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Year 9 Healthy Lunch Boxes
In our Year 9 Food Studies elective, we learnt about the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and Australian Dietary guidelines. The students used the design process to plan and prepare a healthy lunchbox for a 9-year-old child. We researched and calculated the number of serves of 5 food groups recommended for the age group. The final step was production of the healthy lunchboxes using the practical skills that we had learnt through the term.
Ananya Syal - Year 9
Food Studies lecture on adolescent health and nutrition
On 24 August, students studying food studies from across Years 9 to 12 had the privilege of attending a captivating lecture delivered by Dr. Timothy Crowe. Dr. Crowe is a distinguished career research scientist and an esteemed educator specialising in the field of nutrition. His impressive qualifications include a BSc(Hons), MNutrDiet, and a PhD, and he is recognised as a credentialed Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian by the Dietitians Association of Australia. During this lecture, students had the opportunity to delve into various aspects of nutrition and its impact on adolescents.
Dr. Timothy Crowe's lecture was a rich source of knowledge, primarily conveyed through an engaging presentation. It began with an exploration of fascinating facts surrounding media manipulation and how news articles often aim to mislead readers. Dr. Crowe shed light on the critical role of headlines in shaping people's perceptions of information. Subsequently, he delved into an examination of the Australian Healthy Eating Guidelines and how adolescents are not completely adhering to these recommendations. In addition, he provided valuable insights into potential modifications that could improve these guidelines.
The lecture further included research about prebiotics, (distinct from probiotics), emphasising their benefits and their presence in common foods such as grains, legumes, and vegetables like potatoes. A pivotal aspect of Dr. Crowe's presentation centred on gut health and its significance for adolescents. He explained the components of a diet that can contribute to improving gut health, emphasising the importance of dietary diversity, along with the consumption of two servings of fruit, multiple servings of vegetables, and fermented dairy products.
Dr. Crowe also discussed the profound connection between food and mental well-being with students. He highlighted studies that revealed the link between healthy diets and lower rates of depression and anxiety. One particularly memorable insight he shared was, "What you eat can affect your mood. But your mood also influences what you choose to eat." The lecture concluded with an interactive session that challenged students to decide whether various food-related statistics were true or false.
Overall, this incursion provided an invaluable opportunity for all students to learn more from an expert in the field of nutrition. Dr. Timothy Crowe's advice and information left a meaningful impact on us adolescents, providing us knowledge we can use in our daily life and especially inspiring those interested in pursuing a career in nutrition.
Pahal Dandiya - Year 10
