NCEA Level 2 Food and Nutrition
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
In this course you will delve into the world of food and its influences around us. The course will give you opportunities to cook, consume and use food in a way that will give you a deeper understanding of the power of food. Throughout the year you will look into nutritional issues in New Zealand, develop an understanding of sustainable food practices and evaluate the effectiveness of Health Promotion Models used in New Zealand.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Food & Nutrition or Level 1 Health would be useful.
Level 1 English Advanced highly desirable.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Contribution: $150 to cover practical food costs
Stationery Requirements: Ringbinder, refill, dividers
Pathway
The Health Sector, such as: - care, support and rehabilitation of people , diagnosing and treating people, health promotion and advice etc
The Hospitality Sector, such as: - working with food and drink
The Science Sector such as: - analyzing and interpreting results and data related to health and wellbeing
The Education Sector such as: - planning programmes and classes about health and wellbeing
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices
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Home Economics 2.5 - Analyse practices to enhance well-being used in care provision in the community
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Home Economics 2.6 - Evaluate health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional need
Disclaimer
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.