Should cooking classes be required in school?

[Lisa Newton]

In today's society with the rising overweight and obesity rates, and in addition, the prices on the rise at the grocery store, should schools require students to take a cooking class?

[Lisa Newton]

I totally agree with the packed schedules, especially with the AP and Honors classes now available. But, in the middle and lower levels, recipes, nutrition, financial, and even a little cooking can be included in many math, English, and Social Studies classes.

Home is definitely the first place to start.

[Geosomin]

I totally agree. A lot of friends I have do not have any idea how to cook or cook healthy.
A little skill in the kitchen would go a long way towards giving people the confidence to try new things and eat better.
My husband can't cook much anything and I'm amazed at the things I've shown him in the kitchen that seem simple to me. I often think he'd have tapeworm and scurvy if he were left to fend on his own :)