Level 3 Food and Nutrition*
Course Description
Food and Nutrition encourages students to analyse current issues and theories of nutrition through critical thinking, research and report writing. Students will investigate major influences on eating patterns, food ethics and the impact of food advertising on food choice and well-being. Competence will be developed in a variety of cookery techniques, communication and interpersonal skills while preparing nutritious meals.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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Resources Required
Covered shoes for practical lessons.
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 3.3 - Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for 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
This course is University approved and will allow you to meet the requirements for University Entrance.