Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Children and Young People

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Task 1 MU 2.8 - 4.1 Eatwell Plate (The Eatwell Plate helps you to get the percentage balance right) Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta – 33% Milk and dairy foods – 15% Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar – 7% Meat, fish, eggs, beans – 12% Fruit and vegetables – 33% 5-A-Day (Just eat more fruit and veg) Fresh, frozen and canned fruit and vegetables Dried fruit, fruit juice (beans and lentils can be added to this) Governments 8 Guidelines Base your meals on starchy foods Eat lots of fruit and vegetables Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish each week Cut down on saturated fat and sugar Try to eat less salt – no more than 6g a day for adults Get active and try and maintain a healthy weight Drink plenty of water Don’t skip breakfast The School Food Trust The School Food Trust is the national charity protecting every child's right to eat better and, so, to do better. The vision is that all children have the balanced diet, cooking skills and food education they need for good health and to reach their potential. What are they called? | What do they do for you? | Where do you find them? | Carbohydrates | They give you energy. | You find them in sugary and starchy foods like potatoes, rice, cereals, pasta, bread and some fruit and vegetables. | Proteins | They help your body grow and repair itself. | You find them in meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and beans. | Fats | They provide energy and help in building. | You find them in dairy products, red meats, some poultry and fish. | Fibre | It helps you digest your food. | You find fibre in lots of food like cereals, fruit, bread and vegetables. | Minerals | Iron is good for the blood.Calcium is good for your bones.Magnesium is good for your nerves. | Minerals are in lots of foods but are especially in fresh fruit and vegetables. | Vitamins e.g. vitamin A, B,

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