluate the effects of processing, preparation, and storage on the quality, safety, wholesomeness, and nutritive value of foods. Building on information learned in Nutrition and Wellness and Chemistry, this course illustrates scientific principles in an applied context, exposing students to the wonders of the scientific world in foods and nutrition. Careers will be explored. Food Science is the third of three courses in the nutrition pathway.

+This course can satisfy the 4th science requirement or a CTAE requirement with one unit of credit.