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.
The Eatwell Plate
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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