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Nutrition and Health

HFA4U-GRADE 12

Course Code:

HFA4U

Subject:

Nutrition and Health

Course type:

open

Prerequiste:

None

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HFA4U examines the role of nutrition and healthy living in human development and global contexts.

  • Students explore the function of nutrients
  • the science of food
  • Eating habits
  • The social
  • Environmental factors affecting health.
The course emphasizes critical thinking about food choices, sustainability, and nutrition-related issues across life stages. It prepares students for studies in health sciences, food and nutrition, and community wellness

Unit 1: Nutrition and the Human Body

Students explore the biological role of nutrients and the science behind food.
Lessons include:

  • Nutrients and Their Purposes

  • Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins

  • Micronutrients and Nutrient Deficiencies

  • Energy Balance and Metabolism

  • Digestion and Nutrient Absorption

  • Food Labels and Nutritional Content

Unit 2: Food Security and Global Health

This unit focuses on local and international challenges to food access and sustainability.
Lessons include:

  • Food Security (Parts 1 & 2)

  •  Global and Local Food Production Systems

  • Food Supply Chains

  • Sustainability in Agriculture

  • Environmental Impact of Food Choices

Unit 3: Nutrition Through the Lifespan

Students examine dietary needs and trends across different life stages.
Lessons include:

  • Nutrition in Childhood, Adolescence, and Adulthood

  • Infant and Maternal Nutrition

  • Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy

  • Trends in Eating Patterns

  • Eating Disorders and Body Image

  • Chronic Disease Prevention

Unit 4: Food Safety and Kitchen Practices

This unit explores health and safety in food preparation.
Lessons include:

  • Kitchen Safety and Foodborne Illnesses

  • Food Safety Laws and Guidelines

  • Choosing and Using Kitchen Tools

  • Recipe Reading and Measurement

  • Food Preparation Techniques

Unit 5: Final Evaluation

Students apply course knowledge in real-life scenarios and evaluations.
Lessons include:

  • Culminating Project (Healthy Lifestyle/Food Plan)

  • Final Exam

  • 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, including:

    • Research reports on nutritional science and food trends

    • Case studies on global health and food access

    • Practical food safety tasks and evaluations

    • Online discussions and quizzes

  • 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:

    • 15% Culminating project focused on applied nutrition

    • 15% Final written exam

All assessments follow Ontario curriculum standards and are designed to promote informed, responsible choices about food, health, and wellness in a global society

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