GCSE OCR Food Preparation & Nutrition
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GCSE OCR Food Preparation & Nutrition has 5 topics: Food, Nutrition and Health, Food Science, Food Safety and 2 more. Each topic lists its topics in syllabus order. Start with Food, Nutrition and Health or jump to the topic you are revising.
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What topics are in GCSE OCR Food Preparation & Nutrition?
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
- Protein, fat and carbohydrate
- Vitamins and minerals
Nutritional Needs and Health
- Energy requirements
- Diet through life
- Diet-related illness
Cooking of Food
- Heat transfer
- Cooking methods
Functional Properties
- Protein denaturation
- Gelatinisation
- Raising agents
Food Spoilage
- Microorganisms and enzymes
- Food poisoning
Principles of Food Safety
- Buying and storing food
- Preparing and cooking safely
Factors Affecting Choice
- Culture and religion
- Cost and availability
- Food labelling
British and International Cuisines
- Traditional dishes
- Sensory evaluation
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Food miles
- Food waste
Food Processing and Production
- Primary and secondary processing
- Technological developments
How should you use these resources?
Revise
Work through your course topic by topic, in the order it is taught, so nothing gets missed.
Test yourself
Check each topic against what you should be able to do, and practise on exam-style questions as they are added.
Improve
Go back to what you could not do, or work with a tutor to close the gaps before your exams.
GCSE OCR Food Preparation & Nutrition: common questions
What topics are in GCSE OCR Food Preparation & Nutrition?
GCSE OCR Food Preparation & Nutrition has 5 topics: Topic 1: Food, Nutrition and Health; Topic 2: Food Science; Topic 3: Food Safety; Topic 4: Food Choice; Topic 5: Food Provenance.
How should I revise GCSE OCR Food Preparation & Nutrition?
Work through one topic at a time in order, since later topics build on earlier ones. For each topic, check you can do everything on its list before moving on, and go back to the ones you could not.
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