Energy and nutrients: source and function
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Why this why now
Energy, nutrients, fibre and water are needed in different amounts, are from a range of sources, and have specific functions for health. This builds on previous Eatwell Guide learning, food groups and proportions in Year 8, enabling pupils to apply nutritional knowledge when making healthier choices and modifying recipes, through linking food source and function. In Year 9, pupils explore changing nutritional needs throughout life, as well as allergies and health conditions.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that the Eatwell Guide depicts the food and drinks required for a healthy, balanced diet.
- Pupils can list foods in each food group and name key nutrients provided.
- Pupils can name the food source of some nutrients.
- Pupils know that a diet is the food and drink that a person usually eats over a period of time.
- Pupils know that portion sizes are an amount of food eaten.
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Why this why now
Energy, nutrients, fibre and water are needed in different amounts, are from a range of sources, and have specific functions for health. This builds on previous Eatwell Guide learning, food groups and proportions in Year 8, enabling pupils to apply nutritional knowledge when making healthier choices and modifying recipes, through linking food source and function. In Year 9, pupils explore changing nutritional needs throughout life, as well as allergies and health conditions.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that the Eatwell Guide depicts the food and drinks required for a healthy, balanced diet.
- Pupils can list foods in each food group and name key nutrients provided.
- Pupils can name the food source of some nutrients.
- Pupils know that a diet is the food and drink that a person usually eats over a period of time.
- Pupils know that portion sizes are an amount of food eaten.
Energy and nutrients: source and function
Pupils describe the source and function of macro and micro nutrients, as well as fibre and water in the diet for health. The concept of energy balance is reviewed, and pupils undertake nutritional analysis of recipes.
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