Food groups Flashcards
What are the five food groups?
-Starchy Carbs
-Protein
-Fruit and Vegetables
-Dairy and Alternatives
-Fats and sugars
What are the function of starchy Carbohydrates?
provide energy for the body
Examples of starchy Carbohydrates. (name 3)
potatoes, bread, rice, pasta,
Function of proteins?
needed to help the body grow and repair
example of proteins (4 examples)
beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat, poultry
function of fruit and vegetables
provide vitamins and fibre for the body
How much fruit and veg should a person be eating
5 different pieces and day
Dairy and alternatives function?
provide the body with Calcium and Vitamin D as well as some protein
Dairy and alternatives examples (4 example) ?
cow’s milk, butter, cheese, goat milk, sheep milk, soya milk, coconut milk
Fats and sugars examples (3 examples)?
cakes, chocolate, biscuits, doughnuts, cookies
What does RI stand for?
Reference Intake
What is an Refence Intake?
The recommended quantity of a nutrient that an adult should eat every day
What is a balanced diet?
a diet that provides all nutrients in the correct proportion and water and dietary fibre to meet individual energy and nutritional needs
What should a Balanced diet be in line with?
The RI’s for protein, carbs and vitamins and minerals
What is the proportion of Starchy Carbs on the Eat Well guide?
37%
What is the proportion of fruit and veg on the Eat Well guide?
39%
What is the proportion of proteins on the Eat Well guide?
12%
What is the proportion of dairy and alternatives on the Eat Well guide?
8%
What is the proportion of oils and fats on the Eat Well guide?
1%
What is the proportion of fatty and sugary foods on the Eat Well guide?
3%
What are the healthy eating tips for?
set by the UK government to help improve the nation’s health through eating habits
What are the 8 healthy eating tips?
- 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
