information about the energy and nutrients provided by a food

making a decision, based on your needs, when you have the information or knowledge to guide you

tasks fit together easily, resulting in a better use of time

British English CC

Making mushroom bean burgers, with flatbreads

Cooking and nutrition

In this unit pupils identify ways in which a diet can be healthier and more sustainable. Pupils suggest practical ways in which a range of strategies could be implemented. Through cooking two dishes, pupils apply this learning, giving them tools to adapt recipes in the future.

More sustainable diets

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of ingredients which may contain allergens.

Risk assessment required - may contain allergens

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Which is the safest position for the frying pan on a hob?

in descending order of weight, and allergens.

can be used to compare and choose healthier foods.

amount of fat, salt and sugars to be controlled.

When making two recipes at the same time, you should cook them separately in order. This may take longer, but the recipes are made well.

An informed {{ }} is making a decision, based on your needs, when you have the information or knowledge to guide you.

Mix the chopped veg, beans and spices together.

Serve the burgers with some salad and pitta.

Put this veggie burger recipe in the correct order.

Match the ingredient to the correct measuring equipment.

have more foods high in fat, salt and sugars.

For healthier and more sustainable diets, we should:

What piece of equipment is being used here?

six portions of dairy and alternatives a day.

five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

Government advice in the UK is that we should eat at least ...

Match the dish to the most appropriate cooking method:

It is important to wash and dry your {{ }} before and after preparing and cooking food.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - may contain allergens

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

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