Catering and nutrition: an educational approach to support a healthier diet

The value of nutritionally-informed caterers should not be overlooked in the practical implementation of healthy eating. A description of a new course on nutrition for caterers is presented. It is designed to satisfy the requirements of students with varied, non-scientific backgrounds. Social and applied aspects of nutrition are emphasised. Information technology is used extensively to support concentrated learning activity. The qualitative evaluation by students of the 'pilot implementation' of the course indicated a successful educational outcome. Such initiatives need the support of up-to-date software.