FOODS AND NUTRITION
- PREAMBLES
Food is one the basic needs of man. Without good food, an individual would not be able to function properly in all spheres of life. Good food promotes health and therefore it is important that students are exposed to ways of selecting, preparing and cooking wholesome food for themselves and others.
Foods and Nutrition as a vocational subject prepares students for the world of work. It also encourages the creative use of local foods and associated food service to meet the nutritional needs and other demands of consumers.
- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The general aims and objectives of the syllabus are for candidates to
(a) acquire basic knowledge about foods and nutrition;
(b) understand the relationship between nutrition and health;
(c) identify career opportunities in foods and nutrition and acquire skills for further studies;
(d) apply the general principles underlying meal planning, selection, preparation and serving of food to feed family and other consumers for different occasions;
(e) understand the need for planning an efficient and safe kitchen;
(f) choose, use, care and store kitchen equipment and tools effectively;
(g) appreciate the importance of sanitation in the kitchen food preparation and service;
(h) apply basic principles underlying food processing, storage and preservation;
- acquire basic knowledge in consumer education;
(j) acquire research skills and use the information to experiment, develop and improve local dishes;
(k) set up a business in the food industry using all the basic skills acquired.
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