Free resources for teaching young people aged 3-16 years about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating.

Food – a fact of life (FFL) is a comprehensive, progressive food education programme founded on a whole-school approach. It delivers up-to-date, evidence-based, consistent, and accurate messages about food to everyone involved in education. The FFL programme meets the requirements of food and nutrition curricula across the UK and supports other subjects including design and technology, health and wellbeing, science, numeracy, literacy, geography, religious education, and RSE and health education.

As part of our commitment to practical food education, Food – a fact of life features a curated selection of tried and tested recipes for use in schools, extra-curricular activities and clubs. Our recipes are regularly reviewed and updated with detailed nutritional analysis, new photography, top tips and more! These recipes help pupils develop essential cooking skills while learning about healthy eating and nutrition, and applying their knowledge about food in a practical way. Look out for the recipes with a blue image background!

Food – a fact of life is managed by the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). To learn more about the FFL education programme, visit the About FFL area.

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