in this context, dishes and culinary practices that have been passed down through generations within a specific culture or region

a collection of individuals, often located in a specific geographic area, who unite to pursue shared interests

a method or procedure used to prepare and cook food to make it edible and safe

Feeding communities

Cooking and nutrition

Healthy communities

Baked savoury rice

In this unit the food and dietary needs of different groups are examined. Dishes and meals are planned, based on their specific needs and healthy eating guidelines. Pupils make an oven baked veggie korma to celebrate with their school community.

Food and healthy communities

True or false? Families from different cultures and communities only eat specific types of food.

Match the important event or celebration:

Nigerian communities may traditionally celebrate weddings and birthdays with __________, __________ (fried dough balls), and __________ (made with melon seeds).

True or false? When you plan food for someone's needs it shows respect for their culture, religion or health.

lasagne, roast vegetables, jerk chicken, quiches

Match the cooking techniques with the dishes:

Cooking {{  }} are methods used to prepare and cook food to make it edible and safe.

True or false? People in different communities follow different healthy eating advice.

Match where the following dishes are cooked:

Vegans do not eat any food from any animals.

A food {{  }} is a bad reaction to a food or ingredient.

Nutrition information labels can help us to make healthier choices. For example, we can choose foods that are:

Leftover food, such as curry, should be cooled quickly, stored in the fridge, and eaten within __________ days (one day for rice).

Starter Quiz

True or false? People in different communities follow different healthy eating advice.