CFC 20: Healthy eating for families

Polite reminder

Please turn mobiles on silent

Take coats and jackets off

Put your bags under the table (we do not want anyone tripping over)

Aim/learning outcome

• Know special food requirements for groups and individuals

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Identify food restrictions for religious groups• Outline special dietary requirements• Identify food allergies

Recap

Religious reasons

Some families are religious. Some religions have rules about food. Some religions also have rules about the way food is made. Jewish and Muslim families will only eat meat if the animal has been killed in a certain way.Before giving food to people, it is a good idea to check if they have any special food needs.Have a look at the table provided. How does this relate to working in a child care setting?

Kosher and halal- these are special ways of killing animals Fast- many religions have special times when food is not to be eaten

Special dietary requirements

Religious requirements are not the only food restrictions. There are groups of people who may have other food needs.

What could these be?

I do not eat meat or fish. I will eat eggs and diary products.

I have a disease that means that I must be careful what I eat. I cannot have many sugary foods.

I do not eat any food that has come from an animal. I only eat food that comes from plants.

A dietary need is when someone can not eat certain foods or drink certain drinks because they have a problem or for various reasons (being vegetarian etc.)

Food allergies missing text task

• Some people cannot …………or ……….. some foods because they are ………………… to them.

• Their ……… might become red or they may find it hard to …………….

• Food allergies can be very ………. This is why you must ……………. before giving people ………..

Common allergies

• Nuts• Cows milk• Wheat (used in bread, pizza, pasta)• Egg• Gluten

Say it again

• Vegetarian- eats food that is not made from killing animals

• Vegan- eats food that is only made from plants

Over to you….

Explain which foods contain wheat. Give Dan an idea for a meal that his friend can eat.

My friend is coming for a meal. He cannot eat wheat. I am not sure what foods I can cook for him. Can you give me some ideas please?

Dan

Check learning

• Muslims eat halal meat?• Sikhs and Hindus can eat beef?• Vegetarians do not eat meat?• Jews do not eat shellfish?• Vegans eat cheese and eggs?

Assessment

Produce a poster which gives information on food restrictions for religious groups and special dietary requirements. Your poster must include:• The food restrictions for people from FOUR

religious groups• Brief description of special dietary

requirements for individuals• THREE common foods which can cause allergic

reactions for individuals