a diet that comprises lots of fruit, vegetables, cereals, beans, legumes, seeds and nuts

using resources to meet the needs of today, without adversely impacting on the needs of tomorrow

a complex web of activities involving the production, processing, transport, and consumption of our food

Plant-rich and diverse

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

have more foods high in fat, salt and sugars

For healthier and more sustainable diets, we should:

True or false? Plant-rich means that I shouldn’t eat meat or dairy for a healthier and more sustainable diet.

one portion of fish per week, which should be an oily fish.

two portions of fish per week, one of which should be a canned fish.

two portions of fish per week, one of which should be an oily fish.

two portions of fish per week, one of which should be a white fish.

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

... beans and other pulses, nuts and seeds.

... meat alternatives (such as soya or tofu).

... meat in recipes, such as in cottage pie.

Match the following showing how diets can be modified to include more plant-based proteins.

Reducing the amount of {{  }} is a key part of making our diets more sustainable, whatever type of diet we choose to eat.

Following the Eatwell Guide has a __________ lower environmental footprint compared to the current national diet.

potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates

beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins

Which two Eatwell Guide food groups are all from plants?

True or false? Most of our food is produced in the UK.

fatty meats, cream, butter, coconut oil and cakes

Match the following proteins and fats to food sources:

Eat at least three portions of fish a week.

Which of these is not healthy eating advice?

Find the missing words. Foods high in fat, salt and sugars should be eaten only __________ and __________.

Starter Quiz