HOMEMAKING EDUCATION I
 FOOD AND NUTRITION

 OVERVIEW
 Since adequate food and application of the principles of
nutrition help determine not only the health of an individual
but also the enjoyment which he receives from his daily living,
the study of the principles of nutrition is an important one
for the young homemaker to make.
 It has been pointed out that good nutrition contributes to
good health. Pupils can make a valuable contribution to good
health by becoming better informed so that they may more
easily solve their own food problems and may help in solving
those of their families. The teacher can aid individuals to solve
these food problems by helping the pupils to make practical
application of their knowledge of nutrition.
 A major aim of the food and nutrition area in the first year
of homemaking education is to develop ability in planning,
marketing, preparing, and serving simple, well-balanced meals.
It is believed that the pupils should be made aware of the im-
portance of retaining all the food values and of using the basic
principles of food preparation whenever food is prepared.
 Serving a meal affords an excellent opportunity for teach-
 ing and applying acceptable social patterns. The food and. nu-
 trition area offers many and varied opportunities for the pupil
 to develop graciousness and poise in social situations through
 carefully selected learning experiences.
 Because of the need for conservation of foods, it is ad-
 visable that some food conservation be included in the first year
 course. At the beginning of the school year it would be wise
 for the teacher to acquaint herself with the foods available in
 the community and to plan for the conservation of such foods.
 When planning learning experiences for the food and nu-
 t';ion area, the teacher needs to keep in mind the fact that
 t*1",e experiences may be secured not only in school but also