1. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 Claire Theobald European Food Framework update

2. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 The vision Develop a pan-European competence framework for children and young people, focusing on: Diet (food and drink) Active lifestyles (physical activity) Energy balance Bring diet and activity together. Provide a progressive approach learning. Produce a consistent, up-to-date and accurate framework for all those involved in education.

3. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 Development Establish advisory groups comprising experts from across Europe. Seek advice from organisations and individuals throughout Europe, including young people. Use the UK Food Standards Agency competence framework.

4. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 5-7 years7-11years 11-14 years 14-16 years 5-7 years7-11 years11-14 years14-16 years The Framework

5. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 The Framework content represents fundamental knowledge and behaviours around the 3 topic areas; progressive and cumulative from one phase to the next; covers ages of 5 to 16+ years; can be used in different countries, allowing for regional and cultural differences; aims to help young people to develop the skills and knowledge to make and implement healthy food and lifestyle choices.

6. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 How can the Framework be used? The Framework can be used as: an audit tool in schools to help plan lessons; support for curriculum development; a focus for out of school activities; a vehicle to bring together diet and activity; a guide for those developing resources for young people, e.g. publishers, charities, industry.

7. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 Pilot projects Five projects across Europe. To engage young people with the Framework. Create a bank of exciting resources to support learning about diet, active lifestyles and energy balance.

8. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 UK pilot project Phase 1 & 2 Active lifestyles and Energy balance Users’ guides Target charts Activity booklets

9. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 UK pilot project Phase 3 & 4 Active lifestyles and Energy balance Users’ guides Diary-style booklets

10. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 For information and resources: www.european foodframework.eu

11. © BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION 2012 British Nutrition Foundation High Holborn House 52-54 High Holborn London WC1V 6RQ Telephone: 020 7404 6504 Fax: 020 7404 6747 Email: postbox@nutrition.org.uk Web : www.nutrition.org.uk www.foodafactoflife.org.uk