Title: Demonstrate the ability to prepare nutritious meals.
Course: Independent Living (22904-18) > Section: Planning, Preparing, and Serving Nutritious Foods

Demonstration should include

- using safety and sanitation practices
- preparing foods according to standard recipes
- preparing foods to meet dietary needs and manage chronic diseases
- following a work plan
- following safe operation procedures for the use of kitchen equipment.

Teacher Resource:
Recipes from SNAP-Ed Partners, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to know how to prepare nutritious meals for oneself and one’s family?
- Which food preparation methods should one use to prepare nutrient-dense foods?
- What are the consequences of preparing meals that fail to preserve nutrients?
- What are common dietary restrictions?

Communication

- How does one best communicate expectations for safely storing and preparing foods?
- How can technology enhance preparation and storage of nutritious foods?
- Why is it important to read the recipe? Where can one find nutritious recipes?
- Why is it important for a family to communicate their individual schedules before meal planning?

Leadership

- How does one’s safety and sanitation procedures reflect upon one’s leadership qualities?
- How does one respond when equipment is not properly working or is not being used correctly?
- Why should the older generation teach family recipes to the younger generation?

Management

- What information does one need to store nutritious foods?
- How does one evaluate the success of the food preparation?
- What management skills are most important to utilize during food preparation?