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Basic Nutrition

In this one-time class, basic nutrition will be introduced and students will use their creativity to plan meals for one day.

Laura Sandoval

What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Homework

Work to be completed in class

Class Experience

This class will teach basic nutrition and health. We will discuss the basic knowledge of nutrition and health. Afterward, the class will review the importance of a balanced meal. Then, we will review the functions of nutrition in food. After reviewing and going over basic nutrition and health, the class will have an individual activity of planning meals for one day using the content they learned and a grocery store listing. After completing their activity, we will compare the students' meals as a group.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their basic knowledge of nutrition and health. 
Students will verbalize understanding of the importance of a balance meal
Students will be able to identify good nutrition and the functions of nutrition in foods.

Other Details

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

McIntosh, Staci (2021). Evolve Resources for Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy. 16th ed. Evolve.

Laura Sandoval

Joined March, 2023

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree from Methodist College of Nursing

During my years of teaching, I have taught nutrition at all different levels of education, ranging from junior high school students to bachelor's degrees.