NCEA Level 1 Food and Nutrition
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Qureshi.
This course is recommend for students interested in the study of Nutrition and Food related issues. You will be introduced to the main topics that are studied in nutrition. Starting with basic nutrition, we then develop an understanding of safety and hygiene in the kitchen. As you become more familiar with these, we can then apply these to real life situations where you can develop your meal planning skills and justify food choices based on the Food and Nutrition Guidelines. Cooking practicals form a small component of the course.
- Food and Nutrition is all about the foods we eat and the choices we make made about food.
- Food safety and hygiene is studied to give students a working knowledge of safe food practices.
- Choosing the right foods to suit different gender and lifestyle.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
· Basic nutrition and the promotion of healthier food choices
· Food hygiene
· Safe practices in the kitchen
· Planning, preparing and serving of food
· How food packaging influences the choices made when choosing foods.
Course Overview
Term 1
Unit 1 - Demonstrate understanding of well-being through the application of a model of health - AS 1.1 (AS92008 - internal)
Term 2
Unit 2 - Demonstrate understanding of personal, interpersonal, and societal factors that influence hauora - AS1.3 (AS92010 - external)
Term 3
Unit 3 - Demonstrate understanding of a decision-making process in a health-related situation - AS1.2(AS92009 - internal)
Recommended Prior Learning
Basic knowledge of food preparation and food safety is beneficial but NOT essential
Pathway
The skills developed in Food and Nutrition are important to all careers in nutrition, food science and technology, catering and hospitality, or for anyone who may be thinking about a career in any of the technological areas.
Assessment Information
the course offers 3 internal Achievement Standards and 1 external Achievement Standard.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of hauora in a health-related context through the application of a model of health
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies that enhance hauora
Pathway Tags
Cook, Baker, Cafe Worker, Butcher, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Dietitian, Maitre d’Hotel, Health Promoter, Nanny/Child Carer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Science Technician, Community Karitāne, Event Manager, Demonstrator, Naturopath,