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Food Preparation and Nutrition

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The Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE is an ideal combination of practical and theory work! It is ideal for those students who enjoy the ‘hands-on’ aspect of this subject.

In today’s society, where there is a strong link between diet and health, this course provides an ideal opportunity to study the various sources of advice related to this topic.

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is an exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure students develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. At its heart, this qualification focuses on nurturing students’ practical cookery skills to give them a strong understanding of nutrition.

Food preparation skills are integrated into five core topics:

  • Food, nutrition and health
  • Food science
  • Food safety
  • Food choice
  • Food provenance.
Key Course Details
Exam boardAQA
AssessmentWritten assessment (50%)
Non-exam assessment (NEA) (50%)