Other important issues

Written by experts in their field, these three very interesting chapters are sure to provoke debate in many schools.

Diet, behaviour and performance
by Dr Anita Eves, School of Management, University of Surrey

A review of the current scientific evidence on the relationship between diet, behaviour and academic performance.

About Anita Eves
Anita is a Senior Lecturer in Food Management and she has long-standing research interests in consumers' behaviour in relation to food choices, and the consequences of these choices. This has included research into factors affecting the food choices of school children at school, and the nutritional consequences of those choices.

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Allergies
by Hazel Gowland, Allergy Action

This chapter is an introduction to food allergies and intolerances which should be essential reading for all those involved in preparing and serving food to children.

About Hazel Gowland
Hazel has been allergic to nuts and peanuts since 1960 and has survived a number of life-threatening reactions. She is a trained teacher and youth worker and now works with those who can reduce food allergy risks and improve the lives of allergic people.
www.allergyaction.org

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OFSTED and Healthy Eating
by Patricia Willman, Independent Consultant/S5 Inspector

Some suggestions on what an OFSTED team might be looking for with respect to Healthy Eating during an inspection.

Patricia Willman

About Patricia Willman
Patricia has been an OFSTED lay Inspector since 1993, inspecting schools from nursery to 6th form. In 2005 she successfully trained as a Section 5 Inspector, and has been actively inspecting schools under the new framework since September 2005.