Waiopehu College Waiopehu College

Health & PE - Nutrition and Health

HECNUTR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Critical Thinking

In this course you will delve into the world of Nutrition and Health.  You will learn how food fuels the body.  You will have the opportunity to create and cook deliciously nutritious foods. You will become confident in choosing healthy food options that boost your Hauora.  This course also deepens your knowledge of Hauora.  It will help you to understand what influences your personal Hauora, the Hauora of others and the Hauora of our Communities. Overall this course will provide you with knowledge to become the best version of you now and in the future.


Departments:

Health, Home Economics


Pathway

NCEA Level 2 Food and Nutrition, NCEA Level 2 Health Studies, NCEA Level 3 Food and Nutrition, NCEA Level 3 Health Studies

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


Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.