Nutrition, Health & Digestion

Unit Summary

The 4th biology unit - comprised of 8 lessons - aims to highlight the biological implications of nutrition, health and digestion. To start with, students will delve into essential nutrient groups, understanding their roles in a balanced diet, and honing classification skills. The students are encouraged to consider their own and others' diets, whilst understanding the energy requirements for a healthy lifestyle. They will then conduct food tests, decode healthy diets and explore the process of digestion and the importance of gut bacteria. The last lessons from this unit focus on medicinal and recreational drugs - including alcohol - and explore the impact these can have on our health and wellbeing. 

Throughout this unit, teachers are given the opportunity to emphasise the fact that the concept of ‘health’ is - to a certain extent - personal, and can therefore differ between individuals who have varying health requirements. 

Developing Experts works closely with industry with the goal of ensuring that career choice is no longer left to chance. During this unit, there are opportunities for teachers to explore various career paths, including healthcare, nutrition, exercise and physical therapy.

During this unit you will hear from the following industry experts:

          Name:                                Job Title:

1.       Monika Siemicka               Dietitian

2.      Joanne Jones                    Nutrition and Dietetics Service Manager

3.      William Payne                    Community Dietician Assistant 

4.      Nigel Fletcher                    Health Protection Nurse

5.      Hamdi Alasow                   Diagnostic Radiographer 

6.      Ruth works                         Clinical Healthcare Scientist 

7.       David Howells                   Pharmacy Area Manager

8.      Joshua Perrin                     Intensive Care Pharmacist