Stresses the fundamental skills needed to plan, select, and prepare foods that make up a healthy diet. A look at food labels helps students understand the nutritional content of different foods. The process of food label comparison and selecting the best food is emphasized. Meal planning based on a person's individual dietary requirements is discussed in detail. The processes of grocery shopping and safe food preparation are covered. Other terminology includes: food pyramid, nutritional value, percent daily value, meal planning, grocery list, processed food, food preparation, and food-borne illness. .