The Eat-well Plate Flashcards
What is ‘the balance of good health’?
A pictorial representation of the recommended balance of foods in the diet, applies to most except those under the age of 2.
Eight guidelines for a healthy diet?
Base your meals on starchy foods Eat lots of fruit and veg Eat more fish Cut down on saturated fat and sugar Try to eat less salt - no more than 6g per day Get active and try and be a healthy weight Drink plenty of water Don't skip breakfast
What are the 5 main food groups that the eat well plate is based on?
Fruit and veg Bread, other cereals and potatoes Milk and dairy foods Foods containing fat & sugar Meat, fish and alternatives
Fruit and vegetables, how much and what kind?
Aim for 5 a day
Fresh, dried, frozen, canned and juiced all count.
Main nutrients;
Carotene, vitamin C, folates and fibre.
Bread, cereals and potatoes, what should we eat and what nutrients are involved?
Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre.
Fill up on bread, potatoes, rice and pasta.
Nutrients; carbohydrates (starch), some calcium and iron, vitamin B, and fibre.
Meat, fish and alternatives, what do they do?
Help the body to grow and stay healthy
Eat range of meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, tofu and beans.
Nutrients; iron, protein, B vitamins (B12), zinc and magnesium.
Milk and dairy, what they do & what key nutrients?
Helps bones and teeth to grow sting and stay healthy.
Try lower fat options.
Nutrients; calcium, protien, vitamin B12, vitamins a & d
Foods containing fat/sugar and how much we should eat?
Don’t eat too many foods that contain a lot of fat.
Don’t have sugary foods and drinks too often.
Composite dishes;
Dishes formed from combining many different food groups, Dough base: bread, cereals, potatoes Cheese: milk and dairy foods Sausage: meat, fish and alternatives Tomato: fruit and vegetables
