Nutrition and health
Food and nutrition for good health – CCEA
The Eatwell Guide is the UK government's healthy eating model. Learn about its eight guidelines and how to have a well balanced diet with the correct amount of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
Nutrition and life stages – CCEA
Our dietary requirements change depending on our stage of life.
Energy and nutrients – CCEA
The human body converts the food consumed into energy in order to function and stay alive. The nutrients in food each provide a different amount of energy to the body.
Macronutrients – CCEA
Macronutrients are nutrients that are needed in large amounts by the body – protein, fat and carbohydrate.
Micronutrients – CCEA
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in small amounts.
Food additives and fortification – CCEA
Many foods are fortified or supplemented with additives during the production process before they are sold to the public. Discover what fortification of food entails, what different additives are and why they are added to our food.
Water and fibre – CCEA
Water is essential for our survival, and a diet rich in fibre offers many health benefits.
Priority health issues – CCEA
The causes of health issues such as obesity, cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, tooth decay and anaemia, and what steps can be taken to help tackle and prevent them.
Vegetarians and vegans – CCEA
Vegetarians and vegans live by specific dietary guidelines.
Shopping, storage and preparation
Food provenance – CCEA
It is important that we understand the processes that food goes through before it reaches our fork.
Being an effective consumer – CCEA
An effective consumer knows their rights and responsibilities. They will also know how to seek advice on issues and how to complain effectively.
Shopping options – CCEA
It is important to understand the suitability of different shopping options for different types of consumers.
Factors affecting food choice – CCEA
Various factors may influence your decision to purchase food products.
Food allergy and food intolerance – CCEA
A food allergy is when the body's immune system reacts unusually to specific foods. Food intolerance is more common than food allergy and is not caused by the immune system.
Food labelling – CCEA
Food labels have both mandatory and voluntary information.
Food safety – CCEA
A look at the campylobacter, E. coli, listeria, salmonella and staphylococcus aureus bacteria that cause food poisoning, as well as the conditions that allow bacterial growth.
Food safety 2 – CCEA
Food producers and sellers have to follow food safety laws, but after you purchase food it is your responsibility to keep it safe.
Resource management – CCEA
We must manage time, energy and money when choosing, preparing and shopping for food.
