Waterloo Region District School Board
FOREST HEIGHTS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
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NUTRITION AND HEALTH – HFA4UI & HFA4CI
Course Overview 2015 - 2016
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Course Type: University/College
Teacher: Mrs. Stockford
Teacher Contact Information:
Grade Level: 12
Department: Family Studies
Textbook: Food for Today
Website – mrsstockford.weebly.com
Email – sarah_stockford@wrdsb.on.ca
Office – Room 5-11, Family Studies
Phone – 519-744-6567 ext. 6428
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. You will evaluate nutrition-related trends and
will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility.
You will learn about healthy eating, expand your repertoire of food-preparation techniques,
and develop your social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition
and health.
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit 1: Kitchen Essentials
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Kitchen and food safety
Kitchen equipment, terminology, and preparation techniques
Assessments: Safety Test, Food Lab, and Unit Test
Unit 2: Nutrition and Wellness
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Nutrients
Canada’s Food Guide
Calories and energy balance
Digestion
Assessments: Personal Diet Analysis and Unit Test
Unit 3: Healthy Eating for Life
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Nutrition throughout the lifespan
Issues surrounding eating disorders and disordered eating
Healthy weights
Nutrition related health problems
Assessments: Kraft Dinner Challenge and Unit Test
Unit 4: Contemporary Issues in Food
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Food production, supply systems, food security
Food trends
Activity: Futuristic Foods
ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
 Demonstrate the ability to explore topics related to nutrition and health, create a research
plan, gather and assess relevant information, and communicate the results of your research
 Demonstrate an understanding of nutrients and their connection to one’s health
 Demonstrate an understanding of energy balance and how Canada’s Food Guide plays a
role in promoting physical health
 Demonstrate an understanding of how food and nutrition needs change throughout life
 Make connections between nutrition, health and disease
 Investigate what effects an individual’s food choices and eating behavior
 Understand how various factors are involved in achieving and maintaining food security
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
A variety of assessment tasks will be used to evaluate student progress.
 Late and Missed Assignments – To achieve success in this course, all essential course components
must be demonstrated. Incomplete work is NOT an option.
 Cheating and Plagiarism – It is important for students to do their own best work. If a student is
suspected of cheating or plagiarizing, the teacher in consultation with administration, will determine the
next steps and/or consequences.
 Learning Skills and Work Habits – The areas of Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work,
Collaboration, Initiative, and Self-regulation are important and will be assessed and reflected on the
provincial report card.
 Attendance– Attendance and punctuality in classes are important parts of learning and an expectation
of student behaviour. Lates are to be avoided to benefit from full instructional time and not disrupt
other’s learning time. When a student is absent, a parent/guardian must call the school’s attendance
line on the date of absence, or provide a note explaining the absence for the student to submit the
following day. Students are responsible for missed work during their absence.
The final mark will be determined as follows:
CATEGORY
Tests/Quizzes
Assignments
Social Science Research
Final Evaluation
WEIGHT
30%
25%
15%
30%
Student Requirements:
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Arrive to class on time and be prepared to learn
Respect due dates by valuing time management
Respects all individuals in class and the learning environment; limit use of electronic devices unless
acceptable for learning
Complete and submit Components of Family Studies letter and Field Trip Consent form
By signing this course outline, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the expectations
and requirements for successful completion of this course.
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Student’s Name (Printed)
Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
I look forward to a wonderful semester working with you.
Mrs. Stockford