Food And Nutrition
Lesson Plans

Strand 4

Students will identify the sources and functions of proteins and fats/lipids and apply appropriate food preparation techniques. (Suggested 7 days)

Standard 4

Identify the functions of fats:

• Fat - A Concentrated Energy Source
  The role of fat as a nutrient that provides a source of concentrated energy and is also necessary for the body to utilize other nutrients, namely some important vitamins.
• Fat, Sugar, and Salt
  Awareness of fat, sugar and salt in manufactured and commercially prepared foods.
• Fats
  Information regarding fats, their sources, function in the body, and related health concerns. Prepare a recipe of Chicken Fingers in showing how to reduce the amount of fat during preparation.

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