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the eatwell guide Flashcards

1
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two sources of starchy foods

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potatoes
pasta

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2
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three. Tips for eating well

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eats lots of fruit and vegetables
base meals around starchy carbohydrates
eat less salt

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3
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four ways to creatively use fruit and vegetables in the diet

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smoothies
soup
in sauce
fruit salad

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4
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too much salt can cause

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high blood pressure
stroke

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5
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four ways to reduce our salt intake

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stop buying processed foods
check food labels
use herbs and spices instead
use vinegar to flavour food

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6
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why is it important for a schoolchild to drink plenty of water

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prevents dehydration because children are very active and prevents tooth decay because it keeps the mouth clean

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7
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what is the healthy eating model called

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the eat well guide

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8
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how can the model be used to help plan and eat a healthy well balanced diet

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it shows how much of each group you should eat to maintain a healthy weight and eat a well balanced diet,it’s a good representation of what to eat in a day and divides foods depending on their nutritional value.

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9
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name the five food groups

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-fruit and vegetables
-potatoes,bread,rice,pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
-beans,pulses,fish,egg,meat and other proteins
-dairy and alternatives
-oils and spreads

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10
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5 examples of fruit and vegetables

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oranges
lettuce
apples
cucumber
tomatoes

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11
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5 examples of starchy carbohydrates

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potatoes
bread
pasta
rice
cereal

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12
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proteins 5 examples

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beans
egg
chickpeas
beef
chicken
cod

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dairy and alternatives 5 examples

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milk
yogurt
almond milk
cheese
oat lik

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14
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oils and spreads 5 examples

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olive oil
sunflower oil
vegetable oil
rapeseed oil
margarine

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15
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Fruit and vegetables main nutrients

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vitamins a,c,e
fibre
iron

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16
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proteins ect main nutrients

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protein
omega 3
vitamin b12
vitamin d

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17
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oil and spreads main nutrients

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vitamin d
fat

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18
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dairy and alternatives main nutrients

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calcium
protein
vitamin b12

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19
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starchy carbohydrates main nutrients

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fibre
vitamin b
calcium
iron

20
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what cours towards your 5 a day

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dried,fresh,frozen,canned all count

21
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how can 5 a day be achieved

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sauce
soup
smoothies
juices
add fruit to granola or cereal
fruit deserts
add dips to raw veg to make it nicer
add salad to a sandwich
salad as a side instead of chips

22
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what is the recommended portion size for an adult or fruit and vegetables

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80g

23
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examples of 80g

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one medium piece of fruit
a large handful of berries,cherries or grapes
30gs of dried fruit
3 heaped tablespoons of vetables
a bowl of salad

24
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how many glasses to drink in a day

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6-8

25
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what does 6-8 glasses include

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tea,coffee,fruit juice and smoothies
however only 150 ml of smoothies or juice
mostly drink water

26
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what is the term composite foods

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a meal that incorporates multiple food groups for example pizza, casserole,sandwiches.

27
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why should food high in salt,sugars and fat be limited

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eating foods high in fat salad and sugar should be limited because they can cause an array of diseases such as stroke,CHD,cancer and type 2 diabetes, they also can cause weight gain and obesity.

28
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examples of ways to cut down on fat

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cut visible fat off meat
cook meat on grill
boil/poach eggs
skimmed or semi skimmed milk
low fat cheese/yogurt
choose lean cuts of meat

29
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why might some people not meet 5 a day

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becuase they don’t enjoy eating fruit and vegetables or cannot afford it

30
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why should you be active

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being active and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of disease such as obesity,CHD and diabetes, exercise improves your heart health and strengthens your muscles,meaning you live for longer. Maintaining a good weight gives you more energy and is a mood and confidence booster

31
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why should you eat less salt

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it can help with weight loss, decrease your risk of high cholesterol no heart disease as well as stroke. Salt increases blood pressure which can affect energy levels and lead to unhealthy eating. It can also cause dehydration.

32
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why is breakfast important

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energy
kick start metabolism which helps with weight management
boost your mood
prevents headaches
heart health
helps to control weight
reduces snacking
can help wake you up
strengthens immune system
improves mental energy for concentration and physical energy for performance
controls blood sugar levels which reduce the risk of diabetes
provides vitamins and montreal which is good for health

33
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eat more?

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fish including a portion of oily fish

34
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how can eating riot and vegetables benefit our health

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it can lower blood pressure,reduce risk of heart disease and stroke,prevent some types of cancer,help with digestive problems,has a positive affect on blood sugar and provides you with many good vitamins and minerals such as a,c,e + iron +fibre

35
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vitamin a,c,e benefit

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strengthens your immune system, they are called antioxidants and fight off free radicals which prevents illness

36
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Iron use

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green leafy veg- helps produce haemoglobin in red blood cells,carries oxygen around the body

37
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fibre use

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full for linger, maintains a healthy digestive system to prevent constipation

38
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Omega 3 use

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important for heart health found in oil fish

39
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vitamin d use

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bone health-important to help absorb calcium which prevents damage to the bones and teeth

40
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vitamin d food

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eggs
dairy

41
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calcium use

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strengthen bones

42
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calcium food

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dairy sources
green leafy vegetables
canned fish

43
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iron use

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maintains haemoglobin levels in blood to carry oxygen around around the body

44
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iron food

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red meat
green leafy veg

45
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front of pack nutrition label meaning

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traffic light colours for fat content,sugar and salt in a product.
encourages us to choose low sugar,salt and fat and energy content
red amber green

46
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protein use

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growth and repair
energy

47
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explain two nutritional reasons why fish should be included in the diet

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source of protein
omega 3 for heart health
source of vitamin D for bone health
prevents rockets in children
prevents osteomalacia in adults
prevents cancer

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