Family & Consumer Sciences B

● Food group sorting activities categorize items by their primary nutrient ● Nutrient scavenger hunts identify foods high in each nutrient ● Research projects on functions, recommended intakes, and defciencies of each nutrient ● Examination of nutrition labels to analyze nutrient content ● Laboratory testing of foods for the presence/amounts of nutrients 7.4 Preparing Healthy Recipes: ● Conduct taste tests comparing nutrient-rich foods prepared in different ways ● Recipe makeovers - modifying recipes to boost nutritional value ● Plan a menu for a day getting all 6 nutrients, then prepare one of the meals/snacks ● Cooking demos by the instructor highlighting nutrient retention techniques ● Individual or group recipe competitions with specifc nutrient requirements ● Create a healthy cookbook, blog, or video series featuring nutrient-dense dishes ● Virtual grocery shopping and meal planning within a budget ● Dietary analysis software to assess if recipes meet nutrient needs ● Virtual Field trips to farms, orchards, and food production facilities ● Guest speakers like dietitians, nutritionists, chefs, food scientists ● Cultural exploration of nutrient-rich traditional foods from various cuisines ● Food journaling and analyzing personal nutrient intake over time

Extension

Resources/Suggested Lesson(s) Activities: ● 6 Basic Nutrients Notes - Andrea Smith FCS Integrated Google Drive (link in Canvas); 4 Foods & Nutrition folder ● 6 Essential Nutrients PPT - Emalee Brown’s FCS B Folder Google Drive (link in Canvas); Foods & Nutrition folder Skills : ● Students will complete unit notes on different standards from teacher lectures. ● Students will participate in food lab experiences that include the six basic nutrients. ● Students will follow proper nutrition guidelines to create meal plans using all six basic