Food Health and Culinary Skills (Strand 1)?
Protein
- Composition
- Classification and Sources
- Enzymes
- Function of Protein
- Deficiency
Fats
- Composition
- Classification and Sources
- Function of Fat in the body
- Impacts of a High Fat Diet
- Omega 3
Carbohydrates
- Composition
- Classification and Sources
- Function of Carbs in the body
- Importance of Including Fibre in the Diet
Nutrition: Micronutrients and Water (Strand 1)?
Minerals
- Classification and Sources,
- Importance of Minerals in the Diet
- Deficiencies
Vitamins
- Classification and Sources
- Importance of Vitamins in the Diet
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitaminosis
Water
- Composition of Water
- Properties of Water
- Sources of Water in the Diet
- Function of Water in the diet
- Dehydration
Diet Across the Lifecycle and Menu Planning (Strand 1)?
Specific Dietary Requirements of:
- Babies
- Children up to 13
- Teenagers 13 – 18
- Adults
- Pregnant Women
- Elderly
- Convalescents
Special Diets (Strand 1)?
Obesity
- What and Why
- Health Problems
- Treatment
- Menu Options
Vegetarians
- Classification/Types
- Why Become Vegetarian
- Guidelines for a Vegetarian Diet
- Menu Options
Low Salt Diets
- Effects of a Diet High in Sodium
- Guidelines for Reducing Sodium Intake
- Menu Options
Commodities: Fruit, Veg and Cereals (Strand 1)?
Fruit
- Classification and Sources
- Composition
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value
- Culinary Uses
- Buying, Storing Preparing and Cooking Guidelines
- EU Grading
Vegetables
- Classification and Sources,
- Composition
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value
- Culinary Uses
- Buying, Storing Preparing and Cooking Guidelines
- Eu Grading
Cereal, Breads, Potatoes, Pasta and Rice
- Structure of the Cereal Grain
- Composition of Cereal
- Examples of Grains
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value of Cereals
- Effect of Cooking on Cereals
- Types of Flour,
- Types of Rice
- Potatoes and Pasta as a Source of Carbohydrates
Commodities: Milk Yoghurt and Cheese Meat (Strand 1)?
Milk
- Milk Processing
- Types of Milk
- Composition of Milk
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value of Milk
- Culinary Uses of Milk
- Effects of Heat on Milk
Yoghurt
- Production
- Culinary uses of Yoghurt
Cheese
- Production
- Composition of Cheese
- Classification
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value
- Culinary uses
- Effect of Heat on Cheese
Guidelines for Buying and Storing Dairy Products
Meat
- Classification
- Structure
- Composition
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value
- Guidelines for Storing, Cooking, Preparing and Buying Meat
- Effects of Cooking on Meat / Methods of Cooking Meat
Commodities: Fish, Eggs and Alternative Proteins (Strand 1)?
Fish
- Classification of Fish
- Composition of Fish
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value of Fish
- Culinary Uses
- Guidelines for Buying and Storing Fish
- Methods of Cooking Fish / Effects of Cooking on Fish
Eggs
- Types of Eggs
- Structure of Eggs
- Composition of Eggs
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value of Eggs
- Culinary Uses
- Labelling
Alternative Proteins
- Nutritive and Dietetic Value of Tofu
- TVP
- Mycoprotein
- Use of Nuts and Seeds a Source of Protein
Processing, Preservation, Packaging and Labelling (Strand 1)?
Processing
- Define food processing
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Food Processing
- Additives
Preservation
- Define Food Preservation
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Methods of Preservation: Freezing, Blanching, Drying, Canning/Bottling
Packaging and labelling
- Function of Food Packaging
- Characteristics of Good Packaging
- Disadvantages of Packaging
- Label Info
Digestion and Allergens and Intolerances (Strand 1)?
Allergens and Intolerances
- Coeliac Disease
- Lactose Intolerance
Digestion
- Define Digestion
- Chemical vs Physical Digestion
- Digestive System Diagram
- Absorption of Nutrients
The Family and Good Home Management (Strand 2)?
Family
- Types of Family
- Factors Influencing Family Life
- Functions of the Family
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Gender Roles and Stereotyping
- Conflict
- Communication
Home Management
- Types of Resources
- Benefits of a Well Managed Home
- Grocery Shopping Guidelines
- Five Step Management System
- Sequence of Work
- Cleaning Agents and Machines
Home Design and Sustainable living (Strand 2)?
- Functions of the Home
- Factors affecting Housing Choices
- Communities and Amenities
- Features of a Sustainable Home
- Principles of Design
- Room Planning Guidelines
- The Work Triangle and Kitchen Work Sequence
Sustainable Living
- Key Environmental Terms
- Types of Environmental Pollution
- Home Heating
- Electricity
- Water Usage
- Waste Management
Technology in the Home and Safety in the Home (Strand 2)?
Technology
- Uses of Tech in the Home
- Factors to Consider When Purchasing an Appliance for the Home
- Guidelines for Purchasing
- Using and Cleaning Cookers and Refrigerators
- Disposing of Appliances
Safety
- Causes of Accidents in the Home
- Prevention of Accidents
- Fire in the Home
- Gas in the Home
- Warning/Safety Symbols
Responsible Family Living, Consumer Studies – Finances (Strand 2)?
- Gross and Net Income
- Statutory and Voluntary Deductions
- Essential and Non-Essential Expenditure
- Money Management System and Budgeting
- MABS
- Saving, Credit and Filing Systems
Responsible Family Living: Consumer Studies P2 (Strand 2)?
- Goods and Services
- Factors Influencing Decision Making
- Decision making Process
- Advantages and Disadvantages of online Shopping
- Payment Methods
- Advertising – Functions, Techniques, Standards and Merchandising Techniques
- Consumer Rights and Responsibilities and Consumer Laws
- Consumer Information and Consumer Protection Organizations
- Consumer Complaints and Small Claims Court
- Quality Symbols
Textiles and Craft: Textile Choices and Care (Strand 3)?
- Function of Clothing
- Factors Influencing Fashion Trends
- Use of Textiles in the Home
- Textile Production, Care, Use and the Environment – Ethical and Sustainable Textile Use
- Classification of Fibers and Fabrics
- Sources, Properties and uses of Fabrics
- Guidelines for Caring for Textiles – Care Symbols, Detergents, Conditioners and Tumble drying