In this story, Mrs Begum’s class learn about where potatoes come from by growing their own potato plant in a bucket. Includes Maths worksheet.

This section provides information to help teach about the functional properties of food.

This multi-purpose teaching resource can be used in 3 different ways to help pupils learn about energy and nutrients.

An overview of the needs throughout life.

This provides an overview of digestion in the human body.

A poster and powerpoint showing the Eatwell Guide.

Nutrient Food Sources Worksheet.

This section provides information to help teach about the functional properties of food.

Some food is perishable, like meat, fish and milk. Some food lasts longer, like flour, beans and canned fruit.

Sensory evaluation is a scientific discipline that analyses and measures human responses to the composition of food and drink, e.g. appearance, touch, odour, texture, temperature and taste.

A presentation, worksheet and quiz exploring hydration.

This provides an overview of the needs and requirements for energy in the diet.

Worksheet for children to categorise food from plants or animals.

A recipe for a fruit smoothie.

To know about the development of Dietary Reference Values.

This powerpoint is supported by the notes worksheet.

Explain to children that food packaging often displays nutrition information which can help people make choices. Use the Food labels PowerPoint to highlight how this information is presented and how it can be used.

Pasteurisation, sterilisation and irradiation powerpoint.

This section provides information to help teach about the functional properties of food.

A healthy diet is made up from a variety and balance of different foods and drinks, as depicted in the eatwell guide. Use the food cards to find the 5 food groups. This section provides you with detailed teaching plans for Key Fact 2, including links to all the downloadable resources.