2013 Syllabus - Cambridge International Examinations

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2. Assessment at a glanceCombining this with other syllabusesCandidates can combine this syllabus in an examination session with any other CIE syllabus, except:• syllabuses with the same title at the same level• 0611 Food and Nutrition (Botswana)• 6065 Food and Nutrition• 6082 Food and Nutrition (Singapore)• 6083 Food and Nutrition (Syllabus A) (Singapore)• 6084 Food Studies (Syllabus T) (Singapore)Please note that IGCSE, Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificates and O Level syllabuses are atthe same level.Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition 0648. Examination in June and November 2013.6
3. Syllabus aims and objectivesFood and Nutrition gives candidates the chance to develop their knowledge and skills in an area that isrelevant to their own lives and also through understanding where food and nutrition fits in the modern,changing, multi-cultural society. Candidates must apply knowledge gained from the Food and Nutritionsyllabus and use practical skills in a way that keeps in mind factors such as personal/family needs andlifestyles, available money and foodstuffs, and how diet relates to health.Entries for this subject cannot be accepted unless the Centre has at least one teacher with theappropriate accreditation from CIE for the practical examination. The Centre should be satisfiedthat there are appropriate facilities and equipment for the practical component of the examination. Eachcandidate should have sole use of a cooker or stove, a range of basic cooking equipment and access tolabour saving equipment during the practical test.Basic EquipmentBowls, scales, measuring equipment, various knives for different purposes, various spoons and spatulas,baking tins, cake tins, greaseproof paper etc.Specialised EquipmentHand whisk, draining spoons, graters, pressure cookers etc.Desirable Equipment (not essential)Electric mixers, liquidisers/blenders etc.It is expected that candidates will have access to refrigerators and freezers if possible.Practical Examiners must be qualified to teach this subject at this level.3.1 AimsThe aims of this syllabus describe the educational purposes of a course in Food and Nutrition for the IGCSEexam.The aims are to:1 develop candidates’ understanding of nutrition and health problems associated with diet;2 develop candidates’ understanding of eating patterns and dietary needs both for people of different agesand for differing groups within society;3 develop candidates’ interest in the creative side and enjoyment of food and the skills necessary for foodpreparation and food preservation;4 develop candidates’ understanding and awareness of how socio-economic factors affect diet;Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition 0648. Examination in June and November 2013.7
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