Level 2 Food Choice and Health

This is an introduction to Food Choice and Health for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets

The resource is intended to introduce students to food choice and health, including:

• Food groups and balanced meals
• Benefits of a healthy diet
• Preparation of healthy meals

Topics include:

• The food groups
• Elements of a healthy diet
• Healthy eating habits
• Energy and mood
• Preventing and fighting diseases
• Benefits of some foods
• General health benefits
• Kitchen health and safety

These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:

1. Sort familiar foods according to food groups eg. fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, diary.
2. Describe typical food and drinks associated with a well balanced diet
3. List common consequences of of a good diet eg. healthy heart, strong bones, clear skin, dental health
4. Participate in the preparation of healthy meals
5. Identify common safe practises associated with food preparation and storage
6. Demonstrate appropriate food hygiene and safety practices

Can this resource be used online?
This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.

What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides.
Student Worksheets: 113 Pages
Teaching Slides: 55 Slides