Tips Flashcards
How much salt should u have each day
Les than 6 grams
How much sugar should you have a day
7 sugar cubes- 30 grams
How much of your plate should be starchy carbohydrates
One third of
What are some examples of starchy carbohydrates
Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta , cereals
High fibre carbs examples
Wholewheat pasta, brown rice, potatoes with skins on
Why are high fibre options better for you
They contain more fibre than white or refined starchy carbohydrates and can help you feel fuller for longer
What are the 2 types of fat
Saturated and unsaturated
What happens when you have too much saturated fat
Increased amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases your risk of developing heart disease.
What foods have saturated fat
Fatty cuts of meat, sausages, butter, cream, pies
Which is good and which is bad out of the 2 types of fat
Unsaturated = good
Saturated = bad
How can you reduce your saturated fat intake
To cut down on your saturated fat intake…
Choose foods that contain unsaturated fats instead such as vegetable oils and spreads, oily fish and avocados
What is energy measured in
Kilojoules or calories
What are sugary foods high in
Energy
What can happen if you consume sugary foods too often
Contribute to weight gain.
They can also cause tooth decay especially if eaten between meals.
