Free resources for teaching young people aged 3-16 years about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating.

Welcome to Food - a fact of life

Food - a fact of life (FFL) is a comprehensive, progressive education programme which is founded on a whole-school approach. The programme communicates up-to-date, evidence-based, consistent and accurate messages around ‘food’ to all those involved in education.  The FFL programme meets the requirements of food and nutrition curricula across the UK. It also aligns with other subjects including design and technology, health and wellbeing, science, numeracy, literacy, geography, religious education, and RSE and health education.

Food - a fact of life is run and managed by the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). To find out more about the Food - a fact of life education programme, go to the About FFL area. 

You can keep up to date with new resources and teacher training, along with food and nutrition education support and advice, by signing up for our newsletter (below) or following us on X (previously Twitter) @Foodafactoflife 

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It's Fibre February!

We all need to increase the amount of fibre in our diet. This article provide ideas for ways in which you and your pupils can learn more about fibr...

The Eatwell Guide – an in-depth look at healthy eating and nutrition

Join us for this more in depth look at the Eatwell Guide, healthy eating and the impact of nutri...

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    12/02/2025
  • Time
    16:30 Start
  • Where
    Online Webinar

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It's Fibre February!

Explore our fabulous fibre resources with your learners!

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Fibre February teachers' guide

A teacher's guide for the Fibre February resources.

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Fibre challenge

A worksheet with a fibre challenge for pupils to complete.

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Fibre facts cards

4 cards including need to know information about fibre!

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Fibre race game boards

A board game to teach about the amount of fibre in different food.

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Fibre race game rules

Rules for the Fibre race game.

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Fibre race cards and counters

Cards and counters for the fibre race game.

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Fibre cards

A board game to teach about the amount of fibre in different food.

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Fibre swaps poster

A poster looking at fibre.

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