NCEA Level 3 Food & Nutrition

Aim:

Students will be able to make connections between the various aspects of current food systems. This will put them in a better position to question what is current practice and advocate for change. This course offers a big-picture concept to well-being and nutrition and connects several units of learning. Students will gain knowledge in nutritional concerns that affect New Zealanders, global trends in food, understand nutritional issues, look at multi-national food corporations and create and implement health promotion activities.

Course Content:

In Food and Nutrition students develop an understanding of the factors that influence the well-being of individuals and families within their home and community and of the actions people take to enhance and sustain those environments. In the context of food and nutrition, students evaluate and research current issues and theories of nutrition, identify and reflect on food related ethical dilemmas for New Zealand society and investigate multinational corporations and how they influence the food choices consumers make in New Zealand. Students continue to develop their practical skills and knowledge by creating a range of healthy and nutritious dishes. Interesting and relevant theory work will be as important as the weekly practical component.

Assessment:

A variety of assessment tasks are set over the year, these will include written internals and one external assessment.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 20 credits in NCEA Level 3 Technology

This subject has links with

Physical Education, Biology, Health

Prior knowledge required

Level 2 Food and Nutrition is highly recommended. Entry without Level 2 will be in consultation with HoD, Year level Dean and Teacher of Food Technology.

Next Step

Tertiary education in Food Science, Nutrition, Dietitian, Health, Sciences