NCEA Level 2 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 which includes basic nutrition, we then develop an understanding of influences on food choices. 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. Evaluating choices against individual needs.
- Food and Nutrition is all about the foods we eat and the choices made about food.
- Level 2 Food and Nutrition looks at issues related to food choices and society
- Choosing the right foods to suit different gender and lifestyle, medical issues and issues affecting New Zealand.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
· Human nutrition
· The impact of a national food issue on New Zealand families.
· How food related issues affect individual and their families.
· The use of health promotional materials.
Course Overview
Term 1
Unit 1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs
Term 2
Unit 2 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand
Term 3
Unit 3 - Sustainable foods
Term 4
Unit 4 - Evaluate health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional need
Recommended Prior Learning
Knowledge gained in Level 1 FNT is essential. You require 6 credits in Level 1 Food and Nutrition or 16 credits in Level 1 English
Pathway
The skills developed in Food and Nutrition are important to all careers in nutrition, food science and technology, Nannying, 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. Assessments requires Report writing and are essay based.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
Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs
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Home Economics 2.3 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand
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Home Economics 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices
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Home Economics 2.6 - Evaluate health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional need
Pathway Tags
Cook, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Baker, Cafe Worker, Butcher, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Science Technician, Community Karitāne, Event Manager, Demonstrator, Dietitian, Maitre d’Hotel, Health Promoter, Naturopath, Nanny/Child Carer,