Ten most common prompted food-related concerns (Food and You 2, Wave 6), October 2022 to January 2023

Total factor productivity of the UK food chain beyond the farmgate rose by 3.7% between 2020 and 2021. Productivity in the wider economy fell by 0.2%. Find out what produce grows locally and organise a Farm Visit where children can learn about the conditions needed to produce different food. In 2008/09 the income for low income households reached its lowest level, 16% below that of 2002/03, while in the same time food prices had increased by 6.1%.Ask the children to work in pairs or small groups to find out more about the food discussed and the food they listed at the beginning of the lesson. Ask them to investigate the following: Source: Annual Business Survey ( ONS) 1.6 UK grocery market shares, 12 weeks ending on 4th September 2022 Retailer If you’re starting your journey on the low FODMAP diet, you’ll need to know what foods you can eat. Some high FODMAP foods are safe to eat in small amounts, but some low FODMAP foods become high FODMAP in large amounts. So what can you actually eat?

Start growing activities in school to help children learn more about seasonal produce and growing conditions, e g. potatoes, lettuces, herbs, tomatoes. The children could keep a record of the plants’ growth; this could be written or photographic. Primary schools can register for the Grow Your Own Potato scheme.

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In some places, such as Sandwell (West Midlands) and Sefton (Sheffield), food access mapping across a big area has been carried out using sophisticated Geographic Information System (GIS) computer software. GIS mapping helps local authorities identify those areas that are furthest away from food shops, and communities that may be experiencing problems with buying healthy food. The needs assessment then helps to identify whether a food access project might be needed. This is a much more expensive process and will most likely need support from the local primary care trust or another statutory body.