FOOD & NUTRITION

A Short Story

A student once wondered why two people could eat similar meals but have completely different health outcomes. One was energetic and healthy while the other constantly struggled with health issues. The answer was not simply food. It was Nutrition. Food & Nutrition teaches us how food affects growth, health, performance, and overall well-being.

What Is Food & Nutrition?

Food & Nutrition is the study of food, nutrients, diet, meal planning, food preparation, and their effects on human health. It helps students understand healthy living, food safety, and the relationship between nutrition and disease prevention.

What Will You Study In SHS?

As an SHS student, you may study topics such as:

• Food Nutrients
• Balanced Diet
• Meal Planning
• Food Preparation
• Food Preservation
• Food Hygiene
• Food Science
• Health and Nutrition
• Special Diets
• Catering Principles

Career Opportunities

Food & Nutrition can lead to careers such as:

• Nutritionist
• Dietitian
• Food Scientist
• Chef
• Public Health Officer
• Hospitality Manager
• Catering Manager
• Food Safety Officer
• Health Educator
• Entrepreneur

Something Most Students Don't Know

Many students think Food & Nutrition is only about cooking. In reality, it combines science, health, business, and hospitality. Food & Nutrition professionals help improve public health, develop food products, manage restaurants, and promote healthy lifestyles.

University Courses You Can Pursue

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Food Science
• Hospitality Management
• Public Health
• Health Sciences
• Catering and Hospitality
• Consumer Science
• Food Technology
• Community Nutrition

Want To Learn More?

This is only a small introduction. If you want to understand how programmes connect to university courses, careers, opportunities, and future success, get a copy of:

📘 YOU ARE IN CONTROL: PICK YOUR OWN COURSE

The guide designed to help students make informed decisions about their future and discover opportunities they may never have considered.