Nutrition education in the National Curriculum

Article Abstract:

It is clear that formal school education has a significant role to play in providing young people in the UK with information about health and nutrition. For this reason, it is important to consider the implications of the National Curriculum for nutrition education. Most nutrition education in schools comes within the boundaries of design and technology, science or health education. Learning about food can in fact be a part of many other subjects, but there may be organizational problems associated with determining the contribution of cross-curricular links to nutrition education.

Study and teaching, Food habits

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Children's awareness of additives in food

Article Abstract:

It is possible that children will develop an awareness of additives in food at an early age, according to the results of a survey of 75 children aged 5-10. This is an important finding, given that children can exert great influence in their food choices. It seems that awareness of additives in food increases with age, and many children believe that additives are used by manufacturers to encourage people to buy the product. Complex issues regarding food additives and their functions are not generally understood until middle childhood.

Health aspects, Food additives

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'Do I really have to eat that?': A qualitative study of schoolchildren's food choices and preferences

Article Abstract:

Recent research has used a qualitative methodological approach to assess the food preferences of children aged around 11 years. It was found that children do not choose food on the basis of its healthiness, but on the basis of convenience, play and preference. However, homemade foods and family meals are associated with health, and were generally valued by children.

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