12FNT
Year 12 Food and Nutrition
This course requires 1 option.
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Content: This course requires students to complete their own research and write detailed reports for assessment.
There is an in-depth study of nutrition, with a particular look at high energy users such as athletes, maternal nutrition, vegetarianism.
There is also a focus on understanding relevant sustainable food practices and a look into how these affect us socially, economically and environmentally.
Skills:
• Preparing healthy nutritional meals using seasonal produce
• Research and analysis of information and data to include in reports
Students need to be able to handle a variety of foods, and the course is NOT suitable for students with severe food allergies or strict dietary requirements.
Teacher in Charge
Pathway
Contributions and Equipment
All students need: pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, glue stick, highlighters, coloured pencils, scissors.
Specific requirements for this class are:
1 1B8 exercise book
1 20 page clearfile
$100 take home component – Optional
Students have the option of bringing in additional or specialised ingredients
Fully covered shoes are compulsory for all practical classes.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry. However Level One Literacy is an advantage, as is successful completion of level One Food and Nutrition or Health Studies.
Pathway Tags
Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Technology, Food Science, New product design, Food Engineering, 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, Barista.,
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91299 v2 | Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91302 v2 | Home Economics 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91301 v2 | Home Economics 2.3 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91300 v2 | Home Economics 2.2 - Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
Total Credits |
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