Riccarton High School Riccarton High School

Level 3 Food and Nutrition

3TEF
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Teague-Schellekens.

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.

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 - the over consumption of sugar (Internal).
  • Identify the influences Multinational food companies have on our eating patterns in New Zealand - McDonalds or KFC (Internal)
  • Analyse an ethical dilemma faced by the New Zealand society today - The Marketing of 'Energy Dense, Nutrient Poor Foods and Drinks' directed at children (Internal) and,
  • Analyse the influence Food Advertising has on the well being of our society (External).

This is a University Entrance (UE) approved course. 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
As 91471 - 4 credits (external)
Analyse the influences of food advertising on well being - begins

Term 4
As 91471 - 4 credits (external)
Analyse the influences of food advertising on well being - continues until Exam leave.

Learning Areas:

Food and Fabric, Hangarau - Technology


Career Pathways

Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nanny/Child Carer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Radiation Oncologist, Secondary School Teacher, Sterilising Technician, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Window Cleaner, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Psychotherapist, Dental Assistant, Chef, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Oral Health Therapist, Acupuncturist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Human Resources Adviser, Statistician, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Medical Physicist, Cafe Worker, Beauty Therapist, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Biomedical Engineer, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath



			
					
					Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
										
Cost $120.00 for take home food prepared in class



Stationary: A4 Refill, 2x L pockets