Food and Nutritional Science students develop a commitment to promote healthier eating habits in the community after taking the comprehensive programme at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Amy Chan Li-nga, 21 and Joseph Tong Ka-kui, 22 are both year three students. Ms Chan said she chose the programme because of the close relationship between man and food. Mr Tong joined the programme to learn more about the expanding field. After three years, Mr Tong said he had learned more than he expected. His favourite course is therapeutic applications of food. He is interested in medical science related to food.
The programme is mainly divided into two areas: food science and nutrition science. Topics covered include food technology, microbial biotech nology and nutritional development.
'I used to look at food and nutrition very superficially. Now I understand there is a lot more to it,' Mr Tong said.
He is considering taking a two-year course to become a registered nutritionist. He said the United States, where nutritional science has fully developed, was the ideal destination.
Ms Chan, who would like to concentrate on food development work, now thinks twice before she eats. She will not just put anything in her mouth.
