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GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
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Teaching: Sep 2016
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The Eduqas GCSE in Food Preparation and Nutrition equips learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to cook and apply the principles of food science, nutrition and healthy eating. It encourages learners to cook, enables them to make informed decisions about food and nutrition and allows them to acquire knowledge to be able to feed themselves and others affordably and nutritiously, now and later in life.
This specification has been designed to enable centres to concentrate on innovative delivery of the course whilst creating a balance between practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding. The layout of the content into six areas of content promotes flexibility of delivery and releasing two tasks for each of the assessments that constitute the non-examination assessment will ensure learners are able to complete assessments suitable to their needs and that of the centre. By studying food preparation and nutrition learners will: • be able to demonstrate effective and safe cooking skills by planning, preparing and cooking a variety of food commodities whilst using different cooking techniques and equipment.
- develop knowledge and understanding of the functional properties and chemical characteristics of food as well as a sound knowledge of the nutritional content of food and drinks.
- understand the relationship between diet, nutrition and health, including the physiological and psychological effects of poor diet and health.
- understand the economic, environmental, ethical and socio-cultural influences on food availability, production processes, diet and health choices.
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of functional and nutritional properties, sensory qualities and microbiological food safety considerations when preparing, processing, storing, cooking and serving food.
- understand and explore a range of ingredients and processes from different culinary traditions (traditional British and international) to inspire new ideas or modify existing recipes
There are no previous learning requirements for this specification. Any requirements set for entry to a course based on this specification are at the school/college’s discretion.
This specification will enable learners to make informed decisions about a wide range of further learning opportunities and career pathways.
- Pre-recorded online training is available to teachers who may have missed our 'Preparing to Teach' training courses. The online training is available on or website, and also includes a question and answer session with subject specialist, Allison Candy.
- The opportunity to receive centre visits from our Regional Support Team. Our representatives will visit your centre and offer face-to-face support and guidance with our specifications.
- Direct access to our subject specialists, who are on hand to give guidance and advice, with no call centres.
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WJEC/EDUQAS ENDORSED TITLES
Title |
ISBN |
Author/s |
WJEC EDUQAS GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition | 9781471867507 | Jacqui Keepin, Helen Buckland |
Eduqas GCSE Food Prep and Nutrition | 978-1-908682-85-7 | A Clough-Halstead, F Dowling, V Ellis, J Hill, B Jones |
Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Revision Guide | 978-1-908682-87-1 | A Clough-Halstead, F Dowling, V Ellis, J Hill, B Jones |
Eduqas GCSE Food Prep and Nutrition: Digital Book Bundle | 978-1-908682-86-4 | A Clough-Halstead, F Dowling, V Ellis, J Hill, B Jones |
WJEC/EDUQAS NON-ENDORSED TITLES
Title |
ISBN |
Author/s |
My Revision Notes: WJEC Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition | 9781471885396 | Helen Buckland |
WJEC EDUQAS GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Teaching and Learning Resources | 9781471867521 | Jacqui Keepin, Helen Buckland |
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