Food and Nutrition-Based Learning Activities

This course focuses on food systems and nutrition in schools, connecting community food systems with school meal services. It aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of how to manage food services that are safe, high-quality, and nutritionally appropriate for school-aged children.

The course covers seven key topics: community food systems and school lunch programs; food safety in communities and schools; good hygiene practices in food preparation and distribution; nutritious school lunch planning; the Thai School Lunch Program; school milk management; and school-based agriculture and food learning pathways.

Learners will explore systematic approaches to food management, including meal planning, ingredient selection, food preparation, food service, and the integration of food and nutrition education with school and community activities.

Upon completion, learners will understand school food systems and nutrition principles and be able to apply food safety practices, nutritional guidelines, and food management concepts to plan and improve school lunch programs. These skills will help promote students' health, well-being, and nutritional status.