eat well plate Flashcards
whats the eat well plate?
healthy eating model for the uk
how many groups are there in the eat well plate?
5
what are they?
fruit and veg, starchy foods(bread, rice, potatoes and pasta), milk and dairy, food and drinks high in fat and sugar and non-dairy sources of protein (meat, fish, eggs and beans)
what is vital to health?
food and having variety in food and a balanced diet
what are 8 guidelines to a healthy diet?
- base meals on starchy foods
- eat its of fruit and veg
- eat more fish
- cut down on saturated fat and sugar
- no more than 6g of salt
- get active and be a healthy weight
- drink lots of water
- don’t skip breakfast
which are the 2 biggest groups in the eat well plate?
fruit and veg and starchy foods
what are the 2 second biggest group in the eat well plate?
dairy foods and non-dairy sources of protein
whats the smallest group in the eat well plate?
hight fat and sugar food and drink
what does an unhealthy diet contain?
high amounts of fats, sugars, salt and low dietary fibre
what can an unhealthy diet lead to?
obesity stroke cancers diabetes high blood pressure tooth decay coronary heart disease
what are staple foods?
foods including bread, pasta, rice potatoes that are carbohydrates and provide energy and its the bulk in our diet and are cheap
what should we eat more of?
staple foods
what are most staple foods?
rich in starch and filling
what should sports people eat more of?
staple foods as they provide energy
