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3    Nutrition and Wellness
     
  
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3 Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well-being.
   3.3.1 Analyze the factors that influence personal and family wellness across the life span. (*14.6)
      3.3.1.1 Evaluate the relationship among physical, social, emotional, and mental wellness in life. (*14.6.1)
      3.3.1.2 Examine how physical activity relates to wellness. (*14.6.5)
      3.3.1.3 Develop a personal fitness plan that will improve personal wellness.
      3.3.1.4 Analyze short-term and long-term effects of lifestyle choices on self and others. (*14.1.6)
      3.3.1.5 Examine the use of resources for management of personal and family wellness.
   3.3.2 Examine the nutritional needs of individuals and families in relation to health and wellness across the life span. (*14.2)
      3.3.2.1 Assess the effect of nutrients on health, appearance, and performance. (*14.2.1)
      3.3.2.2 Compare personal/family nutrition and wellness needs throughout the life cycle. (*14.2.2)
      3.3.2.3 Assess the impact of food and diet fads, food addictions, and eating disorders on wellness.(*14.2.3)
      3.3.2.4 Evaluate sources and reliability of food and nutrition information related to health and wellness. (*14.2.4)
      3.3.2.5 Evaluate relationship between food choices, eating patterns, physical activity, and maintaining overall wellness.
      3.3.2.6 Analyze menus and/or recipes for nutrient benefits to family members.
      3.3.2.7 Apply various dietary guidelines in planning to meet nutrition and wellness needs of individuals, families, and individuals with special dietary needs. (*14.3.1)
      3.3.2.8 Demonstrate ability to select, store, prepare, and serve nutritious foods. (*14.3.3)
      3.3.2.9 Analyze nutrition label information to make positive food choices and wellness decisions.
      3.3.2.10 Evaluate the impact of foods treated with chemicals/hormones on long-term health and wellness in comparison to organic foods.
   3.3.3 Evaluate factors that affect food safety, from production through consumption. (*14.4)
      3.3.3.1 Determine conditions and practices that promote safe food handling. (*14.4.1)
      3.3.3.2 Demonstrate safety and sanitation practices. (*14.4.2)
      3.3.3.3 Analyze food borne illness as a health issue for individuals and families. (*14.4.5)
      3.3.3.4 Investigate the effect of science and technological advances on nutrient content, quality, availability, and safety of foods. (*14.5.1)
      3.3.3.5 Analyze the differences in production between organic and inorganic foods related to food safety.


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