Fats and sugars

• Food Preparation and Nutrition
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

Learning outcome

To be familiar with the properties of fats and sugars, what happens when we cook with them and also their contribution to a healthy balanced diet.

Identify 8 key points about fats

Do now.....

Complete the knowledge organiser on fats which is on Teams

Answer this exam question on paper and hand in for feedback

In the UK, diets high in saturated fats are directly linked to several serious health problems. Assess the various factors that contribute to high fat intake and explain how high fat diets in childhood and teenage years may put future health and risk.                           [10]

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Sugars

Write down 8 ways to reduce
sugar in the diet

Do now - answer this exam question on paper. Hand in for feedback.

One of the most common medical procedures for primary school children is dental extraction. Dentists are increasingly concerned that this problem is growing. Explain in detail how sugar can cause tooth decay and suggest how children's sugar consumption can be reduced.     [8 marks]                             C P 2

And finally...

. Review the textbook for any points not covered in these two lessons.

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