Forward Plan for Health and Wellbeing: Food and Health

Desired Outcome: By taking part in practical food activities and taking account of current healthy eating advice, I can prepare healthy foods to meet identified needs.

Introduction: The Scottish Curriculum for Health and Wellbeing aims to promote the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of learners. One of the key areas of focus is food and health, which is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This Forward Plan aims to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare healthy foods that meet their identified needs.

Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the importance of a balanced diet and the impact of food on health and wellbeing. 2. Identify the key nutrients required for a healthy diet and the sources of these nutrients. 3. Develop practical skills in food preparation, including planning, cooking, and presentation. 4. Apply current healthy eating advice to prepare healthy meals that meet identified needs. 5. Evaluate the nutritional value of food and make informed choices about food consumption.

Teaching and Learning Strategies: 1. Interactive discussions and group activities to explore the importance of a balanced diet and the impact of food on health and wellbeing. 2. Practical activities, such as cooking and food preparation, to develop practical skills and apply healthy eating advice. 3. Use of visual aids, such as posters and videos, to illustrate the key nutrients required for a healthy diet and the sources of these nutrients. 4. Case studies and real-life scenarios to encourage learners to apply their knowledge and skills in food preparation to meet identified needs. 5. Peer and self-evaluation to encourage learners to reflect on their learning and identify areas for improvement.

Assessment: 1. Practical assessments of food preparation skills, including planning, cooking, and presentation. 2. Written assessments to evaluate learners’ understanding of the importance of a balanced diet, key nutrients, and healthy eating advice. 3. Peer and self-evaluation to encourage learners to reflect on their learning and identify areas for improvement.

Conclusion: By taking part in practical food activities and taking account of current healthy eating advice, learners can prepare healthy foods to meet identified needs. This Forward Plan provides a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning about food and health, which is essential for promoting the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of learners. The focus of Есть чтоб жить, а не жить чтобы есть highlights the importance of food as a means of sustaining life, rather than simply a means of satisfying hunger.