12NHE

NCEA Level 2 Nutrition & Health

Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Hassett.

Nutrition & Health

Prerequisite: Minimum of Achieved grades at year 11 Nutrition and Health, or at the discretion of the HOD Nutrition and Health.

This course has a strong emphasis on developing empathy and understanding of the needs of people and what actions can be taken to enhance well-being. Students will study nutrition, factors that impact on health, and health promotion.  

A concerning issue for many families today is the price of nutritional food. Students will have the opportunity to analyse what people's attitudes are toward those who struggle to provide basic nutritional food for their families, and discover what the reality is like for those who face food insecurity in New Zealand. 

Another food related issue in our society is around providing healthy food for people with altered food needs. This is investigated from the perspective of those who have coeliac disease. Strategies that can alleviate potential issues that arise as a result of their changed dietary needs can again help students develop compassion and understanding toward people who have specific food needs.   

Nutrition and Health teaches the importance of critical and reflective thinking about social issues that impact on optimum health, focusing on how students can be empowered both individually and collectively to make a difference.

Students will also develop practical cookery skills and techniques linked to the issues and topics studied throughout the year.





Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$160 per year for all food and disposables plus $26 approx. for Workbook (optional)
Laptop
Clearfile

Pathway

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: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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
A.S. 91300 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.2 - Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.