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KS1 & KS2 cooking and nutrition curriculum

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Cooking and nutrition
Year 5

Food for energy and nutrients

3 lessons

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  • Food hygiene and safety
  • Food preparation and cooking
  • Healthy eating and nutrition
  • The science of food

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In this unit pupils investigate food and drinks providing energy and nutrients for our health. They explore some of the functions of nutrients, as well as food sources. Main nutrients are linked to the Eatwell Guide food groups.

Food and drinks provide the energy and nutrients required by the body to grow, be active and maintain health. Being able to describe different nutrients, and their sources and function, gives an appreciation for the need and importance of a varied and balanced diet for good nutrition. This learning extends the Healthy eating and nutrition thread from Year 4, showing how the Eatwell Guide conveys nutrition messaging via food groups. In Year 6, pupils use and apply Healthy eating and nutrition messages to their own and others' diets.

  1. Why we need energy and nutrients
  2. Sources of energy and nutrients
  3. Making curry in a hurry

  • Pupils can sort meals and snacks into the Eatwell Guide food groups.
  • Pupils can suggest improvements to meals (with reasons).
  • Pupils can maps dishes and meals against the Eatwell Guide food groups for improvements.

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