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World Food Day

Updated Friday, 15th October 2010

Saturday 16th October 2010 is World Food Day. To coincide with this year's theme - United against Hunger - we have selected some resources which explore food, nutrition and poverty

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  • Feeding on empty

    Feeding on empty

    The shortage of food in some parts of the world is acute – Richard Skellington asks what can be done?

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    Article

    Level: 1 Introductory

  • Eating the planet

    Eating the planet

    What impact does your diet have on the planet? Is your fast food contributing to global warming? Explore the true costs of your diet.

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    Activity

    Level: 1 Introductory

  • Digestion

    Digestion

    We are what we eat, aren't we? More about food, diet and the importance of healthy eating

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    Article

    Level: 1 Introductory

  • Explore your digestive system

    Explore your digestive system

    An interactive exploration of how the digestive system works

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    Activity

    Level: 1 Introductory

  • Global diets

    Global diets

    As the range of different restaurants serving different culture's cuisines suggests, the world does not approach each food stuff with a single mind. Discover how different foods are approached differently in different countries with our global diet map.

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    Activity

    Level: 1 Introductory

  • Ever Wondered About... Food

    Ever Wondered About... Food

    We've got dozens of foods from all the Ever Wondered About Food series, together with recipes and secrets. Take your pick

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    Article

    Level: 1 Introductory

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