LEARNING OUTCOMES

(Understanding, skills, knowledge to be learned)

(Standards of achievement against which outcomes will be measured)

The learner will be able to:

The learner has achieved this because (s)he can:

1.  Understand basic nutrition and

     healthy eating.

1.1   List the 5 main food groups.                                           

1.2   Give 3 examples of food from each food group.

1.3   Give examples of the recommended daily allowance for each group.

2.  Recognise the impact of an

     unhealthy diet.

2.1   State the main food types which may have a negative effect on health.

2.2   State 2 affects of an unhealthy diet on

                 a) babies,

                 b) children,

                 c) adults,

                 d) pregnant women,

                 e) older people.

2.3   Identify 3 symptoms relating to health which can be caused by an

        unhealthy diet.

2.4   Name 3 diseases which can be caused/aggravated by an unhealthy diet

3.  Appreciate the actions that can be

     taken to improve health through

     healthy eating, including the

     benefits in the long term.

3.1   Identify a minimum of 3 healthy cooking methods.

3.2   Identify at least 5 healthy foods.

3.3   Identify 3 examples of misleading food labelling.

4.  Understand the importance of cost

     effectiveness in planning a meal.

4.1   Plan a nutritious day’s menu on a given limited budget.

5.  Recognise why regular exercise is

     beneficial both physical and

     emotionally.

5.1   List the main physical and emotional benefits for self and child of

        regular exercise. 

5.2   Identify at least 3 suitable activities for self and other family members