Taking a deep look at nutritional labeling

Energy is measured in kilocalories  (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ) In class today we look at energy balance and how to calculate the energy value in KJ and Kcals. Energy balance is reached when : energy intake  = energy output  If energy intake is greater than energy output, this means being overweight or obese ¨If energy … Continue reading

Home Economics teaching vital life skills

How to do we solve this issue? Make Home Economics compulsory. Home Economics provides students with vital life skills, how to plan and cook nutritious and economical meals and how to select healthy nutritious food for themselves and their family #‎foodeducation‬ ‪#‎foodliteracy‬‪#‎makehomeeconomicscompulsory‬ ‪#‎nomoreexcuses‬ #foodliteracy‪#‎homeeconomics‬ ‪#‎confidenceintheirpreparation‬ How to do we solve this issue? Make Home Economics … Continue reading