Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)

Level 3 Food & Nutrition (FNT303)

FNT303
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Hamer.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have studied Level 2 FNT or Level 2 Health. This is an academic course and students need to have a good level of literacy to be successful in this course.  Interview with HOD Technology will be necessary for students wishing to transfer into this subject from other curriculum areas. A general interest in developing cookery skills and healthy food choices is preferable.

This course follows Level 8 of the Health and PE Curriculum. Students will investigate and evaluate wider community issues relating to food, nutrition and the determinants of health. 

Topics covered include:

  • Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
  • Investigate conflicting nutritional information about a given topic
  • Create an action plan related to Food rescue in Aotearoa
  • Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on eating patterns in New Zealand.
  • Some Hospitality Unit Standards may also be included in the course depending on the need and ability of students.


Learning Areas:

Level 3 optional courses, Technology


Assessment Policy & Procedures 


			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
1 x Display Book (20 page), $90 Ingredient contribution

										

								


				






    

        
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