Nutrimania. Managing your meals -- Social science of food -- Health and science -- It ain't necessarily so.
1986
Basic nutrition concepts and principles are presented in this nutrition education module developed by the Maryland State Department of Education for use in residential child care institutions (RCCI). The module was designed to help residents develop skills needed to 1. make healthful food choices, 2. make informed food purchases, 3. follow recipes, 4. prepare meals within budget constraints, 5. retain the nutrient content of foods during preparation, and 6. understand product labeling information. Module categories and topics include 1. managing your meals--menu planning, food sources of nutrients, nutrient preservation, food purchasing; 2. the social science of food-food and social issues, food and politics, the business of food, food and economics; 3. health and sience--nutrient functions and requirements, fitness and exercise; and 4. "it ain't necessarily so"--advertising claims, fast food facts, fad diets, nutrition misinformation. Lesson plans for each topic include objectives, learner competencies, learning activities, resources and references. Handouts (home assignments, newspaper clippings, brochures, overheads) accompany each category. RCCI faculty and staff are encouraged to adapt materials to their particular clients' needs.
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