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K–12 Standards

Nutrition and Wellness (8229)

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Balancing Work and FamilyNW.1

  • 1

    Analyze the meaning of work and the meaning of family.NW.1.1

  • 2

    Compare how families affect work life and how work life affects families.NW.1.2

  • 3

    Identify management strategies for balancing work and family roles.NW.1.3

Understanding WellnessNW.2

  • 1

    Explain the relationship between nutrition and wellness.NW.2.1

  • 2

    Explore factors that influence wellness and lifestyle practices across the lifespan.NW.2.2

  • 3

    Explain the relationship between physical fitness and wellness.NW.2.3

  • 4

    Identify community resources and services for nutrition and wellness.NW.2.4

  • 5

    Analyze the components of a plan to improve physical fitness.NW.2.5

  • 6

    Identify eating patterns and their effects on wellness.NW.2.6

  • 7

    Identify the effects of food fads and diet fads on wellness.NW.2.7

  • 8

    Examine the impact of eating disorders on wellness.NW.2.8

  • 9

    Explain the relationship between stress and wellness.NW.2.9

  • 10

    Describe strategies to manage stress.NW.2.10

  • 11

    Analyze factors that affect emotional well-being.NW.2.11

  • 12

    Investigate community and national topics related to nutrition and wellness.NW.2.12

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    Analyze economic, environmental, and social determinants that influence food choices and other nutritional practices.NW.2.13

  • 14

    Describe the effects of government policies and regulations on nutrition and wellness.NW.2.14

  • 15

    Develop a plan to promote and sustain personal wellness.NW.2.15

Investigating Principles of NutritionNW.3

  • 1

    Identify the functions of macro- and micronutrients and the body’s requirements for each.NW.3.1

  • 2

    Evaluate sources of nutrition information.NW.3.2

  • 3

    Compare human nutritional needs at the different stages of life.NW.3.3

  • 4

    Identify methods for determining a healthy body weight.NW.3.4

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    Explain the principles of energy balance.NW.3.5

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    Explore basic concepts of nutrition for meeting special dietary needs.NW.3.6

Planning Menus and Preparing FoodNW.4

  • 1

    Apply science-based dietary guidelines when planning menus.NW.4.1

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    Perform nutritional analyses of recipes and menus.NW.4.2

  • 3

    Apply basic concepts of nutrition in meal planning to meet special dietary needs.NW.4.3

  • 4

    Use the nutrition facts label to evaluate the nutritional quality of foods.NW.4.4

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    Develop a food budget and comparison-shopping strategies.NW.4.5

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    Identify the components of a standardized recipe.NW.4.6

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    Modify recipes to meet dietary needs.NW.4.7

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    Apply time-management principles when planning, preparing, and serving food.NW.4.8

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    (Optional) Design kitchen work space to facilitate efficient food preparation.NW.4.9

  • 10

    Select and use food-preparation utensils and equipment.NW.4.10

Using Science and Technology in Food ManagementNW.5

  • 1

    Analyze the impact of advances in technology and science on the food industry.NW.5.1

  • 2

    Apply basic food-science principles to food preparation.NW.5.2

  • 3

    Identify strategies for conserving environmental resources with regard to food purchase, storage, and disposal.NW.5.3

Ensuring Food SafetyNW.6

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    Explain the conditions that promote the growth of food-borne pathogens.NW.6.1

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    Identify types of food-borne illnesses (i.e., pathogenic and parasitic infections).NW.6.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate safe preparation and handling practices for food.NW.6.3

  • 4

    Outline steps for cleaning and sanitizing food-preparation utensils and equipment.NW.6.4

Exploring Careers in the Field of Nutrition and WellnessNW.7

  • 2

    Evaluate personal assets for potential careers.NW.7.2

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    Explore career pathways in the field of nutrition and wellness.NW.7.1

  • 3

    Match personal assets to specific careers in the field of nutrition and wellness.NW.7.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PROFESSIONALEDUCATION-DEVELOPMENT
Where can I read the official document?
Virtual Virginia Standards

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