There are 2 tasks. task 1 is for students who have studied GCSE Food. The second task if for those students who didn't. See below for further information.
What are ultra processed foods?
Ultra-processed foods typically have five or more ingredients. They tend to include many additives and ingredients that are not typically used in home cooking, such as preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners, and artificial colours and flavours. These foods generally have a long shelf life.
Why are ultra-processed foods bad for us?
Ultra-processed foods often contain high levels of saturated fat, salt and sugar and when we eat them, we leave less room in our diets for more nutritious foods. It’s also been suggested that the additives in these foods could be responsible for negative health effects.
Task;
1) watch the following Panorama programme on Ultra processed foods
BBC One - Panorama, Ultra-Processed Food: A Recipe for Ill Health?
And read the following article
2) Write a health promotion leaflet/tv campaign or presentation which outlines;
should people be cutting down on ultra processed foods? If so, why? to what level?
Which foods should people be avoiding? How can consumers avoid it?
what are the consequences/risks to health of eating ultra processed foods?
Suggest a weekly meal plan suitable for adults which avoids ultra processed foods.
Links to recipes which support this
Present using any media you wish. you will be ask to present this during your first lesson back in Sept.
Task 2 (students who haven't done GCSE Food)
In order to close some gaps in knowledge from GCSE, you are required to buy the following revision books and workbook and complete the following. Your knowledge needs to be to GCSE level otherwise you will not be able to cope with the level of knowledge. The books can also be purchased from the print works.
GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition - AQA Revision CGP book
Please read units 1-4 and complete the work books questions attached to those units.
I would also like you to make x3 skilled dishes and photograph the stages of making/outcome. Present during the first lesson back.