The Form III Food and Human Nutrition course at TESEA Academy is a complete, syllabus-aligned learning program designed according to the New NECTA syllabus. This course helps students build a strong foundation in nutrition science, food selection, meal planning, digestion, food safety, and health practices, while preparing confidently for school tests, midterms, and NECTA-style examinations.

Food and Human Nutrition is not only an academic subject—it is a life skill. This course empowers learners to understand how food affects the body, how nutrients function, and how to make healthy food choices for individuals, families, and communities. Through simplified explanations, examples based on everyday Tanzanian meals, and exam-focused practice, TESEA Academy ensures students learn effectively and perform excellently.

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

✅ Explain the meaning and importance of Food and Human Nutrition
✅ Identify major food groups and their roles in the body
✅ Describe nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, fibre) and their functions
✅ Recognize nutrient deficiency and excess conditions and how to prevent them
✅ Understand digestion, absorption, and metabolism in a simple, exam-friendly way
✅ Plan balanced meals for different age groups and needs
✅ Apply food hygiene and safety principles to prevent foodborne diseases
✅ Use NECTA-style questions to build confidence and exam mastery
✅ Develop practical skills in selecting, preparing, and serving food properly

At TESEA Academy, we focus on results + real understanding. This course is built to match the New NECTA syllabus, ensuring you study what matters most.

Key Benefits

⭐ 100% syllabus-aligned content (NECTA New Curriculum)
⭐ Clear explanations with real-life examples
⭐ Structured topic notes + revision summaries
⭐ Practice questions and NECTA-style assessments
⭐ Easy-to-follow learning flow from basics to mastery
⭐ Perfect for students preparing for exams and improving grades

This course is organized into clear learning units following the NECTA competence-based approach:

1) Introduction to Food and Human Nutrition

• Meaning of food and nutrition

• Importance of nutrition in daily life

• Relationship between food, health, and development

  
  

2) Nutrients and Their Functions

• Carbohydrates: types, sources, function, deficiency/excess

• Proteins: types, sources, body-building role

• Fats and Oils: function, types, healthy vs unhealthy fats

• Vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins

• Minerals: calcium, iron, iodine, zinc and their importance

• Water and dietary fibre (roughage)

  
  

3) Balanced Diet and Meal Planning

• Meaning of balanced diet

• Food groups and meal composition

• Factors affecting food needs (age, sex, activity, health)

• Meal planning and budgeting

• Nutrition for special groups (children, adolescents, pregnant mothers, elderly)

  
  

4) Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

• Digestive system structure and functions

• Digestion process and enzymes

• Absorption of nutrients

• Common digestion-related disorders and prevention

  
  

5) Food Hygiene, Safety, and Preservation

• Food contamination and foodborne illnesses

• Personal hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

• Safe food storage and handling

• Methods of food preservation (traditional and modern)

• Preventing food poisoning

  
  

6) Nutrition-Related Diseases

• Malnutrition: undernutrition and overnutrition

• Deficiency diseases (e.g., anemia, rickets, scurvy, goitre)

• Obesity and lifestyle diseases

• Prevention and healthy living practices

This TESEA Academy course uses a student-friendly approach to ensure learners not only memorize but understand and apply:

📌 Topic notes (simple + structured)
📌 Real-life examples using common foods in Tanzania
📌 Short quizzes after each topic
📌 End-of-topic exam practice
📌 Revision summaries for quick preparation
📌 Practical thinking tasks (food selection and planning)

To ensure strong performance and measurable improvement, students will complete:

✅ Topic quizzes
✅ Structured questions and short answers
✅ Long-form NECTA-style questions
✅ Mid-course and final assessments
✅ Performance feedback for improvement