FNU21F
This course requires 2 options.

FOOD and NUTRITION 21F - Full Year

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Williams.

Y12 Food & Nutrition students develop knowledge and research skills to solve real world nutritional challenges.

This course examines the challenges and considerations in providing food for individuals with specific dietary needs, including sports nutrition, early childhood and other approved specific dietary requirements. Through a deep analysis of societal influences such as advertising and economic factors, students will gain insights into nutritional issues in Aotearoa today. The course includes a focus on food choices and eating patterns, complemented by practical food preparation activities. Students will develop critical thinking skills and propose practical solutions to enhance food provision for specific dietary requirements.


Future Possibilities
Nutrition provides a diverse range of career pathways including working in human nutrition, sports nutrition and health care services, education, nursing. Numerous tertiary providers, including universities, offer courses which follow on from the broad knowledge gained from this course.


Recommended Prior Learning

Food & Nutrition 11F would be an advantage, but not essential. 

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.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91299 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91300 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.2 - Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91301 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.3 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91302 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91304 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.6 - Evaluate health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional need
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0