Nutrition
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| Subject Name: | Nutrition |
| Level of Study: | Stage 2 |
| Length of Course: | Year |
| Prerequisite: | NA |
Pre-requisites
What will be in the course?
Nutrition immerses students in the fundamentals of human nutrition, physiology and health and promotes investigation of current and emerging trends. They study dietary, lifestyle, and healthy eating patterns with specific focus on nutrients in food, how the body uses nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
Students conduct investigations and examine case studies. They use technologies, scientific evidence and research to critically analyse information and make informed decisions or recommendations.
Students consider how the nutritional needs of different population demographics are affected by food availability and product development. They examine political, economic, cultural, ecological and ethical influences in order to recommend actions that improve health outcomes for individuals, community groups, and/or society.
Students consider the need to evaluate food systems, quality standards, marketing, availability and cultural influences on food selection. They have opportunities to investigate contemporary issues of global and local food trends, advances in technology, and the development of new foods and food packaging. They explore how these issues will affect the future health and nutrition of populations.
How will I be assessed?
School Assessment (70%)
- Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (40%)
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (30%)
External Assessment (30%)
- SACE issued examination (30%)