Balanced eating Flashcards
Fruits + veg - no of servings
5-7
Wholegrain cereals, pastas + rice + veg - no of servings
3-5
Milk, yoghurt + cheese - no of servings
3
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans + nuts
2
Fats, spreads + oils
very small amounts
Junk food
not every day
Energy
the ability to do work
Metabolic rate
the rate that we use energy
Basal metabolic rate
The least amount of energy required to stay alive
Balanced diets
Can be planned using the food pyramid + following the healthy eating guidelines
Babies
Should be breastfed if possible + weaned at 4-6 months
Children
varied diet, protein, calcium, iron, vit A + D
Teenagers
Protein, vitamins + minerals, especially iron for females (high risk of anaemia)
Adults
Protein, unsaturated fat, calcium + iron
Pregnant + breastfeeding people
protein, calcium, folic acid, fibre + vits A, B, C+D
