NCEA Level 3 Food and Nutrition
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Jarrett.
Why study Food and Nutrition?
Nutrition is fundamental to developing a sense of well-being. The ability to effectively look after ourselves and our whānau and community is a necessary life skill. Information about nutrition and healthy eating can be conflicting and confusing in our society today. This course is based on the major focus of Food and Nutrition (Home Economics) and aims to empower students with the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to critically analyse the food and nutrition messages that abound, and make good decisions for themselves and others regarding food choice.
Assessments are based on the Health Curriculum objectives.
Areas of study will include:
- Analysing the impact current nutritional issues have on New Zealand society e.g. the over consumption of high energy-dense food, inadequate breakfast or fruit and vegetable consumption
- Analysing the influences of food advertising on well-being and the influence of multinational food corporations on New Zealand's eating patterns
- Evaluating some of the conflicting nutritional information that surrounds us and impacts on our wellbeing - analysing it and drawing conclusions relating to the credibility
- Planning, safe preparation and service of nutritious meals
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 and or 2 Food and Nutrition and/or Health is an advantage.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$45.00 for pantry ingredients and provisions which the school supplies.
Each student is also required to contribute the perishable ingredients for practical lessons.
Stationary is an additional cost (although minimal).
Pathway
Students studying Food and Nutrition may be interested in food, nutrition and/or health-related careers
Assessment Information
All Internal Assessment tasks are written reports. Please note this course consists of two Internal Assessments and two External Assessments (Examinations).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 3.1 - Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
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Home Economics 3.4 - Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on eating patterns in New Zealand
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Home Economics 3.5 - Evaluate conflicting nutritional information relevant to well-being in New Zealand society
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Home Economics 3.6 - Analyse the influences of food advertising on well-being
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Technology, Food Science, New product design, Food Engineering, Public health, Quality Assurance, Food Critic, Food Stylist, Cake Decorator, Product Promotion, Hospitality, Chef, Baker, Bar Manager, Bar Tender, Front of House, Caterer, Housekeeper, Cafe Manager, Hotel/ Motel Receptionist, Food marketing, Barista., Catering, Food, Cafe, Barista, Dietician, Carer, Life Skills, Bartender, Tourism, Hotel/Motel Receptionist, Teacher,