1. Food & Nutrition
Subject 6082 (GCE ‘O’ Level) / 6083 (GCE ‘N’ Level)
A)
Food & Nutrition Syllabus / Assessment Objectives
Content Knowledge Paper 1 – Theory
paper 40%
To develop students’ understanding in the following areas:
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1. The principles of nutrition and the concept of a balanced
diet in meal planning.
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2. The relationship between nutrition and health.
3. Making informed food choices regarding a healthy diet. √
4. The scientific principles underlying food preparation, √
processing and safety.
Process Skills Paper 2 –
Coursework 60%
To equip pupils with the following skills:
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1. Define and analyse task question/problem situation.
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2. Gather, manage and process information.
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3. Investigate and develop ideas towards a solution.
4. Use appropriate nutritional tools in meal planning and √
evaluating food products.
5. Make informed decisions with appropriate justifications. √
6. Demonstrate good organizational and time management
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skills in planning for an investigation or a task.
7. Apply food preparation techniques and use different
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cooking methods in preparing dishes/meals for different
situations.
8. Demonstrate proficient use of equipment and good √
management of resources in food preparation.
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9. Observe, measure and record data accurately.
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10. Interpret, evaluate and establish validity of the
observations and experimental data. √
11. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.
12. Communicate ideas effectively. √
B) Bridging Programme for Sec 3E / 4NA pupils:
 All sec 3E and 4NA pupils will be attending a bridging programme after the
end-of-yr exam. The aim is to equip our pupils with skills required for
coursework Part B.
C) Attributes needed in F&N pupils:
 Discipline

2.  Passion for problem solving
 Curiosity for technology and sciences
 Perseverance and resourcefulness when faced with challenges
D)
Institutions Courses available
Junior colleages / F&N grades can be used towards computation of L1R5 for
Millennia admission to JC & MI
Institution
Polytechnics Health Sciences, Chemical & Life Sciences, Baking & Culinary
Science, Applied Food Science and Nutrition
Shatec Diploma in Culinary
Diploma in Pastry & Baking
Certificate in Food and Beverage Operations
Sponsorship ITE skills certificate in Food & Beverage Service
Programmes by ITE skills certificate in Housekeeping Operations (Accom)
Hotel STAR & PTAP ITE skills certificate in Food Preparation Western
E) Career & Prospects
Research Chef, Baking Technologist, Culinary Technologist, Nutrition Executive,
Dietician, Nutrition Educator, Food Chemist, Food Laboratory Technologist, R&D
Executive, Food Service and Operations Executive in hotels and restaurants, Chef