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Hello, thanks for choosing this lesson.

My name's Mr. Ballam, and this lesson's all around healthy communities.

Let's get started, shall we? So what are we going to learn? Well, by the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to describe the different food needed by people in your community.

And before we get started, I wanna go through a few keywords, which we're gonna pick up in today's lesson.

And the first one is the word community and this is a group of people who share something in common.

The next one is belief.

And in this context, it's about food choices based on personal values around animal welfare, health, or the environment.

Next, we've got wellbeing, and this is the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

And lastly, the word affordable, and this is inexpensive or reasonably priced.

So let's get started with the first part of the lesson, all around community needs.

Now, we all live in different communities, and a community is a group of people who share something in common, whether it's a geographic location, so where you live, or perhaps it's about interests or social connections.

And communities can be defined by where we live, such as our neighbourhood, or by shared interests, identities, or perhaps even experiences too.

So a quick check for understanding.

So true or false? A community is a group of people who share something in common.

Yes, that's right.

It's true, isn't it? And why is that? Well, communities can be defined by where we live, such as the neighbourhood, or by shared interests, identities, or experiences.

Well done so far.

So people in our communities have a range of different food and health needs.

And this is because everyone is unique, and there are lots of factors which can affect someone's needs or the food they choose to eat.

And this will be based on many factors, such as their age, nutritional needs, their preferences, so their likes and dislikes.

Perhaps it's their culture, traditions, their faith, or different beliefs they might have too.

So, let's have a look at some of these factors together, shall we? Now, people might have different types and amounts of food depending on their age.

So for example, babies drink milk and then they move on to soft food.

And children need food that helps them grow and develop.

And teenagers need a healthy diet, so they continue to grow, and have bigger portions than children too.

And older people may need foods that are easier to chew and digest.

So different ages, different types of food needs.

Other people have different nutritional needs, so based on their age.

So for example, adults need more energy and nutrients than children.

Perhaps a male or female, perhaps pregnancy, or perhaps they've got food allergies too, or perhaps it's their different levels of activity or inactivity too.

And we should always follow the Eatwell Guide for healthy eating advice.

We're gonna look at this in a bit more detail shortly.

So let's have a quick check for understanding, shall we? So which of these are nutritional needs? A, B, C, or D? Yes, that's right.

It's age, isn't it? Anything else? Yes, that's right.

It's male or female.

Brilliant work.

Well done.

Now, people also have different likes or dislikes, remember food preferences.

So for example, some people don't like certain smells or tastes, so it could be spicy or too sour, or perhaps people don't like certain textures, so it might be lumpy or crunchy, or how about people can be fussy eaters too, but they still need to find healthy choices to enjoy.

So what are your food preferences? What are your likes and dislikes? Do you have certain foods that you really like and those foods that you dislike you're not very keen on? Well, one of my favourite foods is cherries, for example.

So delicious.

And my least favourite, probably Brussels sprouts, but I have a few at Christmas.

Food is also part of our cultural identity and it's passed down from parents and grandparents.

And some examples of this include things like using certain spices or cooking methods, or there might be different meals in our culture too.

So for example, it might be something in the Polish culture, Indian, or perhaps Caribbean culture.

And some cultures eat rice with most meals, where others might eat potatoes, bread, or pasta more often.

And sometimes cultural food is shared at different festivals, celebrations, and gatherings too.

So let's have a quick check, shall we? So which food is often served with meals in some cultures? A, B, or C? Well, that's right, A, pasta.

But there's one more.

Yes, well done.

You've been listening.

C, potatoes.

Great work.

We also got many different food traditions which are passed down in families.

And there are certain foods eaten at certain times or events.

So these might include things like having a roast dinner on a Sunday, or perhaps eating pan de muerto, which is the bread of the dead, and that's on Day of the Dead in Mexico, for example.

Or how about a princess cake, which is a layered cream cake, for birthdays in Sweden? Or how about making bun and cheese at Easter time in Jamaica? So lots of different types of food traditions in different countries.

And some people make food choices based on their beliefs or their personal values.

And this could include things like vegetarians, not eating meat or fish.

Or perhaps vegans, not eating any food from any animals.

Or perhaps people avoid food because they care about the animals, the environment, and also their health too.

Now, do you have any food beliefs? Is there anything that you believe that affects the food that you eat? Lots of people do.

Perhaps you could talk to each other and find out what beliefs that you have.

Okay, let's have a quick check for understanding, shall we? So true or false? Food traditions are about making food choices based on beliefs or personal values.

True or false? Yes, that's false, isn't it? And why is that? Well, food traditions are often passed down in families and the foods eaten at certain times or events, such as a roast dinner on a Sunday or making bun and cheese at Easter time in Jamaica.

There's lots of different food traditions around the world.

Brilliant, well done.

Also, many religions have different food rules or traditions too, and this is part of their beliefs and a way of life too.

So for example, during Ramadan, most Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset.

Or perhaps many Orthodox Jews eat kosher food.

So for example, they don't eat shellfish or pork.

Or perhaps most Hindus do not eat beef because they believe cows are sacred animals.

People in our communities have different food and health needs because of many things, like their age, allergies, their beliefs, religion, culture, and personal likes and dislikes.

We've just been through these together, haven't we? And food traditions from around the world and also at home play a big part in the food that people eat and how they celebrate at special times too.

And it's important to understand and respect these differences so that everyone feels welcome, included, and healthy in our community.

Okay, so I've got a task for you now, and what I want you to do is I want you to answer the following questions.

Now, you might need to use some books or use the internet too.

So let's have a quick look at the question, shall we? So the first one is, name five factors that affect people's food and health needs.

Hmm, we've been through some of these, haven't we? How about the second one, what is the difference between vegetarians and vegans? Oh, that's a good question, Laura.

And how about Lucas, "List foods from three different food cultures," Hmm, that would be interesting.

And lastly, name two food traditions in your family.

Okay, well, good luck to you.

I'm sure you're gonna do really, really well.

And we'll come back very soon to look at some examples together.

Remember to pause the video.

Good luck.

Okay, so how did you get? Well, let's look at each question in turn, shall we? So the first one was name five factors that affect people's food and health needs.

What did you put? Maybe you put something like age, nutrition, likes, dislikes, culture, and religion.

So they're just some, I bet you've come up with others too, haven't you? How about the next question, what is the difference between vegetarians and vegans? Do you know this? I'm sure you do.

Yes, that's right.

Vegetarians do not eat meat or fish, but do have eggs and milk.

And vegans do not eat any food from animals and that includes not having eggs or milk too.

Brilliant work so far.

Let's look at the third question, shall we? List food from three different food cultures.

Wow, there's so much you could have put here.

My example was in the UK, well, we often have Sunday roast or have cottage pie, or chicken tikka masala.

How about India? A lentil curry, chapati, or biryani too.

And my last one, I've got Poland, I've got pierogi, a stew, but also stuffed cabbage rolls too.

Hmm, delicious.

And the last one, name two food traditions in your family.

Well for me, it would be about Sunday roast as a family every week, but also my dad makes a stew from a recipe from his dad who was born in the Ukraine.

It's absolutely delicious.

So these are just two examples of things that you could have put.

Well done.

Okay, so that's move on to the second part of the lesson, all around healthy eating for all.

Now, although people in our community can have different food needs, healthy eating is important for everyone.

And having a varied diet is an important part of maintaining good health and reducing ill health.

And for most people in the UK, we should follow the Eatwell Guide and the eight tips for healthy eating with the food and the meals being adapted for the needs of the different groups in the community.

So I wonder what Jacob and Laura are saying to each other.

Shall we find out? So Jacob, "Do different community groups need different healthy eating advice in the UK?" Hmm, what would you say? "No, most people in the UK should follow the Eatwell Guide and the eight tips." Remember, the eight tips for healthy eating.

However, the types of foods eaten might change, but they still follow the recommendations by the Eatwell Guide and the eight tips for healthy eating.

"So for example," says Laura, "Common foods in the UK diet are potatoes, bread, rice, and pasta." You can see it here in the food group from the Eatwell Guide.

"But foods eaten in different communities might include yam, cassava, plantain, or millet," but they're all types of starchy food, which are part of the Eatwell Guide.

Okay, let's have a quick check that you've been listening, shall we? So true or false? People in different communities follow different healthy eating advice.

That's false, isn't it? And why is that? Well, people in the UK generally should follow the Eatwell Guide and the eight tips for healthy eating with the food and the meals being adapted for the needs of different groups.

Brilliant, well done.

Well, here's the Eatwell Guide, which we've mentioned a couple of times already in the lesson, and it shows us the types and proportions of food that we should have to be healthy.

And we should have things like lots of fruits and vegetables at least five a day.

And we need lots of potatoes, bread, rice, and pasta, and other starchy carbohydrates.

Do you remember we talked about things like yam or cassava and we need to make sure we have whole grains and those that are higher fibre too.

Now, what does this mean for different community groups? Well, as we've seen, different community groups might have different food needs or health needs.

But generally, we need to eat more fruits and vegetables.

And these might be things that we're used to in our culture, in our community, and we need to eat more starchy foods too.

So it might be things that are quite traditional in the UK, for example, like potatoes, or other things like millet, cassava, or plantain too.

Also, we should have some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat, and other proteins too, plus some dairy and alternatives, looking for those that are lower in fat and sugar too.

Plus, we just need a little oil and spreads as shown on the Eatwell Guide.

Also, we need to omit or limit food and drinks high in fat, salt, and sugars.

And we all need to have six to eight drinks.

Well, for example, it might be that people are vegetarian or vegan, so they'd have beans and pulses for example.

Or vegetarians might have eggs too.

They might also have cheese.

And some might have dairy alternatives like a soy drink rather than having cow's milk for example.

So again, there are lots of different variations that we can have, but we're still making sure they're in the Eatwell Guide.

Okay, let's see whether you've been listening, shall we? So which of these is not advice from the Eatwell Guide? A, B, C, D? Well, that's right, it's A, isn't it? Have a few fruits and vegetables.

How many do we need? Yes, that's right.

We need at least five fruits and vegetables every day.

Anything else? Yes, that's right.

Have lots of food and drinks, high in fat, salt, or sugars.

We need to have fewer of these.

And if we do have them, we have to have them in small amounts too.

Great work.

Now, along with the Eatwell Guide, most people in the UK should also follow the eight tips for healthy eating.

Let's have a quick look at these, shall we, together? So the first one is to base on meals on starchy food.

Now, depending on the different communities you're from, this might mean different types of foods.

So it might be pasta or perhaps rice or perhaps lots of cassava or perhaps yam or perhaps just potatoes too.

Also, we all need to eat lots of fruit and vegetables.

Do you remember, at least five a day? And there are so many different types available in different cuisines around the world.

We also need to eat more fish.

And this means most of us should have at least two portions a week, one of which should be oily like a salmon or, for example, mackerel.

Other tips are things like cutting down on fat and sugar.

So we're having these sorts of foods that you can see on the screen.

We should have them less often and also in small amounts.

And also we should eat less salt.

So we shouldn't put salt in our food when we're cooking it and we shouldn't put salt on our dinner when we're eating it either.

Plus, we need to get active.

So really, we need to move more and sit less.

Plus, do not get thirsty.

Do remember, we need six to eight drinks every day and we need to drink more when we've been active or it's hot.

And lastly, do not skip breakfast.

We should all have a healthy breakfast, which includes things like fruits and vegetables, starchy food, and also a drink too.

So those are the eight tips for healthy eating.

Now, let's have a quick check you've been listening, shall we? So which of these are we encouraged to eat more of? A, B, or C? Yes, that's right.

It's B, isn't it? It's fish.

Well done.

Now to eat healthily, people need to be able to access healthy food.

And the foods needs to be available, for example, sold nearby.

And it needs to be affordable, so it's not too expensive either.

And where someone lives can change what the food is available.

And some areas, for example, have lots of shops and markets that sell fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthier food and meals too.

And therefore, it's easier for people to access healthier foods.

Now, what do you think are healthier foods? Well, that's right, isn't it? It's things like foods that are high in fruits and vegetables, for example, or have lots of fibre.

We know that we have to have more fish in our diet, have starchy carbohydrates with each meal, and we should limit or omit foods that are high in fat, salt, or sugars too.

Brilliant, well done.

But other places might only have a few shops, so therefore, they have limited amounts of healthier foods.

Or perhaps they have more takeaways, for example.

And therefore, people might eat less healthy food more often.

And that includes foods that are high in fat, salt, and sugars too.

Plus, if someone lives far away from the shops and doesn't have transport, it can be harder to get healthier food too.

So what do you think less healthy food is? Well, that's right.

Do you remember in the Eatwell Guide, it's those foods that are high in fat, salt, and sugars.

So if we have those types of foods, we should have them less often and in small amounts.

Brilliant, well done.

Now, people living in towns and cities may have more food options than those people living in small villages.

And some schools and community centres also help by giving away free or low-cost meals too to the local community.

And access to affordable, healthy food promotes better nutrition.

So do you eat healthily? Well, perhaps you can talk to each other about what you think that might be.

So let's have a quick check for understanding, shall we? So true or false? Healthier food options are always the same wherever you live.

Well, that's false, isn't it? And why is that? Well, healthier food options depend on where you live.

Some places have lots of shops, selling a variety of food, where others have limited access.

Great work.

Well done.

Now, not everyone can easily buy the food they want or need.

And some families have less money to spend on food.

And healthier food can sometimes be more expensive or harder to find nearby.

And access to food banks and free school meals can also help people, so they have a healthier diet too.

And healthy eating is really important because it contributes to our overall wellbeing, being comfortable and healthy.

And healthy eating and drinking can help with our wellbeing by providing the right amount of energy and nutrients for our bodies to grow, maintain health, be active, and also concentrate too.

Also, it can help to improve your mood.

So healthy eating in our communities helps people feel better, stay healthy, and enjoy life too.

However, it is easier to eat well when healthy food is nearby and it's affordable too.

So it's important to make sure that everyone, no matter where they live, can get access to healthy food that they need.

So let's have a quick check for understanding, shall we? And what you need to do is to find the missing word.

So healthy eating contributes to our overall blank, being comfortable and healthy.

So is it A, B, or C? Yes, well done.

It's B, isn't it? It's wellbeing.

Great work.

Okay, so I've got a task for you here.

And what I want you to do is to describe the food needs in your community.

So what really affects what you eat in your community? So, think about your health and where you live.

Also, you might have different traditions, preferences, culture, and beliefs, for example.

And remember, a community is a group of people who share something in common, whether it's a geographic location, so it might be your neighbourhood or where you live in the country, plus your interests or social connections too.

So I'm sure you're gonna do really well at this.

Have a good think about this one and we'll come back very soon to see how you got on.

Remember to pause the video.

Good luck.

Okay, so how did you get on? Well, let's look at an example response together, shall we? So you could have put something like, well, my family's vegetarian, so I do not eat fish or meat.

Or it might be that we have healthy eating advice from the Eatwell Guide and five a day and this helps to keep our community healthy.

Or it might be, our family food traditions, the recipes that are handed down from my nan and granddad.

Or perhaps it could be something like, I'm Hindu, so my family doesn't eat beef.

Or perhaps it could be that we want food that is affordable and good for us too.

Or it could be something really simple that I like pizza and we have this on a Friday altogether, so it's a family favourite meal.

And I'm sure you've come up with lots of different ideas on the different food needs in your community.

It could be around tradition, your preferences, culture, religion, and so much more.

But I'm sure you've done really well with all the answers that you've come up with.

Wow, that's been a great lesson, hasn't it, looking at healthy communities.

So let's have a quick summary of what we've learned today, shall we? Well, the first thing is a community is a group of people who share something in common, whether it's geographic location, remember your neighbourhood or part of the country, interests, or social connections.

And people in our communities have a range of different food and health needs.

And these might include things like nutrition, preferences, like likes and dislikes, culture, traditions, beliefs, and religion too.

And most people in the UK should follow the Eatwell Guide and the eight tips for healthy eating with the food and the meals they have being adapted for the needs of the different groups.

And lastly, access to affordable, healthy food promotes better nutrition.

We've done really well today, and I hope you've enjoyed learning about healthy eating in our community.

It's for everyone, including you.

So great work, and hope you come back very soon for another cooking and nutrition lesson with me.

Thanks a lot.

Bye.