DIETARY GUIDELINES Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 DIETARY GUIDELINES?
A
- Base meals on starchy foods
- Eat more fruit & veg
- Eat more fish
- Cut down sat fats
- Dont skip breakfast
- Eat less salt
- Drink more water
- Get active & maintain a healthy weight
2
Q
What are the eat well plate percentages?
A
- F&V = 33%
- CARBS = 33%
- DAIRY = 15%
- PROTEIN = 12%
- BAD STUFF = 8%
3
Q
How can we CUT DOWN ON SUGAR?
A
- Artificial sweeteners
- Reduce consumption of cakes/sweets/chocs
- Buy foods with less/no sugar
- Try sugar free drinks/jellies
4
Q
How can we EAT LESS SALT?
A
- Season with herbs
- Less foods in brine
- Low sodium table salt
- Unsalted butters/spreads
- Cut down snacks with high salt level
5
Q
How do we cut down on SAT FATS?
A
- Eat less red meat
- Trim fat off of meat
- Remove chicken skin
- Use stock rather than fatty gravy
- Less fried/roasted foods
- Low/reduced fat foods
- cooking methods
6
Q
How can we BASE OUR MEALS ON STARCHY FOODS?
A
- Wholegrain cereals
* Whoelmeal pasts
