Form II Food and Human Nutrition (Construction) – New NECTA Syllabus (Tesea Academy)

The Form II Food and Human Nutrition (Construction) course at Tesea Academy is designed to guide students through the New NECTA Syllabus in a clear, practical, and easy-to-understand way. This course equips learners with essential knowledge and life skills related to food, nutrition, meal planning, food preparation, hygiene, and healthy living, while also strengthening academic performance for school exams and future NECTA assessments.

Food and Human Nutrition is not only a classroom subject—it is a daily life subject. In this course, students learn how the body uses food, why nutrients are important, and how to prepare meals that support health and growth. Learners will explore major food groups and nutrients, understand balanced diets, study methods of food preparation, and develop practical skills needed at home and for future careers in nutrition, hospitality, and health-related fields.

At Tesea Academy, we focus on helping students understand both theory and practical application. Lessons include simplified explanations, examples from real-life situations in Tanzania, step-by-step guidance, revision questions, and structured notes aligned with NECTA standards. Whether you are learning at school, studying independently, or preparing for exams, this course is built to make learning easier and more effective.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN (LEARNING OUTCOMES)

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

✅ Explain the meaning and importance of food and nutrition in daily life
✅ Identify and describe the main nutrients and their functions in the body
✅ Distinguish between balanced diet and unbalanced diet and apply it in meal planning
✅ Demonstrate knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and proper food handling
✅ Explain the importance of meal planning for different groups (children, adults, sick people)
✅ Describe and apply correct methods of food preparation and cooking
✅ Understand common nutrition-related problems and how to prevent them
✅ Answer revision questions confidently in preparation for school tests and NECTA-style exams

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This course is perfect for:

• Form II students following the New NECTA syllabus

• Students who want strong notes + clear explanations

• Learners preparing for tests, terminal exams, and continuous assessments

• Private candidates or self-learners

• Any learner interested in life skills, health, and nutrition knowledge

COURSE CONTENT / KEY TOPICS (NEW NECTA ALIGNED)

In this course, you will study core areas commonly covered in Form II Food and Human Nutrition (Construction), such as:

1. Introduction to Food and Human Nutrition

• Meaning of food and nutrition

• Importance of nutrition to health and growth

• Relationship between food, health, and productivity

2. Nutrients and Their Functions

• Carbohydrates, proteins, fats and oils

• Vitamins and minerals

• Water and dietary fibre

• Nutrient deficiencies and health effects

3. Balanced Diet and Food Groups

• Food groups and their roles

• Balanced diet concept

• Factors affecting food choices

• Malnutrition and prevention strategies

4. Meal Planning and Food Selection

• Meaning and importance of meal planning

• Factors to consider in meal planning (budget, age, health)

• Planning meals for different individuals

• Good food purchasing practices

5. Food Hygiene and Safety

• Personal hygiene in food handling

• Clean kitchen environment

• Safe storage of food

• Food contamination and prevention

• Food-borne diseases and control

6. Food Preparation and Cooking Methods

• Preparation of ingredients

• Cooking methods (boiling, steaming, frying, baking, roasting, stewing)

• Advantages and disadvantages of each method

• Food preservation basics

7. Practical Knowledge for Daily Life

• Healthy eating habits

• Maintaining nutrition at home

• Applying nutrition knowledge in real life

WHY LEARN WITH TESEA ACADEMY?

At Tesea Academy, we make learning easier and exam-friendly by offering:

⭐ NECTA-aligned structured notes
⭐ Clear explanations using simple language
⭐ Real-life examples (Tanzania context)
⭐ Revision questions and practice exercises
⭐ Well-organized lesson flow for fast understanding
⭐ Support for both school learners and private candidates

COURSE FORMAT (HOW YOU LEARN)

• Topic-by-topic lessons following the New NECTA syllabus

• Short notes + expanded explanations

• Exercises and revision questions after key topics

• Exam-focused approach to help learners pass tests confidently