FDN21

Level 2 Food and Nutrition

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. McGrath.

Students will develop an understanding of how the purchase, preparation and consumption of food affects our wellbeing.  At level two the well being of New Zealand society is investigated and how food choices can affect societal well being. Topics include; Is Purchasing Local Food a Sustainable Practise?  Sports Nutrition.  A Nutrition Issue in New Zealand - Food Insecurity.  There is an exam with this course.  The topic is - how do the determinants of health affect our food choice and does that food choice affect our well being.  Students will cook once a week.  Practicals will relate to theory topics being studied.  If you are intested in a career in nutrition advising, dietetics, personal trainer or early childhood teacher - this is a course you should consider.  

Level 2 Food and Nutrition leads onto Level 3 Food and Nutrition which is a UE approved subject.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students have taken Level one Food and Nutrition or Level 1 Health or Level 1 Health Studies.

Or they need to have achieved Level 1 English.

Or by discussion with Mrs McGrath

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91299 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91300 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.2 - Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91301 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.3 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91302 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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