Welcome to the Form IV Food and Human Nutrition Course at TESEA Academy, carefully designed to match the New NECTA syllabus and help students achieve excellent performance in their final examinations. This course provides deep understanding of the relationship between food, health, nutrition, and human development, while building practical knowledge in meal planning, food preparation, food hygiene, safety, and nutrition-related problem solving.

Food and Human Nutrition is not only an examinable subject — it is a life skill. Whether a student wants to pursue health sciences, hospitality, agriculture, community development, or everyday healthy living, this course helps learners develop the knowledge required for both NECTA success and real-life application.

At TESEA Academy, we go beyond the basics: learners receive well-organized notes, topic-based quizzes, exam-style questions, and guided revision plans aligned with NECTA demands. The course also includes simplified explanations, real-life examples, diagrams, and practical case scenarios to ensure every learner understands the concepts confidently.

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

✅ Explain key concepts of food, nutrients, and human nutrition
✅ Identify nutrients and describe their sources, functions, deficiency diseases, and prevention
✅ Demonstrate understanding of balanced diet principles based on age, lifestyle, and health condition
✅ Apply knowledge of meal planning, budgeting, and food selection
✅ Describe food preparation methods and their effects on nutritional value
✅ Explain food hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices
✅ Understand nutrition-related challenges such as malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related diseases
✅ Answer NECTA exam questions confidently using proper formats and keywords
✅ Prepare effectively using NECTA style revision tests and practice papers

This course is ideal for:

🎓 Form IV students preparing for NECTA exams
📌 Students who want strong notes and revision support
📚 Learners who struggle with nutrition concepts and need step-by-step explanations
👨‍🏫 Teachers and private candidates seeking structured NECTA-based resources
🧠 Students interested in careers related to health, nutrition, hospitality, nursing, and community health

Course Content (Aligned to New NECTA Syllabus)

This course follows the new NECTA-approved topics and competencies. Learners will cover:

1. Introduction to Food and Human Nutrition

• Meaning of food and nutrition

• Importance of nutrition in human life

• Basic nutrition concepts and terminology

2. Nutrients and Their Roles

• Carbohydrates, proteins, fats/oils

• Vitamins and minerals

• Water and dietary fibre

• Sources, functions, and deficiency disorders

3. Balanced Diet and Meal Planning

• Food groups and diet balance

• Diet planning for different ages and needs

• Meal budgeting and food selection

• Nutrition requirements for special groups

4. Digestion and Absorption

• Digestive system and functions

• Digestion process of major nutrients

• Nutrient absorption and utilization

5. Food Hygiene and Safety

• Personal hygiene and kitchen hygiene

• Food contamination and prevention

• Food storage methods

• Foodborne diseases and safety control

6. Food Preparation and Cooking Methods

• Cooking principles and methods

• Effects of cooking on nutrients

• Suitable preparation techniques for different foods

• Minimizing nutrient loss

7. Nutrition-Related Health Issues

• Malnutrition and its types

• Diet-related diseases (e.g., diabetes, obesity, hypertension)

• Prevention through healthy eating habits

• Nutrition education and community awareness

8. NECTA Exam Preparation & Practical Revision

• Past paper analysis

• Topic-based revision tests

• NECTA answering techniques

• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

At TESEA Academy, our approach is structured and results-driven:

⭐ NECTA-focused notes: Clear and syllabus-matched
⭐ Quizzes & Topic Tests: Track progress and improve memory
⭐ Exam-style Questions: Practice what NECTA asks most
⭐ Simple Language & Examples: Easy understanding even for beginners
⭐ Revision & Performance Support: Step-by-step improvement system
⭐ Downloadable resources (if your platform supports it)

Course Format

• Topic-by-topic lessons

• Short quizzes after each topic

• Revision tests

• Exam-oriented assignments

• Final mock exams aligned with NECTA format

Assessment & Certification (Optional for Course Page)

Students will be assessed through:

• Topic quizzes

• End-topic tests

• Mid-course revision exam

• Final mock test

📌 Learners who complete the course may receive a TESEA Academy Completion Certificate (if your academy offers this).

✅ Covers the new NECTA syllabus fully
✅ Improves exam confidence with NECTA-style practice
✅ Helps students understand and apply nutrition knowledge
✅ Strong support for both school learning and self-study
✅ Ideal for high performance and long-term life skills

Join TESEA Academy today and start mastering the Form IV NECTA new syllabus with structured lessons, revision support, and exam-focused practice.

👉 Enroll Now and Start Learning Today!