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Food safety & healthy eating education | Food Standards Scotland | Food Standards Scotland

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Check out our education resources and interactive tools designed to help teachers craft lesson plans for food safety and eating healthily.

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Founded in 1944, The Vegan Society is a registered educational charity that provides information and guidance on various aspects of veganism.

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The Vegetarian Society influences, inspires and supports people to embrace and maintain a vegetarian lifestyle.

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Diet and life stages | Food Standards Scotland

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A healthy diet is important at every stage of your life

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Community Fridge Network

A community fridge is a space that brings people together to share food, meet up, learn new skills and prevent fresh food from going to waste. They're open to all and anyone can share or take food, including surplus from supermarkets, local food businesses, producers, households and gardens. Fridges are run by community groups in shared spaces such as schools, community centres and shops. There are over 450 fridges across the UK (and counting).

The Community Fridge Network is coordinated by Hubbub and brings together all UK based groups running a community fridge. It enables them to share knowledge, skills, ask questions and provide support to each other. Through the network we also offer free, comprehensive guidance on how to set up a fridge as well as tools covering everything you need, from posters to health and safety templates and more.

Stirring the pot for positive change

Community fridges are a tried and tested way of reducing the environmental impact of food waste, which is a huge issue. A third of all food produced globally is wasted. If food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases globally. Across the growing network, each fridge can redistribute between 1 - 4 tonnes of surplus food per month, the collective impact of the network is huge. However, they do so much more, all across the UK fridges have become the centre of the community. As well as stopping good food from going to waste, people can also take part in other activities, learning new skills such as how to grow or cook food, or simply drop in for a chat. In the context of rocketing food prices and widespread loneliness many community fridges have also become a lifeline and valuable meeting place at the heart of their community.

Check out our Community Fridges in action

How the network is making a difference

Since our first Community Fridge opened its doors in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, the network has expanded to over 450. In 2022, the network saved over 7,000 tonnes of food from waste, shared 16.9 million meals worth of food, and provided a welcoming space for over 300,000 people. But the impact extends beyond numbers. The groups who manage the fridges have created social connections, reduced isolation, and empowered communities. We've witnessed a positive transformation in awareness and behaviors, as individuals embrace sustainable practices and take pride in being part of a movement against food waste.

Join the Community Fridge Network

Thinking of setting up a community fridge in your area? Join our network and learn how easy it can be. Together, we're not just saving food; we're building stronger, more connected communities.

Find a Community Fridge near you

Check out our interactive map to find your nearest Community Fridge. Get involved, visit your local fridge, drop by to share any surplus food (or pick some up). Or learn about other ways to keep food from going to waste.

Check out our latest funding opportunities

For those who have a fridge already: Check our our new investment fund - supporting existing groups to grow their impact: here

Curious to know more about Hubbub?

At Hubbub, we want to see a world where everyone makes choices that are good for the environment. Check out what we do and the difference we're making.

Are you a business that wants to collaborate?

Got your own challenge or idea for a project? We love to hear it, let's talk!

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Portion sizes | British Nutritional Foundation

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A food portion is the amount of food you eat in one serving. This can refer to an entire meal or one food type, such as a portion of vegetables.

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Local larders - Food support for people in Perth and Kinross - Perth & Kinross Council

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Food support is available for people in communities right across Perth and Kinross, to ensure that no-one ever needs to go hungry.

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Many residents are currently struggling with rising living costs. That's why it's important to know what help and support is available now that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour.

This page contains links to sources of help and advice from Dundee City Council, our partners and external organisations.

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Malnutrition and Older People

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Eat Well Age Well's Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Training is delivered live by our Dietitian via MS Teams and is free to attend.

This training is open to those who live and/or work in Scotland. It is best suited for those who work with or care for older people in the community who live in their own homes such as health and social care workers, local authority staff, volunteers, and voluntary organisation staff.

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Online Training Sessions - The Food Train

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Eat Well Age Well's Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Training is delivered live by our Dietitian via MS Teams and is free to attend. This training is open to those who live and/or work in Scotland. It is best suited for those who work with or care for older people in the community who live...

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Make a change today! Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.

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Nutritional Standards and Practical Guidance for Early Learning and Childcare Providers in Scotland. Childcare services providing food and/or drinks to children 0-5 years, and are registered with Care Inspectorate, will be responsible for the implementation of this guidance.

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Before your wee one arrives, it's a good idea to have a think about how you would like to feed them. Here you'll find information and on different feeding options, to help you choose what's right for you. We also have advice on how to know when your baby needs feeding, and how to manage the challenges if things don't go entirely to plan. And remember, whatever you decide now, you can always change your mind later.

Getting started with breastfeeding

Choosing to breastfeed is a great decision for your baby but it's not always easy. Breastfeeding is something you and your baby learn to do together. Recognising your baby's signs that they're hungry, practice and building up your confidence are the keys to successful breastfeeding. You'll find all the info you need to get off to a good start here.

When we're talking about breastfeeding we use the words 'women', 'mums' and 'breastfeeding' because most people who feed their babies this way identify as women. However, we recognise that not all people who breastfeed or chestfeed identify as women.

Breastfeeding in different situations

In an ideal world, you wouldn't have to think about anything except looking after your new wee one. But in the real world, that isn't necessarily the case. In this section we have tips to help if you're breastfeeding twins or caring for other children, if you've had a caesarean or your baby is premature or poorly.

Breastfeeding challenges

Your newborn will most likely try to feed soon after birth, but that doesn't mean they're born knowing exactly how. Even if things don't go well at first, don't feel it's your fault or give up straightaway. Most issues can be resolved by following the advice in these pages. Here we look at some of the most common problems that can arise and what you can do to get round them.

Expressing

Expressing your milk gives you a great alternative to breastfeeding. This section explains how to express and store your milk safely.

Weaning and first foods

Getting your baby to eat solid food is a whole new experience! From tips to make sure things keep going smoothly to weaning recipes, here you'll find tried and tested techniques from parents and professionals who've learnt things the hard way, so hopefully you don't have to.

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Beans, fish, eggs, meat and other protein

Healthy eating guidance in the UK advises us to include more plant proteins such as beans, peas and lentils. Currently, few of these foods are grown in Scotland. However, recent research suggests broad beans (or fava beans) could be a useful plant protein that could grow well commercially in Scotland.

A healthy, balanced diet should include at least 2 portions of fish a week, including 1 of oily fish. Enjoying a wide variety of fish helps ensure there are enough fish to eat now and in the future. Check the Marine Stewardship Council for guidance on sustainably sourced fish, or look for their logo on fish products.

Choose lean cuts of meat and skinless poultry whenever possible to cut down on fat. Try to avoid processed meats such as bacon and ham as these have been linked to a much greater risk of certain cancers.

Global guiding principles on sustainable healthy diets acknowledge that a healthy diet can include small amounts of red meat, for example, up to about three portions of red meat a week. Look for Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork logos on packs which tell you the meat is quality assured and locally sourced.

Venison is nutrient-dense and sustainably produced. A small amount can provide a wide range of essential nutrients.

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The Scottish Eatwell Guide In collaboration with Dr Laura Wyness, who initiated the project and supported by Scotland Food & Drink, we've helped to create the very first Scottish adaptation of the UK's Eatwell Guide. Take a look at our blogs or listen to our podcast to understand the story...

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Healthy eating interactive resources (11-14 Years)

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Healthy eating interactive resources (11-14 Years)

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The Up and About (falls prevention) classes include a mixture of activity and education that aim to improve your balance, strength and confidence to reduce the risk of falling.

How do I access the Up and About classes?

There are many different ways to access the Up and About classes:

Self Referral - if you have had a fall, or are concerned about falling, you can refer yourself to the Tayside Falls Service. The Falls Service Team will be able to give you information about what classes are on in your area and whether you are likely to benefit from attending the class.

GP - your GP can refer you to the Falls Service (speak to your GP for more information).

A&E - the staff at A&E can refer you to the Falls Service if you have attended A&E after a fall.

Physiotherapist - if you are receiving physiotherapy at home or have a home exercise programme having spent time in hospital, your physiotherapist can refer you to the Falls Service (ask your physiotherapist for more information).

What is involved in the Up and About classes?

If you have been referred to the Up and About classes you will be contacted by the physiotherapy team to arrange a time to carry out a pre-class assessment of your balance and mobility. The team will then work with you to help prevent the potential of future falls, or help you to regain your confidence after a fall.

The programme runs over 7 weeks with classes either once or twice a week depending on your level of ability. You will also receive a home exercise programme to do outside of class times that you can then continue with at the end of the class schedule.

What can I do before attending the classes?

Links to more information of what you can do prior to attending the classes are provided at the bottom of this page.

Where can I go for the Up and About classes?

Useful contact numbers

Angus Falls Service: 01356 665170
Dundee Falls Service: 01382 425665
Perth and Kinross Falls Service: 01738 459544

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Public Health Nutrition and Dietetic Service, NHS Tayside Our YouTube channel comprises of educational videos on various nutritional topics. The content is suitable for all, including our partner services and all residents of Tayside. Please note, some of our videos have accompanying PDF documents which we recommend you read before or after viewing the video content.

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Angus Council - Help with Cost of Living

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Welcome and safe spaces that are open to the public for free during the cold winter months

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Traffic Light Game (Hidden Salt Game) Video

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These videos demonstrate the key cooking skills that pupils between 11 and 16 years should learn and use in their food preparation. The videos include instructions on how to use kitchen equipment safely, how to weigh and measure accurately, how to prepare different types of ingredients, and how to put these skills together to make dishes. Suitable for all post-primary pupils at KS3 or S1-S3.

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Videos designed to show KS3 and KS4 pupils how to use food equipment, prepare ingredients, and make some basic dishes. The videos show pupils performing the task, so students in the classroom can see people like them performing the skills.

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Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods are payments to help with the costs of supporting your family.

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Whether squeezing it in before the school run in the morning or before bed on busy midweek evenings, preparing your child's lunchbox can seem like just another thing on the list.

School meals are a great choice, but if you do make a packed lunch for your child then we've got you covered with our range of quick, easy, healthier lunchbox ideas and tips.

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How do you start a sustainable diet?

Environmentally sustainable diets are a win-win for the planet and your health too.
We can reduce our carbon footprint and help our planet by:

Reducing red meat and having some meat free days every week

Eating more plant foods

Reducing food waste

Moderating higher fat dairy foods

Work through these tips then decide what action you'll take

An environmentally sustainable diet does not have to include meat or mean going vegan - you don't have to remove meat and dairy completely.

Shift to more plant foods like beans, lentils, nuts and meat alternatives such as 'mycoprotein' in place of animal food

Moderating our dairy intake also helps the planet.

Prioritise lower fat and sugar dairy options such as milk and yoghurt over ice cream and desserts

If you have plant-based alternatives, make sure to opt for fortified options with added calcium and iodine

Eating high fibre grains is best for the environment - and your health - because they're nutritious

Opt for wholemeal breads, bulgar wheat and wholegrain versions of pasta and cereals

Aim for your 5-a-day but keep it sustainable.

Choose local and seasonal produce

Reduce fruit and veg that have been flown in or grown in greenhouses

Avoid prepped and packaged fruit, veg and salads

Remember tinned and frozen count too

Overall food intake in the UK is too high, especially high calorie foods like biscuits, crisps, chocolate and takeaways which are less nutritious.

Watch your portions and snacks to protect the planet - and your health too

Soft drinks and fruit juice are the third biggest contributor of dietary greenhouse gas emissions. Tap water remains our most sustainable source of hydration.

Wasted food and drink is harmful to the environment because of all the land, water and energy used in its production.

70% of food is wasted in the home so there is plenty we can do to control this

Try these tips from Love Food Hate Waste

What would your own personal action plan look like after reading this list? Decide how you'll take a step in the right direction!

The information on this page is general. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or a child, please seek advice before making any changes to usual dietary advice.

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Not everybody feels comfortable talking about bodies and weight. It might be an emotive subject for you. Or you might be worried that talking about size might make your child feel self-conscious about their body, and perhaps put ideas into their head about being over- or underweight, or encourage them to judge their own or other people's body shapes. But it's a good idea not to make weight and size a taboo subject, so your child knows that you'll always be honest with them and that they can come to you if they have any worries.

As a parent there are lots of things we have to talk to our kids about that we'd perhaps rather ignore - from sex to online dangers. And for many of us, weight is another of these awkward subjects. And of course it's up to you to decide what to talk to your child about - you know them best. But there are times when it can be helpful to talk openly to your child about weight. Here are some examples:

Talking about size and weight rather than avoiding the topic helps build trust and can help prevent your child from feeling that their weight is something to be ashamed about or that they have to keep secret. If they have any worries, they'll be more likely to come to you, and you can talk through their concerns together.

Children will hear lots of different things about weight from many places - in school, from friends, on TV, online and through social media. You can help them to see that what they hear about shape, size and weight is not always right or helpful.

Talking to you about their shape, size or weight could be your child's only chance to ask questions openly and learn about their weight and health.

Talking about weight as just one part of keeping healthy can help prevent them worrying about it.

Some people prefer to talk about growth and health, or exercise and healthy eating, rather than using the word 'weight'. If this is what you and your child are comfortable with, this is fine. But sometimes it can be helpful to use the word 'weight', for example, if:

your child asks about their own or someone else's weight or size

you hear your child use hurtful words about someone's size

other people, including health professionals, talk about weight with your child

your child mentions talking about weight or weight teasing at school - you could take this as a chance to ask them what they think about weight and how they talk about it with their friends.

Try not to make 'weight' a banned word as this can create shame and worry. Talk openly about weight, size and shape if your child wants to.

Tip #1: Focus on health rather than weight

Being healthy is about eating a balanced diet, keeping active and getting plenty of rest. It's so much more than how much we weigh or what our individual body shape is.

So if you do talk about your child's weight, let them know it's because you want them to grow well and be healthy, not because they should look a certain way. And when you're talking to your child about the things they can do to look after their health (like keeping active and eating plenty of fruit and veg), focus on how these things will make them feel better and fitter, not thinner.

Tip #2: Don't feel you need to know all the answers

You might avoid talking about weight because you're not sure how to answer any questions. But remember, the most important thing is that your child feels able to talk to you, not whether you have the perfect answer straight away.

If you don't know the answer to a question they ask, you could take it as an opportunity to talk about it ('I don't know - what do you think?'), talk to other family members or friends about it or to look up the answer together on a reliable website like NHS Inform.

Tip #3: Choose your moment

Pick times when it's more natural to talk about food, activity or weight. For example:

if your child brings up the topic when you're chatting together

if the issues of weight or diet come up in something you're watching together you could discuss the storyline

when a child talks about their own or someone else's size, you could use this as an opportunity to chat about it.

Tip #7: Make it a chat not a lecture

If you're talking about healthy eating or being more active or size and weight, make sure you give your child plenty of time and opportunity to ask questions and bring up anything they may be wondering about.

Tip #8: Remind your child that their weight is not who they are

Make sure they know that everyone deserves respect - whatever their body size, shape or ability. Praise your child for a variety of things so they know you love them for who they are, not what they look like or only when they do well at something.

Many adults are unhappy about the way they look or struggle with their weight, so if you feel this way you're certainly not alone. But you can still help your child to be healthy.

If you're trying to gain or lose weight yourself it's a good idea to avoid talking about diets and dieting or eating different foods from the rest of the family. Instead, try to show your child that healthy eating and keeping active are normal and important for everyone.

If you're increasing the amount of exercise you do, try to pick an activity you enjoy. This way your children will see you enjoying physical activity, rather than treating it as a chore, and this might encourage them to be more active themselves too.

You can find some helpful tips for improving how you feel about your body on the Mental Health Foundation website. You can get advice on eating healthily and keeping active on the NHS Inform website.

Weight isn't just a number - it can be tied in with other issues like body image, confidence and bullying. These pages have more information that can help:

If you're concerned about bullying, this page from the NSPCC has lots of information on preventing bullying, spotting the signs that your child may be being bullied, and how you can help them and get further support. The respectme and YoungMinds websites also have practical advice.

This article is based on research carried out at the University of Bath. You can find out more about this research here.

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Food Hygiene Courses Dundee | Food Safety Training & Certificate | Essential Food Hygiene

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High quality food hygiene training courses in Dundee. All our food hygiene and safety courses are, legally compliant, fully accredited and come with a certificate. Unbeatable prices and bulk discounts available.

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