Level 2 Food and Nutrition (2FNT)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. MacCallum.
This course involves the study of the influence of food on the health and well-being of New Zealanders. Nutritional concerns for families due to societal issues of availability of food, the relationship of the determinants of health and people’s attitudes and values will be investigated. Locally produced foods will be evaluated for their sustainable practices. Students will research an individual’s beliefs and values which shape food practices with the focus on Veganism. Practical work will be undertaken.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs
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Home Economics 2.2 - Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health
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Home Economics 2.3 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand
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Home Economics 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices