the process of calculating energy and nutrients of food

nutrients needed in small amounts for the body to develop and function normally

nutrients needed in very small amounts for the body to develop and function normally

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Sources of energy and nutrients

Cooking and nutrition

In this unit pupils investigate food and drinks providing energy and nutrients for our health. They explore some of the functions of nutrients, as well as food sources. Main nutrients are linked to the Eatwell Guide food groups.

Food for energy and nutrients

True or false? If I have the same foods every day from the Eatwell Guide I will get all the nutrients I need and be healthy.

Match the portion of pizza to the energy provided.

How the food is {{}} changes the energy it provides, for example boiled potatoes, 315 kJ (74 kcal), and fried chips, 902 kJ (214 kcal).

calculate the cost of different food and drinks.

calculate the safety of different food and drinks.

calculate the energy provided by different food and drinks.

calculate the sensory attributes of different food and drinks.

Match the food group to the key nutrients provided:

We get the energy and nutrients we need by following the {{}}.

Food and drinks are the body’s source of {{}}.

Which activity uses the least amount of energy per 15 minutes?

We should have between __________ drinks a day.

Put the following foods in descending order of energy:

Have different functions (jobs) to keep us healthy.

Essential for life. Found in food and drinks. Need 6 - 8 a day.

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