The course will examine contemporary food and nutrition matters with consideration of the factors influencing food selection and preparation as a means to improve nutritional status. The general goal is to enhance student awareness in regards to consumer food choices, with emphasis on knowledge and skills to apply healthy nutrition choices to consumers. Topics covered in the course include current food trends; basic culinary concepts; food demonstrations; dietary standards; food regulation; socio-economic and social circumstances influencing food selection, and food purchasing meal planning for individuals and families.

Please read through the following important information prior to submitting your registration:

Extensions:  The extension option advertised below should not be purchased in conjunction with this course. If they are purchased at the same time, your extension purchase will be cancelled and refunded. Information regarding how to purchase an extension will be emailed to you approximately one month prior to your assigned course end date.

SPEA Application:  Prior to checking out with payment, you will be prompted to fill out our SPEA (Self-Paced Enroll Anytime) application form. Please read the question below thoroughly so that you are prepared to answer it accordingly on the application form. Answering the question incorrectly will delay the process of gaining course access.

• Have you previously attended or been admitted to UND, either on-campus or online? If you are brand new to the University of North Dakota system, please select 'No'. By selecting 'No', a $35 application fee will be automatically added to your shopping cart. In order to receive a UND Student ID and course access, this fee must be paid up front. If you are an existing or returning UND student, please select 'Yes' to this question.