Food Science and Nutrition

Assessment

Unit 1 in Year 12 has 50% coursework plus 50% exam. External Assessment is a 90-minute 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