1. Education
Phase 1
Why do we eat different food?

2. We eat different food at different times of the day.
What different foods do you eat throughout the day?

3. What do you eat…
at breakfast time?
at lunch time?
at an evening meal?
as a snack?

4. Some people may eat different food on a special occasion.
In many countries, people eat cake on their birthday.
At a wedding, people might have special food to celebrate.

5. People who celebrate Christmas, may eat special food at this time.
Christmas is celebrated with different foods around Europe.

6. Different countries have different traditional food.
Lithuania
Sweden
Austria
Poland
Germany
Bulgaria
Italy
Above are some traditional food from around Europe. What foods are traditional in your country?

7. Different countries also celebrate different traditions and festivals
Different countries also celebrate different traditions and festivals. People may eat different food on these occasions.
Do you have any traditions or festivals in your country?

8. Some people’s religion means
they eat different food.
For the month Ramadan, Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. After Ramadan, Muslims have a special feast (Eid-al-fitr).

9. Muslims don’t eat pork.
Jewish people don’t eat pork or shellfish.
Hindus don’t eat beef.

10. Some people may have health reasons for eating different food.
For example, a small number of people are allergic to nuts.

11. Some people may eat different food because of their beliefs.
For example, some people might be vegetarian and not eat meat.