GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA)

Food producers and sellers have to follow food safety laws, but after you purchase food it is your responsibility to keep it safe.

A look at the campylobacter, E. coli, listeria, salmonella and staphylococcus aureus bacteria that cause food poisoning, as well as the conditions that allow bacterial growth.

Food labels have both mandatory and voluntary information.

Various factors may influence your decision to purchase food products.

An effective consumer knows their rights and responsibilities. They will also know how to seek advice on issues and how to complain effectively.

It is important that we understand the processes that food goes through before it reaches our fork.

Vegetarians and vegans live by specific dietary guidelines.

The causes of health issues such as obesity, cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, tooth decay and anaemia, and what steps can be taken to help tackle and prevent them.

Water is essential for our survival, and a diet rich in fibre offers many health benefits.

Many foods are fortified or supplemented with additives during the production process before they are sold to the public. Discover what fortification of food entails, what different additives are and why they are added to our food.