Our participants’ May essay topic was “Food,” and it truly highlighted their interest in nutrition! My nutrition classes aim to add a valuable dietary perspective to the agriculture and community improvement work that many participants are already doing, making their efforts even more impactful.
Participants started by reflecting on their own daily meals, learning everything from the basics of a balanced diet to climate-resilient, nutrient-rich crops, as well as the specific nutritional needs of different genders and age groups. Of course, the real practice happens outside the classroom through daily cooking and eating three meals a day.
My hope is that the participants will deeply understand the importance of nutrition through both knowledge and hands-on experience and ultimately use what they’ve learned to uplift their communities.
(By Ikumi Kanamori, a staff member of Foodlife, FEAST)
