Eatwell Guide Flashcards
what is the name of the section containing fruit+veg?
Fruit and Vegetables
what is the name of the section containing starchy carbohydrates?
Potatoes, bred, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
what is the name of the section containing proteins?
Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins
what is the name of the section containing dairy?
Dairy and alternatives
what is the name of the section which contains spreads?
Oils and spreads
how many glasses of water should you aim to drink per day?
6-8
problem- too many high fat foods
effects on health-???
obesity
problem- too many high salt foods
effects on health-???
high blood pressure
problem- too many high sugar foods
effects on health-???
diabetes type 2
(type 1 you are born with)
positive effects of fat?
energy, brain developmet
positive effect of proteins?
growth and repair of body cells
positive effect of vitamins?
health skin, hair and nails, healthy immune system, helps cuts and wounds
positive effects of minerals?
strong bones, teeth and healthy blood
positive effects of carbohydrates?
help fuel your, kidneys, heart muscles, brain and central nerve system
problem- too many foods low in fibre
effects on health-???
constipation, heart disease and some cancers