Culinary Nutrition

Catalog description

The Culinary Nutrition course introduces the roles of proteins, carbohydrates, fats and the process of metabolism in the human body. The students will be given opportunities to understand the benefits and limitations of specific dietary protocols. Students will build their skills in adapting recipes from traditional diets to meet therapeutic protocols. These protocols are the industry standard for specific dietary needs and students will learn to identify and use the therapeutic ingredients. Instructional demonstrations will include scratch recipes and information related to culinary innovation. The goal of the course is for students to understand how one's diet influences their holistic lifestyle.