Title: Describe strategies for healthy eating.
Course: Independent Living (22904-18)

Description should include

- evaluating the health and financial benefits of preparing nutritious meals at home vs. eating out

- identifying factors when eating occurs outside of the home (i.e., allergies)
- determining factors to consider when choosing a restaurant
- selecting food items that meet nutritional needs and goals
- analyzing diets and their claims
- recognizing the dangers of eating disorders
- using technology to identify nutritional information
- recognizing the danger of viewing technology while eating.

Teacher Resource:
FCCLA@theTable, FCCLA

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating out vs. eating a home-cooked meal?
- How can one select nutritious foods when eating out?
- Why should restaurants be required to include nutritional information on their menus?

Communication

- Where does one acquire attitudes and behaviors associated with eating out?
- How does preparing a home-cooked meal together affect family relationships and family budget?
- How does eating meals together affect family relationships?
- What criteria should one consider when making food to take to a social gathering?

Leadership

- What suggestions would help others choose foods from a restaurant that would meet recommended dietary guidelines?
- Why should restaurants that cater to children and teenagers promote healthy food choices?

Management

- What information does one need to consider when choosing a restaurant?
- What sources of information can one consult when choosing a restaurant? How does one evaluate these sources?
- What management skills can one use to select nutritious foods when eating out?