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E08 Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.

Describe steps that can be taken to develop a healthy menu for the following groups.

a) Infants

b) Toddlers

c) Children

Be sure to mention any food safety issues needed as well as listing special menu items for diverse cultures and those children with special dietary concerns.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable

25 points19 points13 points 7 points

The student clearly describes

the steps to develop a

healthy menu, including

special menu items and

dietary concerns.

The student somewhat

clearly describes the steps

to develop a healthy menu,

including special menu

items and dietary concerns.

The student provides an

unclear description of the

steps to develop a healthy

menu, including special

menu items and dietary

concerns.

The student provides an

unclear description of the

steps to develop a healthy

menu and does not include

special menu items and

dietary concerns.

25 points19 points13 points 7 points

The student clearly describes

the steps to develop a

healthy menu, including

special menu items and

dietary concerns.

The student somewhat

clearly describes the steps

to develop a healthy menu,

including special menu

items and dietary concerns.

The student provides an

unclear description of the

steps to develop a healthy

menu, including special

menu items and dietary

concerns.

The student provides an

unclear description of the

steps to develop a healthy

menu and does not include

special menu items and

dietary concerns.

25 points19 points13 points 7 points

The student clearly describes

the steps to develop a

healthy menu, including

special menu items and

dietary concerns.

The student somewhat

clearly describes the steps

to develop a healthy menu,

including special menu

items and dietary concerns.

The student provides an

unclear description of the

steps to develop a healthy

menu, including special

menu items and dietary

concerns.

The student provides an

unclear description of the

steps to develop a healthy

menu and does not include

special menu items and

dietary concerns.

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

Student does not make any

errors in grammar or spelling,

especially those that distract

the reader from the content.

Student makes 1-2 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes 3-4 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes more than

4 errors in grammar or

spelling that distract the

reader from the content.

15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points

The paper is written in

proper APA and

organizational format. All

sources used for quotes and

facts are credible and cited

correctly. Excellent

organization, including a

variety of thoughtful

transitions.

The paper is written in

proper format with only 1-2

errors. All sources used for

quotes and facts are

credible, and most are cited

correctly. Adequate

organization includes a

variety of appropriate

transitions.

The paper is written in

proper format with only 3-5

errors. Most sources used

for quotes and facts are

credible and cited correctly.

Essay is poorly organized,

but may include a few

effective transitions.

The paper is not written in

proper format. Many

sources used for quotes

and facts are less than

credible (suspect) and/or

are not cited correctly.

Essay is disorganized and

does not include effective

transitions.

Format - APA

Format, Citations,

Organization,

Transitions (15

Points)

Steps to Develop a

Healthy Menu for

Infants (25 Points)

Mechanics (10

Points)

Steps to Develop a

Healthy Menu for

Toddlers (25 Points)

Steps to Develop a

Healthy Menu for

Children (25 Points)