Food Science and Nutrition

Assessment

Year 12 - Unit 1 has 50% controlled assessment plus 50% exam. Year 13 - Unit 2 & 3 are controlled assessments Unit 1 - External assessment is a 90 minutes examination with three sections out of 90 marks. • Section A – Short answer questions • Section B – Extended answer questions • Section C – Relates to a case study Exam Assessment areas on: • Understand the importance of food safety • Understand the properties of nutrients • Understand the relationship between nutrients and the human body • Be able to plan for different people’s nutritional requirements Students will be graded as Level 3 Pass, Level 3 Merit and Level 3 Distinction