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KS3 / KS4 PSHE Unit – Diet, Nutrition & Eating Disorders | Health & Wellbeing Curriculum

This fully resourced 7-lesson PSHE unit explores the relationship between diet, mental health, and wellbeing. Covering topics such as healthy eating, processed food, eating disorders, and body image, this unit supports young people in developing a balanced understanding of nutrition and self-care.

Designed for KS3 and KS4 students (ages 11–16), these lessons meet the requirements of the statutory Health and RSE curriculum while addressing key issues affecting both physical and mental health.

Perfect for PSHE lessons, drop-down days, or health-themed weeks.

Lesson Topics Included:

• Healthy Diet on a Budget – Making informed and affordable choices
• Sugar & Processed Foods – Understanding labels and long-term impact
• Healthy Eating & Obesity – Causes, consequences, and myths
• Cholesterol & Heart Health – Diet’s impact on physical wellbeing
• Mental Health & Eating Disorders – Exploring anxiety, depression, and food
• Eating Disorders in Focus – Anorexia, Bulimia & Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
• Caffeine & Energy Drinks – Effects on the body, brain, and behaviour

📦 What’s Included in Each Lesson Pack:
Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
(Includes learning objectives, confidence checkers, assessment opportunities, embedded videos, visual aids, and discussion prompts)
Comprehension & Critical Thinking Tasks – Suitable for all learners
Student Activities – Quizzes, literacy tasks, scenario-based learning, and reflection
Teacher Support Materials – Scaffolded content for non-specialists
Wellbeing Focus – Promotes a healthy, balanced lifestyle and encourages body confidence

This unit is ideal for:

• PSHE Leads building a wellbeing or health education scheme of work
• Safeguarding teams and school counsellors delivering preventative education
• Teachers looking for sensitive, age-appropriate resources on body image and food issues

Format: Fully editable PowerPoints + printable worksheets
Age Group: KS3 / KS4 (11–16)
Topics: Diet, Healthy Eating, Eating Disorders, Obesity, Energy Drinks, Nutrition & Wellbeing

Give your students the tools to make healthy, informed choices around food and body image—while promoting mental and emotional wellbeing across your school community.

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