12–14 YEARS
Welcome to the 12–14 age group section! Here, you’ll be able to put what you already know into practice and learn even more about food, health and sustainability. You’ll find lots of activities and resources designed to help you – either on your own or with the support of teachers and educators – to learn more about food and healthy eating.
These materials have been designed to engage you, spark your curiosity, help you think critically and support your academic goals.
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Plan
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Planning your meals is the first step towards eating better. At this stage, learning to organise simple meals helps you realise why it’s important not to skip meals, to vary your food choices and to think about the day as a whole. Planning means making choices in advance, sticking to a schedule and understanding that good nutrition begins before you sit down to eat.
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Select
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Choosing food is about learning to make the right choices. Here, you’ll explore how to identify more balanced options in your day-to-day life, understand simple food labels, recognise fresh produce and realise the importance of variety. By learning to choose, you’ll develop a critical mind and independence in your food choices.
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Prepare
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Preparing food means turning ingredients into meals. This section helps you understand the basic rules of food hygiene and safety, recognise simple cooking methods, and understand how the way you cook can affect the nutritional value of food. Preparing food also means taking a more active part in family mealtimes.
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Eat
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Eating isn’t just about consuming food; it’s a social, cultural and biological experience. Here, you’ll reflect on the signs of hunger and fullness, the importance of mindful eating, and how eating habits influence your energy levels, wellbeing and growth. Eating well means looking after yourself every day.