Healthy Eating Guidelines

Question 0

The food groups bottom to top

Answer 0

Carbohydrates, vitamins & minerals, dairy, protein, fat

Question 1

Balanced diets

Answer 1

Contains the nutrients the body needs in the right proportions

Question 2

Diet for babies

Answer 2

Breastfeed, wean at four to six months
Avoid adding salt and sugar in foods
At eight months eat varied diet

Question 3

Diet for young children

Answer 3

Adequate protein, calcium and energy
Healthy eating habits should develop & food fads discouraged
Frequent meals or snacks, no sugary or fatty foods
Beware food alerts

Question 4

Diet for adolescents

Answer 4

High energy intakes for growth spurt
Enough calcium and iron are essential
Variety of foods and physical activity
Avoid foods high in fat, sugar and salt

Question 5

Diet for adults

Answer 5

Requirements depend on gender and activity level
Eat a variety of foods, control intake of saturated fats, sugar and salt
High fibre intake, ensure high intake of iron and calcium or women
Alcohol intake to a minimum