This resource is suitable for pupils aged 11 to 14 and helps them learn the food groups, their role within the body, the types of food which make up a healthy diet, and the importance of eating a balanced diet.   The comprehensive teaching notes include food bingo cards and flash cards which include images to help...

In this lesson, pupils explore the functional properties of food. They learn about the Maillard reaction, dextrinisation, caramelisation, gelatinisation and other characteristics of carbohydrates as well as the properties of protein and fats and how these contribute to the appearance, taste and texture of food.

These resources use the context of feasting at Stonehenge to consider aspects of food processing, food allergies and intolerance.  There are opportunities for students to:

• make and test their own cottage cheese
• to consider the effect of processing on lactose content of foods
• to...

The Action Against Stunting (AAS) p...