NCEA Level 3 Food, Nutrition and Society 301

FNS301
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Ford

Recommended Prior Learning

Preferable: Food and Nutrition, Health or a Social Science at level 2


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.  Three of the standards offered are university entrance literacy standards.

Use critical thinking to investigate nutritional issues in New Zealand society
Investigate a nutritional issue in NZ society and then implement an action plan to address issues raised. Students will be engaging with the school community and the wider community to address the nutritional issue they choose.
Investigate the influence of multinational companies on eating habits in New Zealand.
Analyse influences of food advertising on what we choose to eat and well-being at an individual and societal level.

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
Taking action - what can we do about the issue we have identified. This will involve a food and nutrition related project in the community.

Term 3
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.

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.

Learning Areas:

Food and Nutrition


Assessment Policy & Procedures
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

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$25 donation would be appreciated if timetabled practical classes take place.