3TEF
This course requires 2 options.

Level 3 Food and Nutrition

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Teague-Schellekens.

This course enables students to further develop understanding and knowledge about food related issues gained at Level 2.
The main students focus is societal based. The students will:
· Identify a nutritional issue that families in New Zealand face.
· Identify the influences Multinational food companies have on our eating patterns in New Zealand
· Analyse an ethical dilemma faced by the New Zealand society today and,
· Analyse the influence Food Advertising has on the well being of our society.

This course is UE approved. It offers 4 credit for both Reading and Writing, which is gained through the External Achievement Standard. 

Subject Overview

Term 1
As 91466 - 5 credits (Internal)
Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the wellbeing of New Zealand society

Term 2
AS 91469 - 5 Credits (Internal)
Investigate the influence of Multinational corporations on eating pattern in New Zealand

Term 3
AS 91468 - 5 Credits (internal)
Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand society

Term 4
As 91471 - 4 credits (external)
Analyse the influences of food advertising on well being

Recommended Prior Learning

Have studied Food and Nutrition and/or Health at level 1 or higher during their time at Riccarton High School or other learning institution.

Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Cost $120.00 for take home food prepared in class

Stationary: A4 Refill, 2x L pockets

Pathway

Health Science Degree in Nutrition in Otago
Nutrition Degree
Dietician
Nutritionist
Nursing etc...

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91466 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.1 - Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10

A.S. 91468 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.3 - Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9

A.S. 91469 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.4 - Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on eating patterns in New Zealand
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91471 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.6 - Analyse the influences of food advertising on well-being
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6

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

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.