dietary reference values - energy and nutritional requirements for different groups of healthy people in the UK population

estimated average requirements - an estimate of the average requirement of energy, or a nutrient, needed by a group of people

reference nutrient intakes - the amount of a nutrient that is enough to ensure that the needs of nearly all people in a group are being met

lower reference nutrient intakes - the amount of a nutrient that is enough for only a small number of people in a group who have low requirements

Nutritional needs throughout life

Cooking and nutrition

Health conditions

Making pea and mint falafel, with tzatziki

In this unit pupils explore key nutritional needs throughout life, and allergies, food labelling, portion size and health conditions. They plan dishes and menus, and describe how diets can be changed for health to meet the needs of different groups of people.

Health and dietary needs

intakes of energy and/or nutrients below or in excess of needs for long periods of time

having an intake of energy and/or nutrients below what is needed

having an intake of energy above what is needed

a health condition caused by the narrowing of the blood vessels to the heart

a health condition caused by too much energy (calories) being consumed, or high levels of inactivity

relating to or characteristic of the Middle East - the area from the eastern Mediterranean to Iran

a Middle Eastern dish of spiced mashed chickpeas or other pulses formed into balls

a round yellowish edible seed, widely used as a pulse

an electric kitchen appliance for grating, chopping, mixing or blending foods

a Greek side dish, made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic and mint

Health and dietary needs

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