Description:

Builds on the concepts covered in VENTU 100 to develop dietary and fitness strategies for a healthy lifestyle. Course explores the relationship between diet, exercise, and health, the role of culture and personal lifestyle in making food choices, and eating healthy in today's fast paced, fast food world. Structured to accommodate special needs learners. Prerequisite: VENTU 100 or permission of instructor.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

•Present key practices for food safety in food shopping, storage, and cooking •Create weekly diet/fitness plans utilizing nutrition guidelines and physical activities on a budget •Discuss health conditions and coping strategies for wellness management •Identify healthy hygiene and personal care practices •Explain how preventative care can provide long term health benefits •Discuss cultural and social influences on healthy behaviors and body image •Identify strategies to access health information and personalized services for medical concerns