Food Science

(From the MCPS High School Course Bulletin)

Food Science A and B Grades 9 - 12

Food Science applies scientific laboratory skills and food preparation laboratory skills to study topics in nutritional requirements and assessments. Opportunities are provided through hands-on food and science labs to plan menus, prepare food, and perform computer nutritional analysis on food. Life cycle nutrition, fitness, consumer concerns about foods, food related global environmental problems, and careers in nutritional sciences are also studied.

1/2 Credit