The eatwell plate Comprises of 5 different food

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The ‘eatwell’ plate • Comprises of 5 different food groups Fruit & Vegetables Carbohydrates

The ‘eatwell’ plate • Comprises of 5 different food groups Fruit & Vegetables Carbohydrates Protein Dairy Foods high in fat and sugar • Food should be eaten in proportion to the size it represents on the plate QUESTION - What 2 groups should we be eating more from?

Fruit and vegetables * Eat more fruit and vegetables. * We should all eat

Fruit and vegetables * Eat more fruit and vegetables. * We should all eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day. * A portion of roughly what fits into the palm of your hand, or a glass of juice. * All fruits and vegetables count, except potatoes. * Fresh, canned, dried, frozen and juiced fruit and vegetables all count. * This group is needed to keep the gut healthy and protect us against diseases.

Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods This group includes: • different types

Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods This group includes: • different types of bread, rice, pasta and noodles; • potatoes, yam and plantain; • breakfast cereals. Eat more from this group – try to include something from this food group at each meal. • Choose wholemeal and wholegrain varieties. • This group is needed for energy and to keep the gut healthy.

Milk and dairy foods This group includes: milk, cheese and yogurt. • This food

Milk and dairy foods This group includes: milk, cheese and yogurt. • This food group is an important for healthy bones and teeth. • We need to eat 2 -3 foods from this group a day e. g. a glass of milk, a pot of yogurt or a matchbox size piece of cheese. • Go for lower fat versions, e. g. semiskimmed milk, low fat yogurt or reduced fat cheese.

Meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein • This group includes:

Meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein • This group includes: - meat, e. g. beef, chicken or lamb; - fish, e. g. tuna, salmon or cod; - alternatives, e. g. eggs, nuts, beans and lentils. • This group is needed for growth, development and repair, and to stay healthy. • Visible fat and skin should be trimmed from meat and poultry before you cook or eat it. • Bake, steam, grill or microwave rather than frying as these are healthier ways to cook food. • We should all eat at least two portions of fish a week one portion should be from an oily fish, e. g. salmon, mackerel or sardines.

Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar • This group contains: - foods

Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar • This group contains: - foods containing fat, e. g. pastry, margarine, oil. -foods containing sugar, e. g. jam, biscuits, sweets. • Foods from this group should be eaten in small amounts. • If you have food and drinks containing sugar, have them as part of your meals, rather than between meals. This will help to protect your teeth from dental decay.

Poster / Leaflet Produce a poster or a leaflet to encourage teenagers to eat

Poster / Leaflet Produce a poster or a leaflet to encourage teenagers to eat a balanced diet. You should: Encourage them to eat less fat / sugar Give ideas of healthier snacks Think about and explain the consequences of eating a diet high in fat / salt / sugar