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What is the name of the guide that shows us how much of each food group to eat to achieve a balanced diet?
Eatwell Plate
Eatwell Guide
Healthy Eating Guide
Eating Well Plate
What does the Eatwell Guide show us?
The different foods we can eat
How much food we should eat from each food group
The amount of foods that belong to each food group
Which nutrient does the Potatoes, Bread, Rice & Pasta group provide?
Starchy carbohydrates
Protein
Energy
Fat & sugar
Which important mineral does the Dairy and Alternatives food group provide?
Fat
Iron
Calcium
Strong bones & teeth
What is the main reason that we need to eat protein?
Growth & repair
Develops eyesight
Primary Source of Energy
Insulates organs
Which nutrient does the Beans, Pulses, Fish, Eggs and Meat group provide?
Fat
Dairy foods
Carbohydrates
Protein
How many sections are there on the Eatwell Guide
4
6
5
3
Which is the smallest food group on the Eatwell Guide?
Sugars
Oils & spreads
Meat and other proteins
Fats
How many portions of fruit and vegetables should we eat?
5 a week
5 a day
10 a day
2 a day
Which is the biggest food group on the Eatwell Guide?
Fruit & vegetables
Potatoes, Bread, Rice, Pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
Dairy & protein
Which nutrient does the Oil and Spreads food group provide?
Energy
Fat
Sugar
Carbohydrates
Why should we eat a "rainbow" of fruits and vegetables?
because different coloured fruit and vegetables provide a wide range of different vitamins and minerals.
because they are different colours
because it's healthy
because they contain Vitamin C
Which foods should you eat less of?
Sugary Foods
Food high in fat
Food high in salt
All of the above
Without water we get _____
Dehydrated
Hungry
Full
Hydrated
If we don't drink water, we could feel
Tired
Hungry
Thirsty
Headaches
How much water should we drink per day?
2-4 Glasses
4-6 Glasses
6-8 Glasses
8-10 Glasses
Which option is the advice about the this part of the Eatwell guide?
Eat more beans and pulses
2 portions of sustainably sourced fish per week, one of which is oily.
Eat less red and processed meat.
All of the above.
On average, women should have around __________ calories a day
2000
1500
2500
1000
On average, men should have around _______ calories a day.
2000
2500
1800
1500
Label the food groups in the Eatwell Guide.
Fatty and Sugary Foods
Fruits and Vegetables
Bread, Rice, Pasta, Potatoes and other s
Beans, pulses, eggs, fish and meat
Dairy Foods
Oils and Spreads
Vitamins and minerals are categorised as (a) , this means that the body needs them in (b) amounts. It is important to eat lots of (c) every day to maintain (d) vitamins.
These foods include chocolate, cakes, biscuits, sugary soft drinks, butter, ghee and ice cream.
Are these food needed in our diet?
They're needed in our diet, but should be eaten less often but in larger amounts.
They're not needed in our diet, so should be eaten less often and in smaller amounts.
They're needed in our diet, so should be eaten more often and in large amounts.
Why is it important to include fibre in our diet? (tick 3)
It helps digestion
It provides energy
It helps prevent bowel cancer
It helps keep us fuller for longer- reduces snacking
Which of the following do not count towards your 5-a-day?
Kidney beans
Baked potato
Sweetcorn
Which of the following foods will be found in the Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins group?
Cheese
Lamb chop
Milk Chocolate
How many portions of fish is recommended that we all consume per week?
0 portions
1 portion
2 portions, one of which is oily
Which of these is the key to a balanced diet?
Eating only one type of food
Including a variety of foods from all food groups
Avoiding all fats
Consuming only liquids
Which of the following is NOT a food group in the Eatwell Guide?
Dairy and alternatives
Meat and fish
Sugary drinks
Fruits and vegetables
Match the foods to the correct nutrient
Brown Bread
Rice
Pasta
Potatoes
WHolewheat cereals
Fish
Chicken
Eggs
Chick Peas
Lentils
Butter
Ghee
Olive oil
Margarine
Cream
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