Level 3 Food and Nutrition
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Slade.
How advertising and food corporations impact food choices and influence New Zealand eating patterns. The ability to critically analyse a variety of nutritional issues and food related dilemmas.
Where does it lead? This is a University Entrance approved course. Students interested in careers related to health, nutrition and the food sector.
Photo: Tamari Roast Pumpkin, Chickpea and Walnut Salad and Homemade Toasted Muesli and Berry Smoothie made by 13FON students.
What should I have already done?
8 English credits at L2 or 8 credits from L2 Food and Nutrition.
Course Contribution
$120 (covers the cost of ingredients for practical lessons)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.1 - Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
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Home Economics 3.3 - Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand society
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Home Economics 3.4 - Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on eating patterns in New Zealand
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Home Economics 3.6 - Analyse the influences of food advertising on well-being
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025