Food Studies

Australia has a varied and abundant food supply. Globally, many people do not have access to a secure and varied food supply and many Australians, amid a variety of influences, consume food and beverage products in quantities that may harm their health. Also, food and cooking, and their central roles in our lives, have become prominent topics in digital media and publishing. This study examines the various factors for this increased exposure and the background to this abundance of food, and it explores reasons for our food choices.

VCE Food Studies is designed to build the capacities of students to make informed food choices and develop an understanding about food security, food sovereignty and food citizenship. Students develop

their understanding of food while acquiring skills that enable them to take greater ownership of their food decisions and eating patterns. This study complements and supports further training and employment opportunities in the fields of home economics, food technology, food manufacturing and hospitality.

Holiday homework is to complete any tasks not completed in class from the Student Orientation Workbook. For example:

1. Hygiene and Safety activity task on page 11-13 

2. “Do Foods Safely” certificate after reading the modules. Use the following link: Do Food Safely website 

3.  Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and Australian Dietary Guidelines Task on page 14 - 15.

4. Hunter Gatherer Society research task on page 16.

5. Purchase the Food for VCE Food Studies Units 1 & 2 textbook, by Cambridge to be ready for day 1.