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When does this course run: This course runs in either Semester 1 or 2 (ākonga can only choose one).
Year 9 Food & Nutrition studies the factors that influence the Hauora (wellbeing) of individuals and families within the home and community. Otaki College ākonga in Food & Nutrition will apply the holistic health model of Te Whare Tapa Wha - and how to learn how nutrition can fulfil all of the dimensions thereof. Ākonga will see the connections between food choices and Hauora (wellbeing) as well as Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga and Culture.
Food and nutrition also focuses on developing knowledge and skills about the preparation, and serving of food for family and friends.
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WHY STUDY FOOD & NUTRITION?
WHY STUDY FOOD & NUTRITION?
Ākonga will become:
Confident when making food choices based on sound nutritional knowledge
Connected within the classroom, family and wider community
Actively involved and contributing positively
Lifelong learners within a sustainable world environment
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
Ākonga will learn:
How to shop and budget
Food safety and hygiene
Practical food preparation skills
Nutrition
Connection of food and culture
Food labelling
Sports nutrition
Health promotion
Food choices
WHAT CONTEXTS IS THE LEARNING IN?
WHAT CONTEXTS IS THE LEARNING IN?
Ākonga will learn about:
The context relates to health, food systems, food safety, or other relevant issues learned in class.
Nutrition education enhances the motivation to act and facilitate the ability to engage in behaviours that promote and support health and food-related concerns.
Values and attitudes towards food.
WHERE DOES THE COURSE LEAD?
WHERE DOES THE COURSE LEAD?
Careers in:
Health promotion
Dietician
Food marketing
Public health
Teaching
Early childhood education
Nursing
Food technology
Tourism
Nutritionists in various areas such as sports nutrition, food companies and private practice
Careers in health science and all aspects of catering and hospitality
RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Chromebook, Activity book; closed shoes at all times. Some ingredients may be required to purchase by home.
For further information you can contact:
Teacher of Yr 9 Food & Nutrition - Benita De Kock - bdk@otakicollege.school.nz
Curriculum Leader of Technology - Chris Georgetti - cgt@otakicollege.school.nz
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