12FOS
External - 4 credits
Internal - 15 credits
12 Food for Sustainable Living (12FOS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Robyn Davison.
12 Food for Sustainable Living
Not everyone in New Zealand can access healthy food to eat easily. Some of us may require different foods for health or ethical reasons This course discusses ideas and attitudes linked to food security, health enhancing food choices and sustainable practices that relate to the provision of food for New Zealand families.
Course Components
- Develop understandings about sourcing and using locally produced seasonal foods
- Investigate people’s attitudes to food and how these influence wellbeing
- There is a balance of practical food experiences and written tasks each week.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Interview
A good level of writing skill is required for some assessment tasks
Pathway
Food for Sustainable Living leads to careers as a Dietician, Nutritionist, and Sports Nutrition.
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 4 credits
Internal - 15 credits