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The Eatwell Plate

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?.

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The Eatwell Plate

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  1. The Eatwell Plate

  2. 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.

  3. The Eatwell Plate Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into? Strawberry ice cream

  4. The Eatwell Plate Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into? Peppers

  5. The Eatwell Plate Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into? Tuna

  6. The Eatwell Plate Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into? Corn flakes

  7. The Eatwell Plate Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into? Baked potato

  8. The Eatwell Plate Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into? Yoghurt

  9. The Eatwell Plate Here are the answers…

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

  11. The Eatwell Plate Peppers go in the fruit and vegetable section. Peppers

  12. The Eatwell Plate Baked potatoes fit into the starchy foods section. Baked potato

  13. The Eatwell Plate Tuna is a fish so fits in the meat, fish, eggs and beans section. Tuna

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

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

  16. Nutrients A balanced diet is made up of seven key NUTRIENTS. These nutrients are: • Carbohydrates • Proteins • Fats • Vitamins • Minerals • Fibre • Water

  17. Nutrients Each of the different nutrients provides us with something different.

  18. Nutrients Carbohydrates provide us with energy.

  19. Nutrients We need proteins for growth and repair.

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

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

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

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

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

  25. Nutrients • Foods from the starchy section of the Eatwell Plate contain lots of carbohydrates. • However potatoes also contain protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals.

  26. Nutrients Different parts of the potato contain different nutrients.

  27. Nutrients A medium jacket potato (flesh & skin) contains 1/3 of your recommended daily amount of Vitamin C 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 The flesh is a great source of starchycarbohydrates

  28. Nutrients The answers to Activity 3 are:

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