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KS3 cooking and nutrition curriculum

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Cooking and nutrition
Year 8

Energy and nutrients: source and function

3 lessons

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

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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.

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.

  1. Macronutrients, fibre and water
  2. Micronutrients
  3. Making toad in the hole

  • 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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