Burnside High School
NCEA Level 2 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 communities is a necessary life skill. Information about nutrition and healthy eating can be conflicting and confusing in our society today, and challenging for many. 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 make good decisions for themselves regarding food choice and to understand the influences and determinants on their food choices from a community perspective.
Comment from Emma - a recent past student and Head Girl:
"Every year I decide I don’t have enough space in my course selection to take Food and Nutrition, yet every year I manage to make the room because I enjoy taking it. I am able to take what I learn and apply it frequently to help enhance my life. Food is such a significant part of any culture and Food and Nutrition is a fascinating way to learn about why people make the choices they do around food. Often we can make judgments without knowing the circumstances and taking this subject is an eye opening experience that makes you think deeper than what’s at the surface. Being able to learn about the nutritional needs of an individual and at a societal level is a privilege. Thank you"
Areas of study will include:
- Nutrient requirements for individuals with a variety of specific needs e.g. teenage athletes, vegetarians. food allergies
- Sustainable food practices e.g. local foods/farmers markets, community gardens, preservation
- The issue of food security in New Zealand (people going hungry in our community)
- The planning, safe preparation and service of low cost and nutritious family meals
- The relationship between the determinants of health, our food choices and our wellbeing
NB See also: Hospitality: Food Technology and Hospitality: Food and Beverage for other foods based course options
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Food and Nutrition (Health Studies) or Level 1 Health is an advantage.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$45.00 for dry ingredients and other provisions which the school supplies
Each student is also required to contribute the perishable ingredients to the weekly practical lesson.
Stationery is an additional cost.
Pathway
Students studying Food and Nutrition may be interested in food and/or health-related careers
Assessment Information
All Internal Assessment tasks are written reports. There is one external assessment Examination.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,
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