Ch.3 The Food Pyramid Flashcards
Describe what is meant by a balanced diet
A balanced diet means eating a wide variety of foods on the first four shelves of the food pyramid and few in the top 2.
What is the 1st food group ( bottom ) of the food pyramid and the portions.
The first shelf on the food pyramid is: fruit, vegetables and salads.
Portion sizes are: 5-7 servings
What is the 2nd food group ( bottom) on the food pyramid? And the portion sizes.
The 2nd shelf on the food pyramid is; whole meal cereals, potatoes, pasta and rice. Portion size: 3-5 servings
What is the 3rd food group ( bottom) on the food pyramid? And the portion sizes.
The 3rd shelf on the food pyramid is; Milk, yogurt and cheese. The portion sizes are; 3 servings
What is the 4th food group ( bottom) on the food pyramid? And the portion sizes.
The 4th shelf on the food pyramid is; meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans & nuts.
Portion sizes: 2 servings
What is the 5th food group ( bottom) on the food pyramid? And the portion sizes.
The 5th shelf on the food pyramid is;
Fats & spreads
Portion sizes; 1 serving a day
What is the 6th food group ( bottom) on the food pyramid? And the portion sizes.
The 6th shelf on the food pyramid is;
HFSS( high fat sugar salt) foods
Portion sizes: not every day
Give 3 pieces of good general advice
- Avoid HFSS foods
- Avoid convenience foods eg ready-made meals
- Use healthy cooking methods: grilling, air frying
Give 3 things we should eat less of:
- Eat less sugar
- Eat less saturated fats
- Eat less snack food from the top shelf
List 3 things we should eat more of:
- Eat more whole grain foods
- Eat more low-fat dairy
- Eat more lean meat and poultry
Why does the body need energy?
The body needs energy to carry out its functions and tasks
How is energy measured?
Energy is measured using kilocalories ( kcal ) and kilojoules (kj)
What is oxidation?
Oxidation is when your body breaks down food ,using oxygen, to create heat and energy
What does it mean to be ‘ sedentary’?
It means you sit down a lot, and you don’t have a very active lifestyle
What is your basal metabolic rate?
It is the basic amount of energy you need to live
