Grade Descriptors
Examples
TERM 1
Content
Nutrients
Functions and sources of:
Protein- types of HBV LBV
Carbohydrates
Fats- Cholesterol
Vitamins
Minerals Calcium Iron
Skills
Researching
Evaluating
Sensory testing
Nutritional adaptations
Nutritional modelling
Practical work includes:
Showcasing high level practical skills that will demonstrate the nutrients within the dishes
e.g Spaghetti bolognese, fajitas, chilli, risotto, soups,
Fish pie shep pie cottage pie chicken pie carrot cakes muffins
( adapting for fibre)
Vegetable and fruit dishes to demonstrate vitamins dishes
Mac cheese spag carbonara cauliflower cheese moussaka
TERM 2
Content
Nutritional needs of different groups.
Special diets -coeliacs low fat vegetarian reduced sugar
Vegetarian
Energy requirements
Dietary related illness obesity heart disease dental health diabetes
Skills
Researching
Evaluating
Sensory testing
Nutritional adaptations
Nutritional modelling
Group work
Adapting a variety of dishes for different groups.
Chicken dishes cobbler burgers fish cakes
Layered dessert, tiramisu, trifle, cheesecake- adaptations for different groups
Lasagne
Healthy packed lunch
TERM 3
Content
Focus:
Functional and Chemical properties of foods;
Marinading
Coagulation of proteins
Gelatinisation
Caramelisation
Dextrinisation
Scientific principles underlying: use of fats and oils
Shortening, aeration, plasticity, emulsification
Fruit and veg- oxidation and vitamin loss
Raising agents Physical Chemical Biological
Micro Organisms and enzymes
Food spoilage
Food poisoning
Factors that influence food choices;
Environmental
Cultural
Lifestyle
Food availability
Seasonality
Physical activity
Ethical and moral considerations
media
Food labelling
Organic
Free range
Garnishing and decorating foods
International dishes
Afternoon tea
Skills
Investigations to illustrate
Gluten formation and development
Flours of
Protein denaturation
Meringues, flans
Bread making
Pasta making
Meringue whisking
Shortening in fats
Dressings and mayonnaise
Lemon meringue
Creamed sponges
Swiss roll
Sausage rolls
Profiteroles
Hot x buns
Yeast experiment-
Experiments into enzymic browning
Soup and bread recipes
Hotpots,cobblers,pasties,cumberland pie
Best of British dish
