Level 3 Nutrition and Healthy Options

Level 3 Nutrition and Healthy Options
This is an introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Options for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides.
The resource is intended to introduce students to nutrition and healthy options, including:
Nutrition and Nutrients
Diet
Food safety
Cooking vegetables

Topics include:
Healthy eating
The digestive process
Eating disorders
Food allergy and intolerance
Poor nutrition
Food safety Ireland
Correct food storage methods
Health benefits of vegetables
Preparing vegetable accompaniments and meals

These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:

1. Explain the basic principles of food safety and associated legislation
2. Explain the role of nutrients in the body and the concept of a balanced diet
3. Describe the human digestive process
4. List common dietary disorders
5. Discuss contemporary nutritional issues related to food production
6. Identify ingredients relevant to special dietary needs
7. Describe the impact of purchasing, storage, preparation and cooking on nutritional value
8. Demonstrate the versatility of vegetables, as an accompaniment or as a well-balanced stand-alone meal
9. Prepare a limited range of varied and palatable meals for vegetarians

Can this resource be used online?
This resource is a digital resource and the printable and fillable versions are included. If using the fillable version, students can type in their answers and save it on their device.

What additional materials are needed?
None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides.
Student Worksheets: 141 Pages
Teaching Slides: 59 Pages