(Optional) Follow a standardized recipe to prepare a simple, nutritious snack.

Following a recipe should include:

• describing factors to consider in planning food preparation
• selecting nutritious ingredients
• considering food allergies when cooking for others
• explaining uses for kitchen utensils and appliances
• operating kitchen appliances
• following a recipe or other instructions
• demonstrating skill in preparing simple, nutritious foods. 

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• Why is it important to be able to prepare nutritious food on your own?
• Why are snacks important to your overall food intake?

Communication

• How do you determine whether a recipe is nutritious?
• What resources are available for preparing nutritious snacks?

Leadership

• What can you do to make good snack choices?
• What strategies may be effective in selecting kitchen equipment?

Management

• What should be considered when planning for food preparation?
• What consequences may result from poor planning prior to food preparation?