Food preparation and nutrition open a world of discovery for children and parents alike — where science, health, and creativity come together. Through hands-on cooking, children learn not just how to make meals, but how food supports their growing bodies, fuels their energy, and strengthens their immune systems.

From understanding how vitamins work to exploring why bread rises or how flavours combine, this subject sparks curiosity and builds lifelong skills.

It’s a joyful, empowering way to connect science with daily life — and nurture a healthy relationship with food from an early age.

Key Topics covered

• Food preparation skills
• Food science
• Nutrition and health
• Food safety
• Food choice
• Food provenance
• Factors affecting food choice
• Food labelling and marketing

Enrichment opportunities and career paths  

Diverse career opportunities exist with the study of this subject in the hospitality and food production sectors. These roles range from chef positions in restaurants and hotels to specialised roles like food technologists, food scientists, teaching, health, research and even roles in food manufacturing and retail.