Year 8

Dietary variety

In this lesson, we will be looking at a range of dietary needs, and will explore what influences the foods we eat.

Year 8

Dietary variety

In this lesson, we will be looking at a range of dietary needs, and will explore what influences the foods we eat.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. consider the influence of a range of lifestyle factors and consumer choices when designing products
  2. that people choose different types of food and that this may be influenced by availability, season, need, cost, where the food is produced, culture and religion
  3. consider additional factors such as ergonomics, anthropometrics or dietary needs

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5 Questions

Q1.
What area of the Eatwell guide would this food belong?
An image in a quiz
Carbohydrates
Correct answer: Fruit & Vegetables
Oils and Spreads
Protein
Q2.
True or false, bread is a carbohydrate
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
On the Eatwell guide, which section is coloured in yellow?
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
Fruit and vegetables
Oils and spreads
Proteins
Q4.
Which area is the smallest on the Eatwell guide?
Carbohydrates
Fruit and vegetables
Correct answer: Oils and spreads
Proteins
Q5.
In what section of the Eatwell guide would you find eggs?
Carbohydrates
Dairy
Oils and spreads
Correct answer: Proteins

5 Questions

Q1.
What is a dietary requirement?
A section of the Eatwell guide.
Alternative foods you can use instead of meat.
Correct answer: Something specific that a person must have or must omit from their diet.
The foods that everyone must eat to have a balanced diet.
Q2.
What is gluten?
A meat alternative.
A natural sugar.
Correct answer: A protein found in wheat, rye and barley.
A substitute for fish.
Q3.
True or false, vegans do not eat eggs?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Which of these ingredients would have to be changed to be suitable for a person who was lactose intolerant?
Bacon
Bread
Eggs
Correct answer: Milk
Q5.
True or false, a Coeliac is someone who cannot eat cake and bread?
Correct answer: False
True