HFA4U Nutrition and Health

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HFA4U

Nutrition and Health

Grade 12

University

English

Online School Course

Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies

Course Description

This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition- related trends and will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition and health.

$649.00

Course Overview

Total: 110 course hours

Unit Order	Unit Name	Suggested Time
Unit 1	Food safety and Preparation	24 hours
Unit 2	Nutrition and Health	28 hours
Unit 3	Food Patterns and Trends	24 hours
Unit 4	Local and Global Issues	24 hours
Unit 5	Summative Task	10 hours

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