Food and Nutrition

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Food and Nutrition Teachers

Mrs G Lepore (Subject Leader)

Mr A Galiotzakis

Mr N Henderson

Mr D Steele

A Vision for Food & Nutrition

Food and Nutrition is a subject that teaches both the theory and practical skills which help prepare students for adulthood. It enables students to have a lifelong understanding of healthy eating and foster a positive relationship with food. It will help give them ownership of their health in relation to food, diet and an understanding of good nutrition. It provides students with the skills to feed themselves and their families in an economical and healthy manner.

The subject enables students to have a clear understanding of the role food plays within the environment such as food production, food waste, sustainability and ethical issues. It also provides students with a cultural awareness.

The subject develops a range of skills such as time management, independence, creativity, fine motor skills as well as teamwork, which not only are vital for all learning but could also lead to potential employment opportunities, as the Hospitality and Catering industry is the largest employment sector in the UK.

Food and nutrition enables students to be more adventurous with foods and flavour combinations, challenging preconceived ideas.

Students are encouraged to see food in a variety of ways: such as social activity, connecting communities, a fuel, as a way to care for others, an active and enjoyable hobby and a method for caring for yourself.