The Eatwell Plate

Question 1

Why does the FSA encourage the eatwell plate? (2)

Answer 1

Consistent healthy eating message

Think about eating

Question 2

What are the 5 food groups in order of size?

Answer 2

Bread, rice, potatoes & pasta & other starchy foods

Fruit & Vegetables

Milk & dairy foods

Meat, fish, eggs, beans & other non-dairy sources of protein

Food & drinks high in fat & or sugar

Question 3

What are the nutrients in each food group?

Answer 3

Fruit & Veg = Carbohydrates, Vitamins C & A, Water

Starchy = Carbohydrates, B vitamins, Calcium

Protein = Protein, Fat, Vitamin D, Iron

Fatty = Carbohydrates, Fat

Dairy = Calcium, Protein, Fat, Vitamin D

Question 4

8 tips for eating well

Answer 4

Base meals on starchy foods

Eat lots of fruit & veg (5 portions per day)
Eat more fish (2 per day, 1 oily)
Cut down on sat fat & sugar

Eat less salt (6g per day)
Get active & be a healthy weight

Drink plenty of water (8-10 glasses)
Don’t skip breakfast

Question 5

How to eat more NSP? (3)

Answer 5

5 portion fruit & veg instead of crisps

Wholemeal pasta instead of normal

Bran flakes instead of coco pops

Question 6

How to eat less sugar? (4)

Answer 6

Crackers instead of sweets

Don’t add sugar to tea/coffee

Water instead of fizzy drinks

Fruit instead of sweets