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FOOD & NUTRITION‘N’ Level Syllabus 6072

‘O’ Level Syllabus 6087

AIMS OF THE F&N SYLLABUS

• To develop candidates’ understanding of:

• the concepts of nutrition and meal planning

• the link between diet and health

• the principles of food science

• To equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to

make informed decisions concerning food and nutrition

• To develop candidates’ mastery of culinary skills and

cooking methods in the preparation of nutritious dishes

SUBJECT CONTENT

Nutrition and Health

• Energy Balance

• Diet and Health

• Meal Planning & Analysis

• Digestion

Food Choices

• Food Commodities

• Food Labels

Food Science

• Heat Transfer &

Methods of Cooking

• Reactions in Food

• Sensory Evaluation

• Food Processing

EXAM FORMAT

N Level 6072 O Level 6087

(40%)

Paper 1

Theory

80 marks

1 ½ hours

17 chapters

100 marks

2 hours

19 chapters

(60%)

Paper 2

Coursework

60 marks

Jan – Early Jul

30-page report

100 marks

Jan – End Jul

50-page report

COURSEWORK

O Level 2014:

Complementary proteins are an excellent way of providing

High Biological Value protein to vegetarians. Demonstrate

how a range of varied and interesting dishes would illustrate

this point.

N Level 2013:

Dairy products help to maintain health and are popularly

used in food preparation. Demonstrate how selection of

creative and healthy snacks can be prepared for school

going children using dairy products.

COURSEWORKProcess O N

Task Analysis 10 6

Research &

Development

- Info Gathering

- Investigation

- Info Synthesis

12

10

12

8

Decision Making 10 8

Planning 10 8

Execution 24 24

Evaluation 12 6

TOTAL 100 60

INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIMENT

EXECUTION

WHO CAN DO F&N?

Anyone who is/has…

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Temasek Polytechnic

• Diploma in Baking & Culinary Science

• Diploma in Applied Food Science & Nutrition

• Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management

Nanyang Polytechnic

• Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition

Republic Polytechnic

• Diploma in Biotechnology

(Food & Nutrition)

Singapore Polytechnic

• Diploma in Food Science &

Technology

• Diploma in Nutrition, Health

& Wellness

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Nutritionist / Nutrition Educator

• Health Promotion Executive

• Food Technologist (Food Product Development)

• Food Safety Officer

• QA/QC Officer

• FCE / F&N Teacher :D

QUESTIONS?Talk to Ms Ida Rahayu, Ms Amy Ong, Mdm Sahrul, Mr

Ralph Ong or Miss Celesta!