NCEA Level 2 Food and Nutrition

Why study Food and Nutrition?

Nutrition is fundamental to developing a sense of well-being. The ability to effectively look after ourselves and our families/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.

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

• Health promotion material and how this influences our food choices

NB See also: Hospitality: Food Technology and Hospitality: Food and Beverage for other foods based course options