Eatwell Plate Flashcards
Name the 5 food groups that the eat-well guide is made up of
Potatoes,pasta,rice,bread and other starchy foods
Fruit and vegetables
Pulses,fish,eggs,meat and beans
Dairy and a,alternatives
Oils and spears
What does the eat well guide show
The proportions in which food groups should be eaten in order to have a healthy diet
Does this Appleby to a 1 year old
No it applies to most people over two
Does the eatwell guide represent one day
It can represent one day or more
How much of your plate should the fruit and vegetables take up
1/3
How many portions of fruit vegetables should you have a day
5 different ones
What is one portion fruit and vegetables
80g
How much fruit juice counts as a max portion a day
150ml
How much dried fruit counts as a portion
30g
What should we base our meals on
Carbohydrates
How much should potatoes,bread pasta ,rice and other starchy foods take up
1/3
Why would you choose higher-fibre , whole grain varieties
To improve you r fibre intake for bowl regulation
What sources are found in dairy and alternatives
Protein, calcium and fat
What in dairy and alternatives help your bones and teeth
Calcuim
Why choose low fat and lower sugar products
To decrease chance of high blood pressure