The skills and knowledge taught in this curriculum will increase resourcefulness of students and help them to develop self-reliance and independence. The curriculum ideas and learning objectives develop skills necessary for life. The Foods Studies curriculum combines academic and practical foods experiences and is an option for all students. The study of foods is important because every person must eat to live. As well, the preparation of food whether at school or at home can be a creative, interesting, enjoyable, and rewarding experience.
Many students are responsible for meal preparation at home.
With the increasing number of single parent families and working parents, meal preparation is often the responsibility of younger family members. Knowledge and understanding of basic food preparation and nutrition is important in order to make healthy food choices for individual and family well-being. Knowledge about nutrition is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Food-related health problems and eating disorders are major health concerns in Canada. The impact of eating highly refined, processed foods is affecting our short and long term health.