Nutrition / Diet

Course summary

This is an exciting new course which will allow you to gain a wealth of knowledge about Food Science and Nutrition. You have the opportunity to learn about the relationship between the human body and food, as well as developing advanced practical skills. You will also develop knowledge and understanding of issues that are currently affecting consumer food choice. Unit 1 Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups • Hazards and risks when producing food to meet the nutritional needs of specific groups. Nutrients and a balanced nutritious diet. Preparing, cooking and presenting nutritious dishes that meet specific needs. Unit 2 Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat • Food safety, intolerances / allergies, risk management, safety controls. • Practical sessions will support the gaining of knowledge. Unit 4 Current issues in consumer food choice • Consumer food choice issues. • Plan and carry out an individual research project. Unit 3 Experimenting to solve food production issues • Planning and carrying out experiments with different types of food to propose options to solve food production problems.