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Nutrition and Health, Grade 12, University (HFA4U)
Course Code: HFA4U
Course Type: University Preparation
Delivery Options Available: Online / In Class ( You can only choose one )
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
$499.00
All course prices are in CAD – Canadian Dollars
Course Description For Nutrition and Health, Grade 12, University (HFA4U)
This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition and health.
Summary Of Units And Timelines For Nutrition and Health, Grade 12, University (HFA4U)
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the HFA4U course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Unit 1 |
Research And Inquiry Skills |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 2 |
Nutrition And Health |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 3 |
Eating Patterns And Trends |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 4 |
Local And Global Issues |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 5 |
Food-Preparation Skills |
20 Hours |
|
Final |
Exam and Summative |
10 Hours |
|
VIEW SAMPLE GRADEBOOK |
TOTAL |
110 Hours |
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 110-Hour Course Requirement
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, CanSTEM Education has a mandatory minimum requirement of 2 weeks enrolment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 4 weeks enrolment to be eligible for a final report card. This 110-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 110 hours typically include planned learning activities, excluding homework, designed to achieve the course’s curriculum expectations, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
HFA4U is a Grade 12 Food and Nutrition course at a University preparation level.
4U refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 4 means it is a grade 12 course and U means it is a university preparation course.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
At CanSTEM Education you can complete a high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 6 months.
Yes, we can send the marks for your courses directly to OUAC, OCAS, your guidance counsellor and to you.