Unit 01 Explore principles of healthy eating

1. Understand how diet is linked to health

• 1.1 Define the term ‘healthy diet‘
• 1.2 Describe the difference between healthy diets of adults and children
• 1.3 Define the term ‘unhealthy diet’
• 1.4 Outline the lifestyle diseases associated with an unhealthy diet
• 1.5 Identify 3 main sources of energy from food
• 1.6 Identify the amounts of energy supplied by 4g of each source
• 1.7 Outline what basal metabolic rate (BMR) is
• 1.8 Outline what physical activity level (PAL) is
• 1.9 Identify factors affecting a person’s energy requirements
• 1.10 Outline the relationship between energy intake, energy expenditure and weight
• 1.11 Explain why it is important to control salt intake

2. Understand the components of a healthy diet

• 2.1 Identify the 5 food groups
• 2.2 Identify foods belonging to each of the 5 food groups
• 2.3 Give examples of current healthy eating advice
• 2.4 Describe the importance of eating a wide variety of foods to provide a healthy diet

3. Know the nutrients in food and their role in maintaining health

• 3.1 Define the term ‘nutrients‘
• 3.2. Describe nutrients needed by the body
• 3.3 Identify foods that are a good source of each nutrient
• 3.4 Describe the role of nutrients in maintaining health
• 3.5 Describe the factors that influence how much of each nutrient a person needs
• 3.6 Explain the importance of adequate fluid intake

4. Understand the principles of healthy food preparation

• 4.1 Identify factors to be considered when planning healthy meals
• 4.2 Explain how a variety of cooking methods affect the nutritional values of foods
• 4.3 Identify healthy food preparation methods for 3 of types of food