The Eatwell Plate. In order to keep healthy it is important to eat a balanced diet. The Eatwell...

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The Eatwell Plate

The Eatwell Plate

• In order to keep healthy it is important to eat a balanced diet.

• The Eatwell Plate can help us understand how much we should eat of different types of food.

The Eatwell Plate

Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?

Strawberry ice cream

The Eatwell Plate

Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?

Peppers

The Eatwell Plate

Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?

Tuna

The Eatwell Plate

Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?

Corn flakes

The Eatwell Plate

Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?

Baked potato

The Eatwell Plate

Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?

Yoghurt

The Eatwell Plate

Here are the answers…

The Eatwell Plate

Strawberry ice cream

Strawberry ice cream contains lots of sugar and fat so goes into the food and drinks high in fat and/or sugar section.

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Peppers go in the fruit and vegetable section.

Peppers

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Baked potatoes fit into the starchy foods section.

Baked potato

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Tuna is a fish so fits in the meat, fish, eggs and beans section.

Tuna

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Corn flakes are a cereal; they fit into the starchy foods section of the Eatwell Plate.

Corn flakes

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Yoghurt fits into the milk and dairy foods section of the Eatwell Plate.

Yoghurt

A balanced diet is made up of seven key NUTRIENTS.

These nutrients are:1. Carbohydrates2. Proteins3. Fats4. Vitamins5. Minerals6. Fibre 7. Water

Nutrients

Each of the different nutrients provides us with something different.

Nutrients

Carbohydrates provide us with energy.

Nutrients

We need proteins for growth and repair.

Nutrients

Fat can be used to store and provide energy. It also helps us to keep warm when it is cold.

Nutrients

Minerals are needed in small doses to help keep the body healthy.

Nutrients

Vitamins are needed in small doses to help keep the body healthy.

Nutrients

Fibre helps our body to process the food which we eat.

Nutrients

Nutrients

Water provides the body with fluid which is used by all the cells.

Nutrients

• Foods from the starchy section of the Eatwell Plate contain lots of carbohydrates.

• However potatoes also contain protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals.

Nutrients

Different parts of the potato contain different nutrients.

NutrientsA medium jacket potato (flesh & skin) contains 1/3 of your recommended daily amount of Vitamin C

The flesh is a great source of starchy carbohydrates

The potato contains important minerals like potassium and iron

A medium jacket potato contains more fibre than two large pieces of medium sliced wholemeal bread

The flesh contains a small amount of protein

NutrientsThe answers to Activity 3 are:

Method of preparation Carbohydrates Protein Vitamins Minerals Fibre

Mashed potato - - -

Boiled new potatoes with skin on

Baked potatoes

Roast potatoes - - -

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