NUTRITION AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY SENIOR ONE LEARNERS’ GUIDE

Welcome to Nutrition and Food Technology! Under the Ugandan competence-based curriculum, this subject is a practical, hands-on exploration of the food we eat, how we prepare it, and its impact on our health and economy.

Rather than just memorising facts, you will develop essential life skills and entrepreneurial thinking through two core areas:

• Nutrition (The Science): Understanding the nutritional value of local commodities—like the carbohydrates in matooke or the proteins in beef and groundnuts—and how they nourish the body to fight disease.
• Food Technology (The Practice): Mastering personal hygiene, kitchen safety, and basic cooking methods by preparing everyday local meals, exploring the science behind everything from a balanced beef stew to a classic Kampala rolex.

Ultimately, this subject equips you with the practical independence to prepare safe, healthy meals and provides a stepping stone for wealth creation in the food industry.