Food groups

Question 1

What are the five food groups?

Answer 1

-Starchy Carbs
-Protein
-Fruit and Vegetables
-Dairy and Alternatives
-Fats and sugars

Question 2

What are the function of starchy Carbohydrates?

Answer 2

provide energy for the body

Question 3

Examples of starchy Carbohydrates. (name 3)

Answer 3

potatoes, bread, rice, pasta,

Question 4

Function of proteins?

Answer 4

needed to help the body grow and repair

Question 5

example of proteins (4 examples)

Answer 5

beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat, poultry

Question 6

function of fruit and vegetables

Answer 6

provide vitamins and fibre for the body

Question 7

How much fruit and veg should a person be eating

Answer 7

5 different pieces and day

Question 8

Dairy and alternatives function?

Answer 8

provide the body with Calcium and Vitamin D as well as some protein

Question 9

Dairy and alternatives examples (4 example) ?

Answer 9

cow’s milk, butter, cheese, goat milk, sheep milk, soya milk, coconut milk

Question 10

Fats and sugars examples (3 examples)?

Answer 10

cakes, chocolate, biscuits, doughnuts, cookies

Question 11

What does RI stand for?

Answer 11

Reference Intake

Question 12

What is an Refence Intake?

Answer 12

The recommended quantity of a nutrient that an adult should eat every day

Question 13

What is a balanced diet?

Answer 13

a diet that provides all nutrients in the correct proportion and water and dietary fibre to meet individual energy and nutritional needs

Question 14

What should a Balanced diet be in line with?

Answer 14

The RI’s for protein, carbs and vitamins and minerals

Question 15

What is the proportion of Starchy Carbs on the Eat Well guide?

Answer 15

37%

Question 16

What is the proportion of fruit and veg on the Eat Well guide?

Answer 16

39%

Question 17

What is the proportion of proteins on the Eat Well guide?

Answer 17

12%

Question 18

What is the proportion of dairy and alternatives on the Eat Well guide?

Answer 18

8%

Question 19

What is the proportion of oils and fats on the Eat Well guide?

Answer 19

1%

Question 20

What is the proportion of fatty and sugary foods on the Eat Well guide?

Answer 20

3%

Question 21

What are the healthy eating tips for?

Answer 21

set by the UK government to help improve the nation’s health through eating habits

Question 22

What are the 8 healthy eating tips?

Answer 22

• base meals on starchy carbohydrates
• eat a minimum of 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day
• eat at least 2 portions of fish per week, one of which should be an oily fish
• reduce saturated fat and sugar
• reduce salt intake to a maximum of 6g per day
• drink plenty of water – 1.75–2 litres per day
• do not skip breakfast
• get active and exercise regularly