Food Studies 30

Ever wondered just how much sugar is too much?  Or why we continue to gain weight as a society even though there are an ever growing number of gyms and health clubs?  Why do we have more neurotic eaters in spite of our ever increasing understanding of nutrition and its relationship to health? And, although we have the best food supply ever known to mankind, why do we have more diet related disease? This course attempts to answer these and other questions in helping individuals build a lifestyle conducive to health, well-being, and enjoyment of life.

Food Studies 30 is a high school food preparation and nutrition course based upon Saskatchewan's Evergreen Curricula.  Designed to be relevant and hands-on, it fulfills one of two practical and applied arts credits required for senior matriculation in Saskatchewan. The course provides a blended environment using on-line materials and assignments combined with face to face instruction and lab based experiences in food preparation. However, the course may be adapted to be completely on-line for students willing to complete foods labs in their home setting.  

Food Studies 30 is a 100 hour credit course for Grade 11 or Grade 12 high school students.

Course topics include:  food safety certificate training; reading and understanding food labels; the role of food additives in today's diet; food chemistry and its relationship to body needs, health and disease; food customs and cultural diversity in foods; food security and global food issues; and nutrition throughout the lifecycle. Students will have many opportunities to pursue personal interests within the framework provided. Two of my favorite topics - sugary beverages and breakfast cereals - are sure to included. What are your interests?

Course Photo taken by D. Sharon Pruitt with CC license to share with credit.