OCR Home Economics for AS: Food, Nutrition and Health Today by Alexis Rickus

OCR Home Economics for AS: Food, Nutrition and Health Today by Alexis Rickus

Endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR AS Home Economics (Food, Nutrition and Health) specification, this book is designed to support students in their study and exam preparation. Containing essential information that students will use for the course, the book presents key areas of knowledge in an accessible, uncomplicated and concise fashion. Illustrated with photos and pictures throughout, it includes: - group and individual activities throughout the text - exam practice questions at the end of each unit - exam preparation - practice questions with worked answers and commentary - a comprehensive glossary of all the key terms that are defined in the text. CONTENTS: Unit 1: Society and health Demography Family and society Key issues for society Environmental issues Social issues Health Unit 2: Resource management Resources Food provision Selection and purchase of household goods Food preparation and cooking equipment Food safety and hygiene Assessment advice

Alexis Rickus is a head of Food and Textiles Technology in a large comprehensive school in the West Midlands. She has worked for a major awarding body as a senior examiner in both GCSE and GCE qualifications for a number of years. She is a chief examiner and principal 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.

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ISBN 13	9780340968031
ISBN 10	0340968036
Title	OCR Home Economics for AS: Food, Nutrition and Health Today
Author	Alexis Rickus
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hodder Education
Year published	2008-07-25
Number of pages	232
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.