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HCM 228 - Culinary Nutrition and Food Science


Last Date of Approval: Fall 2019

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Course Description:
This course addresses the relationship between nutrition and health. Students will learn about how to choose healthier food options and also learn about better food preparation techniques that aid in a healthy diet. There will also be a focus on healthy menu planning, recipe modification, and marketing of nutritious menu items. They will learn about how to cater to a vast range of dietary requirements or needs that guests will request for in food service operations.

Corequisites: NONE
Prerequisites: NONE
Prerequisites/Corequisites: NONE

Mode(s) of Instruction: Face to Face

Course Fees: None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Define what a healthy diet is as defined by the US dietary guidelines  

Discuss how diet and lifestyle choices they make today can impact their health and quality of life in the future  

Evaluate the diet and be able to modify it to protect and optimize their health

Identify factors that influence food selection and the importance of good nutrition 

Examine healthy cooking methods and techniques

Course Objectives

State The Power of Food  

List Nutrition Standards and Tools

Investigate Carbohydrates, Proteins, Water and Beverages, Vitamins, Fats and Oils  

Construct Cooking Techniques for Planning Healthful Menus  

Discuss Nutritional Messages and Serving Guests with Special Health Needs



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