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Cooking and nutrition

Part ofDesign and Technology

  • Cooking and nutrition

    • What is seasonality?

      Learn about seasonality and which foods are grown in which season in the UK.

    • What are nutrients?

      Learn about the role that nutrients play in keeping our bodies healthy.

    • Measuring different ingredients

      Discover the best piece of equipment to measure different ingredients.

    • Why is taste important?

      Recognise the role that the five senses play in identifying different flavours.

    • Making bread around the world

      Find out how to knead, roll and shape dough and learn about different breads from all around the world.

    • What are food choices?

      Learn about the reasons why we make different food choices, such as religious or cultural beliefs, allergies and intolerances.

    • Storing food safely

      Choose the correct storage method for different food types and understand the terms 'use-by date' and 'best-before date'.

    • Growing food around the world

      Learn about how a country's weather and climate can affect the types of food that can be grown there.

    • Why do people need energy?

      Find out where energy comes from, the important role that it plays and how much energy is in different types of food.

    • Slicing and cutting safely

      Learn how to slice foods safely using the bridge hold, claw grip and fork secure method.

    • Peeling and grating safely

      Learn what peelers and graters are, what types of food they are used for and how to use them safely in the kitchen.

    • Cooking safely with heat

      Find out about the different types of kitchen appliances that use heat and learn how to use them safely.

    • Understanding food labels

      Recognise the important information that labels can tell us about food, such as its ingredients and how it should be stored.