Course Description:
Have you ever heard the phrase “your body is your temple” and wondered what it means? Keeping our physical body healthy and happy is just one of the many challenges we face, and yet, many of us don’t know how to best achieve it. Positive decisions around diet and food preparation are key to this process, and you will find the essential skills needed to pursue a healthy, informed lifestyle in Nutrition and Wellness. Making sure you know how to locate, buy, and prepare fresh delicious food will make you, and your body, feel amazing. Impressing your friends and family as you nourish them with your knowledge? That feels even better.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 0.5
Units at a Glance
1: Understanding Your Nutritional Needs
2: The Science of Nutrition & Wellness
3: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness
4: Savvy Shopping & Meal Planning
5: Staying Smart & Safe in the Kitchen
6: Preparing Fruits & Vegetables
7: Cooking with Dairy and Eggs
8: Cooking with Meats, Poultry, Fish, Beans, and Nuts
9: Grains, Breads, and Baking
10: Mastering Moderation: Creating a Smart Strategy for Healthful Eating