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.
External
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs
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Home Economics 2.2 - Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health
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Home Economics 2.3 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand
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Home Economics 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices
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