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

Demonstration should include

- practicing portion control
- following guidelines for the different types of meal service
- creating presentation of meal courses (e.g., appetizer, entrée, dessert)
- utilizing tableware and place settings
- following safety and sanitation practices for serving food.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors determine your choices of aesthetically pleasing foods?
- How does table setting affect meal progression?
- How is a buffet table organized?
- What is portion distortion?

Communication

- What resources are available to assist you with serving proper portions?
- How do portions vary by age? How are portion sizes measured and presented in meal service?
- How does meal service reflect the safety and sanitation practices of the food service workers?
- How can families avoid technology disruptions during mealtime?

Leadership

- How can you serve appropriate meals and snacks when every family or group member likes different foods?
- What information do you use to evaluate meal etiquette?
- How can you teach others about the importance of portion control in a healthy lifestyle?

Management

- What information do you need to serve nutritious foods?
- How do you ensure that foods are safe to consume? Which food safety practices are crucial to follow in serving safe foods?