Whangarei Girls' High School

12FNT

Year 12 Food and Nutrition

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Course Description

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

Julie Hamilton


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
5
5
5
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
5
19
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