The eatwell guide Flashcards
What are the 8 guidelines?
Eat less salt - no more than 6g per day
Get active and be a healthy weight
Don’t get thirsty - drink plenty of water
Don’t skip breakfast
Base your meals on starchy foods
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables
Eat more fish - including a portion of oily fish each week.
Cut down on saturated fat and sugar
What age/ people is the eatwell guide meant for
anyone over the age of 5
What are the 5 groups on the eatwell guide
Fruit and Vegetables
Carbohydrates
Protein
Dairy
Oils and spreads
How much is a portion of juice/ smoothie
150ml
How many glasses of water dp you need per day?
6-8
What group has been removed from the eatwell guide?
Saturated fats
How many kcal does a woman need daily
2000
How many kcal does a man need daily
2500
How much is a portion of fruit / veg
80g
Why are wholegrain foods better for you?
As they contain more fibre