Food tech - Eatwell Guide (term 2)

Question 1

carbohydrates - how much ?

Answer 1

• 1/3
• choose wholegrain / higher fibre versions
• include one starchy food in each meal

Question 2

fruits and vege - how much ?

Answer 2

• 1/3
• at least 5 portions
• 1 portion = 80g
• doesn’t include potatoes

Question 3

dairy - how much ?

Answer 3

• 2 to 3
• choose lower fat / sugar options
• try choosing unsweetened alternatives

Question 4

proteins - how much ?

Answer 4

• 2 portions
• eat more beans / peas / lentils
• vege protein = tofu, tempeh
• eat less red and processed meat products

Question 5

oils - how much ?

Answer 5

• eat small amounts
• choose unsaturated oils

Question 6

total intake for females and males

Answer 6

female = 2000 kcals
males = 2500 kcals

Question 7

dietary guidelines

Answer 7

1. base meals on STARCHY foods
2. eat lots of FRUITS and VEGE
3. eat more FISH
4. cut DOWN on saturated fat / sugar
5. eat less SALT
6. get ACTIVE and have a healthy weight
7. don’t get THIRSTY
8. don’t skip breakfast

Question 8

7 types of nutrients

Answer 8

1. water
2. minerals
3. vitamins
4. carbs
5. protein
6. fibre
7. fat

Question 9

children

Answer 9

• eat regular, multiple, small portions
• ## have enough sleep (use a lot of energy from growing and others)

Question 10

teenagers - important nutrients

Answer 10

• all (overall)
• calcium and vitamin D (strong bones and teeth)
• iron and vitamin C (menstruate)
• vitamin B, iron and vitamin C (staying up late, lack of energy)

Question 11

adults - important nutrients

Answer 11

• all (strengthen immune system)
• calcium and vitamin D (for bones)
• iron and vitamin C (menstruate)

Question 12

elderly - important nutrients

Answer 12

• all (prevent diseases / illness)
• calcium and vitamin D (brittle bones)
• iron and vitamin C (can lead to deficiency diseases
• vitamin A, C, E (eyesight)
• Vitamin B, especially B12 (short and long term memory)