Title: Prepare a nutritious meal.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6) > Section: Enhancing Nutrition and Wellness

Preparation should include planning and may include

- deciding on a budget
- researching recipes
- deciding on a menu
- selecting ingredients
- analyzing nutritional quality on a food label
- making a shopping list
- creating a work schedule and work roles
- serving the meal
- cleaning up after the meal
- observing dining etiquette.

Teacher Resources:

- Nutrition, USDA
- Food Labels

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors influence the meals planned for your family?
- Why is it important to analyze the nutritional quality of your meal, based on USDA guidelines?

Communication

- How can you share nutritional information with your family?
- How can you share allergy information about the ingredients in your meal?

Leadership

- What is the cook’s responsibility when preparing nutritious food?
- How can you plan for all parts of the meal to be ready at the same time?

Management

- How can you use the information found on nutrition labels when planning meals?
- How does preparing meals at home help you maximize your food budget?