Food Studies 10, 20, 30
FOOD32
Module 32: Food Waste (Core)
Outcome
Investigate ways to avoid food waste.
Indicators
(a) | Discuss strategies (e.g., grocery list based on meal plan, using leftovers for soup, freezing extra food, awareness of label dates on cans and packages) to avoid personal food waste. |
(b) | Explore the shelf life of a variety of foods (e.g., seafood, nuts, various fruits and vegetables). |
(c) | Research practices to extend the freshness of purchased fruits and vegetables. |
(d) | Investigate tactics (e.g., locally sourcing foods, sizing portions, taking home leftovers) to become a conscientious diner at a food establishment. |
(e) | Examine the meaning of food labels such as “best before” and “use by”. |
(f) | Inquire into Canadian food donation laws for companies and individuals. |
(g) | Recycle and compost items used in food preparation as appropriate. |
(h) | Investigate strategies used by corporations to reduce commercial food waste (e.g., selling “ugly” fruits and vegetables, turning food waste into animal feed). |
(i) | Research the impact of food waste in Canada on a local, national and global scale. |
(j) | Explore technology developed to reduce food waste (e.g., composters, biochar). |
Loading...
