NUT 3640 - Healthy Cooking Techniques

3(2 + 2)

Prerequisite: NUT 2040 or Permission of instructor

This course is designed to illustrate the elements of food flavors through the exploration of the nutritional values of fruits, grains, legumes, meats, and vegetables. The principles of healthy cooking and nutrition will be employed and applied to food types to include the demonstration of cooking with less fat and less salt. Students will develop, illustrate, and analyze healthy cooking techniques, recipes, and menus to include nutritional content. This course will conclude with the preparation and service of nutritious meals to the public.Credit will be granted for only one prefix: NUT or HTE.(HTE 3643)