Current dietary advice Flashcards
What should fibre intake increase to daily?
30g daily
What should calorie intake reduce to daily
120kcal daily
What should fruit intake increase to daily?
400g daily
What should oily fish intake increase to weekly?
One portion weekly
What should red meat intake pegged at daily?
70g daily
What should salt intake decrease to daily?
No more that 6g daily
What should total complex carbohydrates be maintained at?
50% of food energy
What should sugar decrease to?
No more that 5% of total food energy
What should fat intake be reduced to?
No more than 35% of food energy
What should saturated fats be reduced to?
No more than 11% of food energy
What should trans fatty acids be remain at?
Below 1% of food energy
What are two ways you can meet the daily fibre requirements?
-Use wholegrain bread and pastas
-Have fresh fruit and veg with meals
What are two ways you can meet the daily salt requirements?
-Use herbs and spices to season your foods instead of using salt
-Taste food before adding salt
What are two ways you can meet the sugar requirements?
-Use dried fruit to add flavour to baked goods instead of sugars (cinnamon, ect)
-Usesugar alternatives
What are two ways you can meet the daily fruit and vegetable requirements?
-Drink smoothies
-Add extra vegetables onto pizza