Eat-well Guide & The Food Groups Flashcards
1
Q
what is the eatwell guide
A
visual representation of how much of the 5 food groups you should eat in a day
2
Q
who is the eat well guide for
A
majority of people except babies under 2 and those w/ special diets
3
Q
should every meal be in proportion to the eat well guide
A
no, this is how much you need to eat in a day
4
Q
fruit and veg
A
-any f/v
-eat 5 portions a day
5
Q
carbs
A
-potatoes, rice, noodles
-a small amount in every meal and try to have whole grain as it has more fibre
6
Q
fats
A
-butter, oil, avocadoes (healthy fats)
-small amount and not often it can lead to obesity and cardio disease
7
Q
dairy and alternatives
A
-oat milk, cheese, cream
-low fat options are best
8
Q
protein
A
-pulses, nuts, and meat
-sustainably sourced, 2 portions of a fish a week one should be oily
