Food & Nutrition

The specification allows students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the:

• nutritional content of foods;

• nutritional and dietary needs of specific groups

• health issues associated with dietary and lifestyle choices;

• factors affecting how we buy food, what we buy and what we waste;

• importance of food safety; and

• preparation of food, cooking and presentation of dishes.

GCSE Food and Nutrition is a linear course.

There are two components:

• One external assessment (50%, a two hour exam) and

• One Internal assessment (50%, a piece of coursework).

Both assessments are completed during Year 12.