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Year 10 Home Economics
Food Unit 1
UNIT:Nutrition and Health
UNIT OVERVIEW:This unit has a focus on the fundamental nutritional needs and practical food concerns of individuals and families. It emphasises the synthesis of knowledge, processes and practical skills in planning and preparing meals according the Australian Guidelines for Healthy Eating.
ASSESSMENT:Written Exam and Written Assignment (Critical Analysis of Food Advertisement)
UNIT DETAILS:
No / Learning Goal / Success Criteria(I Know I’ve got it when I can …)
1 / Explain the importance of safe and hygienic work practices whilst preparing food in the domestic kitchen. / Work safely and hygienically in the kitchen.
2 / Evaluate strategies for optimising personal eating plans e.g. reduce intake of fat, sugar and salt / Define the terms nutrition and nutrients.
Describe the functions of food.
Summarise the Australian Guidelines to Healthy Eating
3 / Apply a variety of practical cookery skills required to prepare and cook foods based around AGHE / Use a variety of utensils and equipment to produce high quality foods.
4 / Investigate dietary related health issues and how they affect adolescents and their families. / Define the term Glycemic Index and compare the GI of foods to make informed dietary choices.
Identify the functions and sources of fibre in the diet and evaluate recipes according to their contribution to fibre in the diet.
List the diet-related links to heart disease and discuss how it can be prevented
Explain the lifestyle factors associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Describe the health consequences associated with obesity and how this condition can be avoided.
Identify the difference between a ‘fad diet’ and safe weight loss techniques.
Analyse recipes using tools such as those found on the “Food Standards” website.
5 / Investigate the accuracy of food advertisements. / Analyse a food advertisement and determine if the nutritional claims can be validated or if they are misleading to the consumer.
Apply the findings of the investigation and write a report.