he Flashcards
Whats the function of vitamin D?
Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium for strong bones and teeth
what’s the first food group in the eatwell guide
fruit and veg
what’s the second
Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
third?
bean, pulses, fish, eggs, meat, and other proteins
fourth?
dairy and alternatives
5?
oils and spreads
how many portions of fruit and veg should we eat per day
5 portions
how much potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
should make up 1/3 of what we eat
proteins etc
2 portions of fish per week (oily)
dairy and alternatives
3 times per day
oils and spreads
sparingly
which foods should we only consume in small amounts
limit foods high in salt, sugar and fat
how many glasses of water should we drink per day
6-8
what’s the 3 macronutrients
protein, fat and carbohydrates
what’s the 2 micronutrients
vitamins and minerals