United Tribes Technical College

Nutrition and
Foodservice Courses

 

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NF 100 Introduction to Foodservice - 2 Credits
Overview of the hospitality industry focusing specifically on the foodservice industry in privately owned, chain or casino restaurants. Explores hospitality careers and how customer service relates to successful employment and business ownership.

 

NF 101 Math For Commercial Foods - 3 Credits
Math specific to food production and money operations are reviewed. Students will be exposed to a variety of training experiences, which require math skills while performing duties in food service operations. Special emphasis is placed on portion control, converting recipes, weights and measures, recipe and food costing, pricing the menu, inventory procedures, labor costs, and break event analysis.

 

NF 105 Managing Food Protection - 2 Credits
Basic food sanitation and food safety is addressed in light of the Federal Food and Drug Administration Food Code. The course includes safe food handling, foodborne illness, proper cleaning techniques, and Hazard Analysis Critical Point System (HACCP). Students are prepared to take the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe Exam following completion of the course.  

 

NF 110 Diabetes and Mother Earth - 3 Credits
Basic Type 2 Diabetes information and relationship of the disease to psychological and physical health risks of Native Americans.  The course will be divided into three components.  The first component titled "Strong in Body and Spirit" addresses the nutrition, exercise, and psychosocial components of the disease "through the eyes of the Eagle."  The second component emphasizes the benefits of exercise and food production through gardening.  The final component focuses on exercise and nutritional benefits of hunting and fishing and low-fat cooking methods of wild game, including buffalo.

 

NF 200 Food Science and Cooking Skills - 3 Credits (prerequisite  CHEM 101)
Basic cooking and scientific principles behing food preparation, food storage and preservation will be explored in this course. The chemical, physical and microbiological changes which occur during food preparation are included in the class while students follow the Food Guide Pyramid and prepare family size recipes including appetizers, soups, sauces, salads, sandwiches, meat, fish, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, fruits, pastas, breads and desserts.

 

NF 210 Quantity Food Production - 4 Credits (prerequisite  NF 105 and NF 251)
Hands on experience preparing and serving nutritious, attractive meals for 25 to 50 people.  Quantity food preparation experience will focus on menu planning, food procurement, staff management, and marketing skills.  Students will also gain experience on managing a budget, following a time line, working as a team member, and assessing quality of the taste and appearance of the meals served during the semester.

 

NF 230 Introductory Nutrition - 2 Credits
Basic nutrition facts presented in light of current scientific studies and philosophy. Students will review nutrition and physical activity guidelines, food labeling regulations, and eating patterns in both the United States and on the reservations.  Personal nutrition and physical inventories will be conducted and evaluated.

 

NF 240 Fundamentals of Nutrition - 3 Credits
Basic nutrition facts presented in light of current scientific studies and philosophy. Students will review nutrition and physical activity guidelines, food labeling regulations, and eating patterns in both the United States and on the reservations.  Personal nutrition and physical inventories will be conducted and evaluated.

 

NF 241 Nutrition and Diet Therapy - 4 Credits (prerequisites  BIO 103 and NF 240)
A study of how life-long eating habits influence prevention or development of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancer and renal and gastrointestinal disorders.  Medical nutrition therapy will be addressed for those diseases as well as conditions such as AIDS, anorexia, food allergies, and handicapping concerns.  Menu planning , enteral nutrition, federal regulations, documentation requirements and quality assurance for effectiveness of nutrition services will also be addressed.

 

NF 251 Management of Service Operations - 3 Credits
Basic management principles are introduced and discussed. Emphasis is placed on foodservice management in institutional and health care settings. Topics include: menu planning and recipes, purchasing and inventory, staffing and scheduling, human resource development, leadership, customer service, marketing and professional development.

 

NF 260 Community Nutrition - 3 Credits (prerequisites:  NF 240 and NF 241)
Exploration of a community's nutrition and health needs with special emphasis on nutritional assessment of populations, food, nutrition, and health trends today, and utilization of available food and community nutrition resources.  Nutrition education strategies and techniques will be addressed for various populations and cultures.   Epidemiological data will be reviewed and discussed.  Federal, State, and Tribal community nutrition resources will be discussed for each stage of the life cycle.

 

NF 297 Foodservice Practicum I - 3 Credits
(prerequisites  NF 105, NF 200, NF 240, NF 241, and NF 251)
This course provides students the opportunity to participate in 150 hours of hands-on work experience. The experience will focus on any area of food service operations. The practicum experience will be available in a variety of facilities both on and off the reservations. This practicum is an unpaid training experience.

 

NF 298 Nutrition Practicum II- 3 Credits
(prerequisites:  NF 105, NF 200, NF 240, NF 241, and NF 251)
This course gives students the opportunity for 150 hours of hands-on experiences.  The experience will be divided into 50 hours of normal, community and therapeutic nutrition, 50 hours of food service operations systems management, and 50 hours of food services administration/personnel management.  The practicum experiences will be available in a variety of facilities both on and off the reservations.   This practicum is an unpaid training experience.

 

NF 299 Case Study/Critical Thinking - 1 Credit
(prerequisites  NF 105, NF 240, NF 241, NF 251, and NF 298)
Materials will be reviewed and a practice dietary managers credentialing exam will be written in the classroom.  Students will travel together to the exam site designated by the National Dietary Managers Association to write the exam.  Tuition will cover exam fees.


 
 

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