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Competency 20.1
Evaluate nutritional issues.
 
Descriptors:
20.1.1  Access credible sources of information related to food science and safety.
20.1.2  Explain basic and special dietary terminology, concepts and principles.
20.1.3  Interpret written and graphic nutritional information.
20.1.4  Examine the reliability and validity of nutritional information.
20.1.5  Explain symptoms and antidotes for food allergies.
20.1.6  Describe common substances found in food that are toxic.
20.1.7  Explain the nutritional impact of factors affecting eating habits (e.g., eating disorders, lifestyles).
20.1.8  Recognize that food science knowledge is dynamic, not static.
20.1.9  Characterize the roles of carbohydrates and identify foods that contain them.
20.1.10  Differentiate between types of lipids, and identify foods that contain the various types of lipids and cholesterol.
20.1.11  Characterize the roles of proteins, including complete and incomplete, in diets, and identify foods that contain these nutrients
20.1.12  Describe the role of water, vitamins and minerals in the human diet, and identify foods that contain these nutrients.
20.1.13  Use recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) and the Food Guide Pyramid to plan meals.
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Grade Depth
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Key
I introduce
P proficient
R reinforce
 
Alignment to Ohio's Academic Content Standards
Ohio's K-12 Mathematics Academic Content Standards (February 2002)
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
(8-10) F. Construct convincing arguments based on analysis of data and interpretation of graphs.
Mathematical Processes Standard
(8-10) H. Locate and interpret mathematical information accurately, and communicate ideas, processes and solutions in a complete and easily understood manner.
 
Ohio's K-12 English Language Arts Standards (February 2002)
Acquisition of Vocabulary Standard
(8-10) F. Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.
(11-12) E. Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.
Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies Standard
(8-10) B. Demonstrate comprehension of print and electronic text by responding to questions (e.g., literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing).
(11-12) B. Demonstrate comprehension of print and electronic text by responding to questions (e.g., literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing).
Reading Applications: Informational, Technical and Persuasive Text Standard
(8-10) C. Analyze whether graphics supplement textual information and promote the author's purpose.
Research Standard
(8-10) B. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources.
 
Ohio's K-12 Science Academic Content Standards (January 2003)
Life Sciences
(9-10) D. Explain the flow of energy and the cycling of matter through biological and ecological systems (cellular, organismal and ecological).
(11-12) A. Explain how processes at the cellular level affect the functions and characteristics of an organism.