King students passionate about food and cooking are in luck, because R.H. King Academy offers food and nutrition courses in grades 10, 11, and 12. Continue reading to learn about some of the advantages of taking these classes!
Fun and straightforward class: If a student is actively participating during class discussions, paying attention to the lessons and general instructions, it is not a difficult course to do well on. Oftentimes, students fill their electives with difficult and time-consuming courses, so taking this course can help students find the perfect balance within their schedule. By putting in the effort to actively participate in the learning process, chances are they would end up with a high mark.
Gaining life skills: Most people cannot deny the value of having basic cooking skills. Often, students are in a crisis trying to figure out how to cook simple recipes once they leave home for university and have to make their own meals. Even high school students might need to prepare their own lunch, or occasionally they may want to cook something by themselves for family; in both cases the skills learned in this class will come in handy. From kitchen safety to cleaning necessities, food and nutrition class allows students to gain practical experience in performing these life-long helpful skills.
Gain insight on the nutritional value of food and make educated choices: Students get to explore in depth the benefits acquired from eating certain groups of food as well as the detrimental effects that some substances have on one’s health when present in elevated levels in the body. From learning about the impact of macro- and micronutrients on overall health to learning how to properly read food labels and make educated food choices, food and nutrition classes cover a variety of engaging topics. So, if someone wants to physically feel their best now and later on in life, they should definitely consider taking food and nutrition, as it will help them gain the necessary knowledge for that.
Food labs: The best part about food and nutrition courses is their food labs. These one-hour labs aim to provide students in their food lab groups with hands-on experience preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, including main and side dishes, snacks, and desserts. Teachers usually consider the student body’s opinion to determine what kind of dishes they would be most interested in learning how to make. Some other essential skills gained through these food labs are planning, organization, time management, safe handling of kitchen tools and equipment, effective communication, and coordination.
Needless to say, the experience students gain through food and nutrition classes is extremely valuable. King offers three courses in this area: Grade 10 Food and Nutrition (HFN2O1), Grade 11 Early-Morning Food and Nutrition (IDC3O1), and Grade 12 Nutrition and Health (HFA4U1). So, if any students are yet to decide about what elective courses they should take next year, consider taking food and nutrition!
