Food and Nutrition is a technical discipline that involves the study of food and its relation to health. Its purview is on the raising of standards in food science, food preparation and service. Substantial priorities are, therefore, placed on the development of competencies in food science, functional foods, food and nutrition technology, food production and security and food preparation. The emphasis of food preparation is placed on meal planning, preparation, service and analysis. Integral to these are nutritional principles and values, food habits, healthy eating and physical activity.
This syllabus in Food and Nutrition is designed to prepare students for employment in the rapidly growing hospitality service industry, to change attitudes and to empower individuals and communities to exercise control over their health. The syllabus seeks to provide problem-based and experiential learning in eating choices, weight outcomes, diet quality, prevention of increase in lifestyle diseases and staying healthy, rather than treating illnesses. In addition, the syllabus provides additional opportunity for access to an advanced standing in existing tertiary level education programmes, to allow graduates to enter the world of work and be better prepared to pursue a wide range of contemporary careers related to diet, fitness and well-being.
The syllabus consists of two Units, each containing three Modules. Students are required to choose ONE of the TWO Options in Unit 2.
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition
| Module 1 | Principles of Nutrition and Health |
| Module 2 | Food Selection and Planning |
| Module 3 | Food Preparation and Service |
Unit 2A: Nutritional Science
| Module 1 | Application of Nutritional Science in everyday life |
| Module 2 | Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) |
| Module 3 | Nutrition throughout the Lifecycle |
Unit 2A: Food Preparation and Technology
| Module 1 | Caribbean Food Ways and Food Systems |
| Module 2 | Food Management and Technology |
| Module 3 | Food Preparation and Service |
Please click on the appropriate link below to download your forms
- Food and Nutrition Unit 1
- Food and Nutrition Unit 2
