communicate feelings of hunger and thirst

investigate why we need to eat and drink

recognise equipment used for eating and drinking

refine skills for eating and drinking

identify feeling full when eating

use the senses to explore different types of food and drink

identify different types of food and drink—vegetables, meat, bread, sweets, juice etc.

  participate in categorising food/drink into healthy and non-healthy

show preferences for foods and drinks

use the food pyramid to plan a balanced meal/diet

develop an understanding of recommended portion sizes for men, women, children, the elderly, those recuperating after illness etc.

demonstrate awareness of their own/others’ dietary requirements

accept and reject food/drink suitable to their own needs

name some food allergies and list the effects of them