3.5 Food choice
This section requires students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the following subject content:
Factors affecting food choice
Factors which influence food choice
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To know and understand factors which may influence food choice. |
The following factors in relation to food choice:
Students must be able to cost recipes and make modifications. |
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Food choices
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Students must know and understand |
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Food choice related to religion, culture, ethical and moral beliefs and medical conditions. |
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Food labelling and marketing influences
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Students must know and understand |
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British and international cuisines
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Students must know and understand |
Suggested application and food preparation skills |
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Food products from British tradition and two different cuisines. Schools or colleges/students can select different cuisines to study Cuisine is defined as: ‘a style characteristic of a particular country or region where the cuisine has developed historically using distinctive ingredients, specific preparation and cooking methods or equipment, and presentation or serving techniques’. |
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Sensory evaluation
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Students must know and understand |
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Importance of senses when making food choices: sight,
taste, touch and aroma
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