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Food - a fact of life provides a wealth of free resources about healthy eating, cooking, food and farming for children and young people aged 3 to 16 years.

The resources are progressive, stimulate learning and support the curriculum throughout the UK. All resources are designed to ensure that consistent and up-to-date messages are delivered.

Watch cooking videos

Learn new cooking skills and safe food preparation techniques through our series of videos.

A variety of recipes are also demonstrated, ideal for inspiring children and young people to cook a range of traditional dishes, as well as those from around the world.

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Try new recipes

Get cooking with our range of delicious recipes. Provided in a variety of formats, these recipes explore a range of ingredients and progressively build cooking skills.

There is a selection of age appropriate recipes for children and young people aged 3-16 years, as well as those that support life-long-learning.

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Play interactive games

Test your knowledge of healthy eating and farming with our interactive activities.

Designed for children and young people aged 5-11 years, these differentiated activities stimulate learning in a dynamic and fun medium - ideal for interactive whiteboards.

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