Exploring the World of Food and Nutrition

Exploring the World of Food and Nutrition

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the basic principles of food safety and hygiene and identify the importance of these practices in food preparation.

What do you already know about food safety and hygiene?

Week 1-2: Introduction to the Course and Syllabus

Discuss the outline of the course and the key topics that will be covered. Emphasize the importance of following the syllabus for effective learning.

Understanding Food Safety and Hygiene

Explore the basic principles of food safety and hygiene, including personal hygiene, cross-contamination, and safe food storage practices.

Week 3-4: Understanding Food and Nutrition

Introduce the concept of macronutrients and micronutrients, highlighting their roles in the human body and sources in food.

Macronutrients and Micronutrients

Discuss the functions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as macronutrients, and the importance of vitamins and minerals as micronutrients.

Week 5-6: Food Preparation and Cooking Techniques

Demonstrate various food preparation and cooking techniques, such as chopping, slicing, grilling, and baking. Encourage students to participate in hands-on activities.

Practical Demonstrations

Engage students in practical activities to apply the cooking techniques learned. Encourage teamwork and creativity in preparing food dishes.

Week 7-8: Introduction to Sensory Evaluation

Introduce the concept of sensory evaluation, focusing on taste, texture, aroma, and appearance as key aspects of food assessment.

Exploring Taste and Texture

Conduct sensory activities to explore the taste and texture of different food items. Encourage students to describe and analyze their sensory perceptions.

Understanding Aroma and Appearance

Engage students in activities to identify and describe the aromas and appearances of various food products. Encourage them to use descriptive language.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.