OCR Home Economics for A2: Food, Nutrition and Health Today

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Published: 26/06/2009

Extent: 264 pages

Illustrations: 181

 

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Summary:
Endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR A2 Home Economics (Food, Nutrition and Health) specification, this book is designed to support students in their study and exam preparation.

Containing comprehensive information that students will use for the course, OCR Home Economics for A2 presents key areas of knowledge in an accessible, uncomplicated and concise fashion. Illustrated with photos and pictures throughout, it includes:

a wealth of group and individual activities

exam practice questions at the end of each unit

exam preparation

exam-style questions with worked answers and commentary

a comprehensive glossary of all the key terms in the text.

• The only textbook designed for the OCR Home Economics specification
• Endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR A2 Home Economics (Food, Nutrition and Health) specification
• Trusted content written by two senior examiners for a major awarding body
• Accessible and engaging; designed to appeal to the broad range of students taking this course
• A single book covering the whole A2 specification - no need to rely on outdated social welfare and food science texts

Table of Contents:
Introduction to nutrition
Nutrients and energy
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
The micronutrients
Minerals
Energy
Nutritional and dietary needs of different groups
Properties of food
Food commodities
Performance characteristics of eggs and flour
Behaviour changes in food
Food additives
Design, development and production of new products
Developments in the food industry
Investigative study
Assessment advice

About the Author(s):
Alexis Rickus is a head of Food and Textiles Technology in a large comprehensive school in the West Midlands. She is principal and chief examiner for a major awarding body.

Bev Saunder is a Head of Year in a large comprehensive school in Malvern where she is responsible for GCSE Catering and A level Home Economics: Food, Nutrition and Health. In addition she is a principal moderator for a major awarding body.

Readership:
Students following the OCR Home Economics A2 course