HSC Food Technology case studies
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HSC Food Technology is a New South Wales Higher School Certificate course that examines how food moves from production to consumption, and how nutrition, safety, technology and industry shape what Australians eat. It suits students interested in food science, dietetics, hospitality, product development, agriculture or health promotion, and it combines theoretical understanding with practical food work. The syllabus is organised around four areas: food availability and selection, food quality, nutrition and consumption, and the Australian food industry. Assessment typically combines multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-response questions, with the extended responses rewarding clear argument, correct terminology and relevant examples from Australian food production and consumption. The HSC Food Technology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,190 words.
1The School Canteen Price Squeeze
A NSW high school canteen serves 600 students daily. Its current menu prices a chicken-and-salad wrap at 4.50, a meat pie at 3.80 and a flavoured milk at 2.50.
472 words, about 2 min2Labelling a 'Fresh' Juice Blend
A small NSW juice producer blends 70% Australian orange juice (reconstituted from concentrate), 20% apple juice (freshly pressed) and 10% passionfruit pulp. The product is pasteurised, bottled and sold chilled with a 21-day shelf life.
423 words, about 2 min3Iron Status in a Vegetarian Teenager
A 16-year-old girl has been vegetarian for two years. She eats no meat, fish or eggs but does consume dairy.
429 words, about 2 min4A Small-Batch Sauce Manufacturer Scales Up
A family business makes tomato relish in a registered home-style kitchen and sells at farmers' markets. Demand has grown, and a distributor wants 5,000 jars per week with a 12-month ambient shelf life.
389 words, about 2 min5Interpreting a Nutrition Information Panel
A student compares two breakfast cereals. Cereal A per 100 g: energy 1,600 kJ, protein 8 g, fat 2 g, saturated fat 0.5 g, carbohydrate 75 g, sugars 25 g, sodium 400 mg, dietary fibre 6 g.
477 words, about 2 min