NCEA Level 1 Food & Nutrition
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: H. Shore-Taylor.
Food and Nutrition is about the complex interconnection between physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of people's lives. They will explore Māori and Pacific knowledge bases, values and practices related to hauora and wellbeing. Through Food and Nutrition ākonga can learn about how kaitiakanga, manaakitanga and whanaungata contribute to the hauora of individuals, whānau and communities.
In the subject ākonga develop an understanding of current issues related to food, nutrition and health and learn about how a range of factors influence wellbeing. This learning can help ākonga understand what contributes to healthy relationships and develop strategies to strengthen their sense of identity and self-worth.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is an advantage to have completed Year 10 Food.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Most ingredients are supplied by the department; however, students may be asked to supply some ingredients if individualising recipes.
Access to a keyboard device is an advantage for this course.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of hauora in a health-related context through the application of a model of health
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Health Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation
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Health Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora
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Health Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies that enhance hauora
Pathway Tags
Hospitality: Chef, Baker, Bar Manager, Bartender, Front of House, Caterer, Cafe Manager, Tourism, Hotel/Motel Receptionist, Barista, Accommodation Manager, Catering Manager, Event Manager, Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Chef, Waitress, Waiter, Tour Guide, Retail Manager, Receptionist, Cafe Worker, Kitchenhand, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Technology, Food Science, New product design, Food Engineering, Public health, Quality Assurance, Food Critic, Food Stylist, Cake Decorator, Product Promotion, Hospitality, Bar Tender, Housekeeper, Hotel/ Motel Receptionist, Food marketing, Barista., Nutritionist,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.