Award Name Nutrition Minor Award Code 5N2006 5 Suggested resources to support delivery: Theme/Topic Type Relevance Author/Source Web Link Functions of food Prezi presentation Covers a basic introduction to the functions of food covering growth and development, provision of energy, maintenance of cells. Clear presentation with questions at the end. Christine Lavery Nutrients - general functions Website Website 6 essential nutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water) and their general functions. Good introduction to the nutrients which could be used before addressing each nutrient in detail. The 6 nutrients and their general functions. More detailed than the above resource, includes types of fibre and breakdown of fats. Amanda Hernandez The Dairy Council Energy values & energy requirements Website Understanding kilocalories, calories and energy balance, burning calories, checking calories in food. NHS
Website Book – “Studies in Home Economics” (chapter 8) Energy values of different nutrients. Factors affecting energy requirements of an individual are listed and discussed here. New Zealand Nutrition Foundation Sinead Mc Garvey & Mary Mc Loughlin Publisher: CJ Fallon Available to buy from BMR & RNI Poster/ Chart Paper on RNI calculations BMI - The detailed BMI chart can be used to determine an individual's Body Mass Index from a measurement of their height and weight. RNI – Definition, RNI figures and how RNIs are calculated. Health promotion unit. UK Government Familiy Food = Digestive system Website Book – “Bio” Chapter 33 Covers the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, detailing all of the parts and functuions of each part of the system. Useful hadouts supplied also that test stuendts learning. A blank diagram for students to label, and a diagram with the answers also for teachers/ students. Explains the difference between chemical and physical digestion, giving examples of each type. Outlines the process of digestion from mouth to anus. Enchanted Learning.com John Loughlin Publisher: Educate.ie Available to buy from:
Fats/ Lipids Website Book “Studies in Home Economics” (chapter 4) Details the different of fats, energy values, structure of fats (including chemical structural diagrams), trans fatty acids, EFAs & non EFAs, fat in the diet, Guideline daily amounts, sources of fats, fat and coronary heart disease and fat and obesity. Composition of fats/ lipids, chemical structure (including diagrams), essential and non-essential FAs, Cis and Trans FAs, Sources, biological functions and energy values and ways to reduce fat intake. British Nutrition Foundation Sinead Mc Garvey & Mary Mc Loughlin Publisher: CJ Fallon Available to buy from Carbohydrates Website Book - “Studies in Home Economics” (chapter 3) of carbohydrates (CHO), Sources of fibre, energy values, classification of carbohydrates (monosaccharide, polysaccharides, etc.), sources of CHO in the diet (nice graph), CHO and dental health, CHO and diabetes/ CHD/ Cancer/ Obesity, (links with sections on dental health, diabetes, CHD & obesity). Composition and structure of carbohydrates (Including chemical structure diagrams), types and sources of carbohydrates (including non-starch British Nutrition Foundation Sinead Mc Garvey & Mary Mc Loughlin Publisher: CJ Fallon Available to buy from
Preserving nutrients during cooking Book – “Studies in Home Economics” (chapter 6) Website Effects of cooking and processing on mineral elements. Ensuring retention of vitamins and minerals in food. 5 ways to retain nutrients while cooking. Sinead Mc Garvey & Mary Mc Loughlin Publisher: CJ Fallon Mitzi Dulan (RD). Available to buy from Food Tests Book – “Bio” Chapter 3 Interactive presentation Food tests for protein, fat, starch, reducing sugar are outline in detail. Step by step instructions on how to do them and the equipment required. Fun, interactive presentation on food tests. May be more useful for students with learning difficulties. Author: John Loughlin Publisher: Educate.ie BBC.co.uk Bitesize. Available to buy from: Nutritional needs of various age groups Book – “Studies in Home Economics” (chapter 10) Poster/ sticker - Food pyramid for children Nutritional needs of the individual throughout the lifecycle, including babies, young children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and breast feeding women and the elderly. Outlines all elements of a balanced diet. Guides learners in understanding food portions and food choices for a balanced diet in a visual way. Specific to children. As above, but specific to adults. Sinead Mc Garvey & Mary Mc Loughlin Publisher: CJ Fallon Health Promotion Unit Available to buy from =