Title: Describe strategies for healthy eating.
Course: Independent Living (22904-36) > Section: Planning, Preparing, and Serving Nutritious Foods

Description should include

- evaluating the health and financial benefits of preparing nutritious meals at home vs. eating out
- identifying eating habits and locations where eating typically occurs outside of the home
- 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.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

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

Communication

- Where did you acquire your attitudes and behaviors associated with eating out?
- How does eating meals at home affect family relationships and family budget?
- What criteria do you consider when making food to take to a social gathering?

Leadership

- What suggestions would you make to 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 do you need to consider when choosing a restaurant?
- What sources of information can you consult when choosing a restaurant? How do you evaluate your sources?
- What management skills can you use to select nutritious foods when eating out?