This guide is designed to assist vocational home economics teachers in implementing the nutrition and wellness course that is one of the six core course areas of Ohio's Work and Family Life program. Included in the guide are an introduction providing an overview of the practical problems proposed in the nutrition and wellness core course area, four process modules, and eight content modules. The process modules cover the following topics: managing work and family responsibilities, solving personal and family problems, relating to others, and assuming a leadership role. Examined in the content modules are the following topics: promoting wellness and good health, relating food choices to wellness, relating psychological needs and food choices, planning food choices, obtaining and storing food, preparing and serving food, selecting and using equipment, and promoting wellness issues throughout society. Each module includes some or all of the following: statement of a practical problem; process competency, competency builders, and supporting concepts covered in the module; teacher information (rationale, background information, references); learning activities; assessment activities; and student handouts (including checklists, worksheets, case studies, and laboratory assignments). (MN)