NCEA Level 3 Food, Nutrition and Society 301
FNS301 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Brugh.
Recommended Prior LearningPreferable: Food and Nutrition, Health or a Social Science at level 2. If you haven't studied any of these courses, please come and have a chat to Ms Brugh - it just may be the course for you!
This course has been developed from the Health (Home Economics/Food and Nutrition) curriculum area. Students will be able to gain University Entrance from this course. All of the standards offered are University Entrance literacy standards. This could be a good option if you are looking for a literacy-rich course.
We will use critical thinking to investigate nutritional issues in New Zealand society. What are the issues that are having an impact on our nation's health? Why are these issues occurring? How do the various stakeholders see the issues? Do we have freedom over our food choices? Should there be government intervention? Are these issues affecting everyone equally?
We will investigate the influence of multinational companies on eating habits in New Zealand and examine a food-related ethical dilemma. Who has the power and control over our food in New Zealand? What power and control do individuals and communities have? How do ethical approaches impact this control and influence?
We look at the influence of food advertising on our food choices. How does this impact the well-being of an individual but also our society as a whole?
Please note that this class may have one practical per week and is theory-based.
UE Approved Subject
Course Overview
Term 1
Investigating a nutritional issue that has an impact on New Zealand society both now and in the future.
Term 2
How are multinationals having an impact on how and what we eat? How has New Zealand society changed? what are our challenges for the future.
Term 3
Sugar Tax as an ethical dilemma in New Zealand. Why is it of public concern, why it poses ethical questions, and why it is of relevance to New Zealanders?
Using our knowledge from the course we will be exploring how advertising and media convey messages about food choices.
Term 4
Using our knowledge from the course we will be exploring how advertising and media convey messages about food choices.
Career Pathways
Registered Nurse, Oral Health Therapist, Health Care Assistant, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Chef, Dietitian, Health Promoter, General Practitioner, Early Childhood Teacher, Food Technologist, Primary School Teacher, Nanny/Child Carer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide