Level 3 Food & Nutrition (3FNT)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. MacCallum.
This course involves the study of health enhancing attitudes and values concerning food choices for different groups in New Zealand and the effect of these on well-being. We will then study how multinational food corporations influence the eating patterns of New Zealand society. Food related ethical dilemmas facing society will be researched and evaluated following the decision-making process. Influences and consequences of food advertising on well-being will be challenged. Practical work will be undertaken.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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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.