Year 7
An introduction to what influences our food choices
In this lesson we will look at several factors that can impact our food decisions.
Year 7
An introduction to what influences our food choices
In this lesson we will look at several factors that can impact our food decisions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- how to adapt and use their own recipes
- use specifications to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that respond to needs in a variety of situations
- produce ordered sequences and schedules for manufacturing products they design, detailing resources required
- produce costings using spreadsheets for products they design and make
Equipment
Basic food equipment
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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3 Questions
Q1.
Which senses matter the most for us to appreciate the flavours of food? (Tick 2 boxes)
Sight.
Sound.
Touch.
Q2.
Which three of the following are common food allergies?
Chocolate
Fruit and Vegetables
Meat
Q3.
If you have a food allergy, it would be labelled as what type of factor?
Economic factors.
Ethical factor.
Personal factor.
Religious factor.
3 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following are from the 8 eating healthy tips? (Tick 2 boxes)
Eat loads of starch and carbs
Eat more fruit but less vegetables
Q2.
According to the Eatwell plate, what percentage of our meal should be fruit or veg?
1%
13%
70%
8%
Q3.
Which of the following are ethical food choices? (Tick 2 boxes)
The branding of the item.
The cost of the item.
The portion value of the item.