2TEF
This course requires 2 options.

Level 2 Food and Nutrition

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Teague-Schellekens.

This course enables students to further develop the skill and knowledge gain at Level 1.
The main student focus is community based. 

To achieve this the students will:

  • Evaluate sustainable food related practices - focusing on 3 sustainable practices - buying local, buying in season and preservation all linked to the 3 pillars of sustainability (Internal)
  • Analysing food for people with specific food needs in particular teenage athletes (Internal)
  • Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related nutritional issues for families in New Zealand. Focusing on 'Food Security' - 'Healthy Food is Expensive in New Zealand' (Internal) and finally,
  • Evaluate health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional need (External). For those interested in subject endorsement,

Subject Overview

Term 1
AS 91302 - Evaluate a sustainable food related practice - 5 credit - internal

Term 2
AS 91299 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs - 5 Credits - internal

Term 3
AS 91301 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practice related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand - 5 credits - internal
AS91304 - Evaluate Health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional issue - 4 Credits - External - Begins

Term 4
AS 91304 - Evaluate Health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional issue - 4 Credits - External - continues until exam leave.

Recommended Prior Learning

Courses that would benefit your understanding in Level 2 Food and Nutrition are:

Level 1 - Food and Nutrition

Level 1 - Health

Level 1 - Science

Level 1 Physical Education

or a combination of the above subjects.

Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Cost $120 for take home food prepared in class

Stationary: A4 Refill, 2 x L Pockets

Pathway

A subject selection of Level 2 Food and Nutrition and Health courses work well together to develop a broader knowledge base for individuals, their families and communities within the New Zealand society. This embeds an understanding of the importance Food and Nutrition has on our society's health and well being through food related isssues.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91299 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9

A.S. 91301 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.3 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9

A.S. 91302 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10

A.S. 91304 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.6 - Evaluate health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional need


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0