Curriculum for Excellence

Food and the consumer

Early First Second Third Fourth
    Through exploration and discussion, I can understand that food practices and preferences are influenced by factors such as food sources, finance, culture and religion.
Having explored a range of issues which may affect food choice, I can discuss how this could impact on the individual’s health.
Having explored a range of issues which may affect food choice, I can discuss how this could impact on the individual’s health.
I explore and discover where foods come from as I choose, prepare and taste different foods.
When preparing and cooking a variety of foods, I am becoming aware of the journeys which foods make from source to consumer, their seasonality, their local availability and their sustainability.
When preparing and cooking a variety of foods, I am becoming aware of the journeys which foods make from source to consumer, their seasonality, their local availability and their sustainability.
  Having investigated the effects of food processing on the nutritional value of foods, I can critically assess the place of processed foods in a healthy balanced diet.
    By investigating food labelling systems, I can begin to understand how to use them to make healthy food choices.
Using my knowledge of nutrition and current healthy eating advice, I can evaluate the information on food packaging, enabling me to make informed choices when preparing and cooking healthy dishes.
I have examined and evaluated food packaging and can understand the legal requirements for manufacturers.
  I am discovering the different ways that advertising and the media can affect my choices.
I can understand how advertising and the media are used to influence consumers.
  By investigating different influences on the consumer, I can discuss how consumers can be influenced by external sources.
        I can explain basic legal rights and responsibilities of the consumer, recognising the agencies that can help.