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COURSES OFFERED:

Grade 9 Food & Nutrition

Grade 10 Food & Nutrition

Grade 11 Food & Nutrition

Grade 12 Food & Nutrition

Food and Nutrition

HFN1O

This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, traditional eating patterns, food marketing strategies, and individual needs. Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop food preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research methods in the area of food and nutrition.

COURSE NOTE: This course does not count as a compulsory technology credit.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 9

Food and Nutrition

HFN2O

This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, traditional eating patterns, food marketing strategies, and individual needs. Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop food preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research methods in the area of food and nutrition.

COURSE NOTE: This course does not count as a compulsory technology credit.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 10

Hospitality and Tourism

TFJ3C

This course enables students to develop or expand knowledge and skills related to hospitality and tourism, as reflected in the various sectors of the tourism industry. Students will learn about preparing and presenting food, evaluating facilities, controlling inventory, and marketing and managing events and activities, and will investigate customer service principles and the cultural and economic forces that drive tourism trends. Students will develop an awareness of health and safety standards, environmental and societal issues, and career opportunities in the tourism industry.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: College

GRADE: 11

Hospitality and Tourism

TFJ3E

This course enables students to acquire knowledge and skills related to the food and beverage services sector of the tourism industry. Students will learn how to prepare, present, and serve food using a variety of tools and equipment, and will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of providing high-quality service to ensure customer satisfaction and the components of running a successful event or activity. Students will develop an awareness of health and safety practices, environmental and societal issues, and career opportunities in the food and beverage services sector.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Workplace

GRADE: 11

Nutrition and Health

HFA4C

This course focuses on the relationship between nutrition and health at different stages of life and on global issues related to food production. Students will investigate the role of nutrition in health and disease and assess strategies for promoting food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and refine their ability to use social science research and inquiry methods to investigate topics related to nutrition and health.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: College

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: Any university, college, or university/college preparation course in Ssocial Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

Hospitality and Tourism

TFJ4E

This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills related to the food and beverage services sector of the tourism industry. Students will demonstrate proficiency in using food preparation and presentation tools and equipment; plan nutritious menus, create recipes, and prepare and present finished food products; develop customer service skills; and explore event and activity planning. Students will expand their awareness of health and safety practices, environmental and societal issues, and career opportunities in the food and beverage services sector.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Workplace

GRADE: 12