Raising awarenesses- get to know your labels

Coeliacs can experience one or more of these problems: diarrhoea constipation weight loss chronic tiredness anaemia failure to thrive in children chronic mouth ulcers stomach pain and bloating indigestion bone pain moodiness or depression infertility recurrent miscarriages Take a look at some gluten free produce the students gathered form their own cupboards and local shops. … Continue reading

Taking a deep look at nutritional labeling

Energy is measured in kilocalories  (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ) In class today we look at energy balance and how to calculate the energy value in KJ and Kcals. Energy balance is reached when : energy intake  = energy output  If energy intake is greater than energy output, this means being overweight or obese ¨If energy … Continue reading