Niagara College

Description:

You will study the concepts of health and wellness as they relate to healthier meal choices for customers, culinary practices in the kitchen and the food industry in general. You will be able to analyze specific components of nutrition to help improve menu planning and cooking techniques. Your ability to interpret food labels will lead to optimized ingredient choices and healthier meals. Critical factors such as food allergies, ingredient intolerance, and growing health issues such as obesity are influenced by culinary practices. An enhanced understanding of the environment in which food grows, factors that influence food selection and the importance of ingredients for good health will add a healthy edge to culinary creativity.