PREPARING FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to ways in which they can contribute to a healthy lifestyle and to encourage them to plan activities which will improve their own lifestyle such as a balanced diet e.g. food groups, risks of over/under eating; sufficient sleep; taking regular exercise; alcohol and drug awareness. A key part to this unit at Levels 1/SCQF Level 4 is the cooking of a healthy meal. The act of cooking supports the other aspects of the unit and encourages learners to develop independent living skills. To be classed as cooking heat must be applied to food in some way; learners must therefore apply heat to at least one ingredient within the meal for it to be a suitable assessment activity.