Principles of Nutrition for Healthy Cooking
About This Course
This course provides learners with a deep understanding of the relationship between nutrition and healthy cooking. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify the types of ingredients that can be substituted for healthier options, and list methods to increase the nutrient density of dishes.
Learners will understand the relationships between various senses and food and will learn to substitute ingredients with healthier options such as application of whole grains, enhancement of flavours with natural ingredients. They will be able to enhance customers’ food consumption experiences through the use of various cooking technique.
Learners will also gain knowledge and skills in the curation of a healthier and balance menu for different consumers groups
What You'll Learn
* Assign and utilise different types of ingredients that can be substituted for healthier options dishes
* List methods and importance of increasing nutrient density of dishes
* Articulate relationships between food presentations and customers' food consumption experiences
* Curation of healthier and balance menu for different consumer groups
Entry Requirements
Lower Secondary or equivalent