Title: Plan a nutritious family meal.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory II (19904-9) > Section: Demonstrating Nutrition and Wellness

Planning should include

- following directions
- identifying equipment and ingredients
- managing resources (e.g., shopping list, budget)
- analyzing food labels for nutritional content
- identifying safety and sanitation measures
- working cooperatively.

Teacher Resource:

The Family Dinner Project

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to read and understand food labels?
- What steps do you use to prepare nutritious food?

Communication

- What resources are available for determining the nutritional value of foods?
- Why is food presentation important?

Leadership

- What responsibility can you take for choosing healthy foods?
- What is the importance of working cooperatively to prepare nutritious food?

Management

- Who is responsible for safety and sanitation practices?
- Who is responsible for making sure that supplies are available?