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

Paperback
RRP: £24.99
ISBN: 9780340968031

Published: 25/07/2008
Extent: 224 pages
Illustrations: 200

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Summary:
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.

  • The only textbook designed for the OCR Home Economics specification
  • Fully endorsed by OCR
  • Trusted content written by two senior examiners for a major awarding body
  • Accessible and engaging; designed to appeal to the broad range of students taking this course
  • A single book covering the whole AS specification - no need to rely on outdated social welfare and food science texts

Table of 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

About the Author(s):
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.

Readership:
Home Economics students following the OCR AS specification

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