Leona Bee ProgramsCurriculum Alignment
Food for All ~ Grades 9 - 12
Food for All is The Cookbook Project’s high school education program. This program has been tailored for participants in grades 9 - 12, which corresponds to ages 14 – 18. The program focuses on giving young people an opportunity to look at food at a structural level with a concern for food policy. By the end of the program, participants will have a better handle on the food system and the power dynamics involved in the world of nutrition: producers, businesses, and consumers. Food for All emphasizes the importance of food justice and empowers participants to be advocates and leaders for creating a more sustainable food system.
What We Teach
◆ Food justice and the food system
◆ Meal Planning and Budgeting
◆ Advanced label literacy
◆ Advanced cooking skills
Food Literacy Learning Objectives
● Identify ‘real’ versus ‘fake’ ingredients and ‘whole’ versus ‘processed’ foods
● Effectively read labels for nutrition content and ingredient quality
● Use food literacy skills to choose a healthy breakfast
● Explain how policy influences the food system and the consumer’s role in influencing
those policies.
● Explore the impact of food marketing on individuals’ choices
● Examine how companies market their products and whether food marketing should be
regulated.
● Understand the definition of ‘food desert’ and the obstacles and solutions for more
equitable access to healthy foods.
● Identify healthy substitutions for the major food categories and create healthier recipes
based on this new knowledge.
● Understand the basics of food budgeting and meal planning.
● Understand the external costs associated with subsidized foods.
● Identify common kitchen ingredients that can be used to support better health.
● Understand the biological p
Ohio Learning Standards
