1. Welcome Drove Primary School Healthy Eating 25.04.2016

2. What does eating well or eating healthy mean? Government`s Eat well Guide divides foods we eat and drink into five main food groups. Try to choose a variety of different foods from each of the groups to help you get the wide range of nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/t he-eatwell-guide.aspx

4. Eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day. Fruit and vegetables don't have to be fresh to count as a portion Fruit and vegetables cooked in dishes such as soups, stews or pasta. Beans and pulses. Frozen fruit and vegetables. Tinned or canned fruit and vegetables. 30g portion of dried fruit, such as currants, dates, sultanas and figs, counts as one of your 5 A DAY

5. Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates. Starchy foods are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet. Starchy foods such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals should make up just over a third of the food you eat. We should eat some starchy foods every day as part of a healthy and balanced diet. Choose wholegrain where possible.

6. Have some dairy or dairy alternatives. Milk, cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais are good sources of protein and some vitamins, and they're also an important source of calcium, which helps to keep our bones strong.

7. Eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein Aim for two portions of fish every week. These foods are good sources of protein, vitamins and minerals. Pulses such as beans, peas and lentils are good alternatives to meat because they're lower in fat and higher in fibre and protein, too.

8. Choose unsaturated oils and spreads and eat in small amounts Unsaturated fats are healthier fats and include vegetable, rapeseed, olive and sunflower oils. Remember all types of fat are high in energy and should be eaten sparingly.

9. Drink plenty of fluids The government recommends 6-8 cups/glasses a day. Water, lower-fat milks and lower-sugar or sugar-free drinks including tea all count. Fruit juice and smoothies also count towards your fluid consumption but they contain free sugars that can damage teeth, so limit these drinks to a combined total of 150ml per day.

10. Eat foods high in fat, salt and sugar less often and in small amounts These foods include chocolate, cakes, biscuits, sugary soft drinks, butter, ghee and ice cream. They're not needed in the diet and so should be eaten less often and in smaller amounts. Save chocolate and cakes for occasional treats.

11. Eating And Learning Breakfast Breakfast is a crucial part of every child's day. It affects everything from memory to creativity in the classroom. Children who go hungry are more inclined to become distracted from learning at school, or give up more easily when faced with challenges. Healthy, well-rounded breakfasts are best for a child's maximum performance level.

12. Snacks for break time SCHOOL TUC SHOP A selection of healthy snacks can be bought from the school tuck shop for a maximum price of 35p per item.

13. HEALTHY SNACKS FROM HOMES

14. Lunch Time Healthy Lunch Box What is in your child`s lunch box today? Check List Drink Sandwich, chapatti, roll or a wrap with healthy filling. Fruit Healthy sides such as carrot, cucumber sticks, crackers. Healthy pudding such yogurt, fromage frais or rice pudding.

16. School Expectation Packing a healthy lunch for your child is vital to make sure they get the right energy and nutrients they need for lunchtime play and afternoon lessons. Preparing your child's lunchbox A balanced packed lunch should contain: starchy foods – these are bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and others protein foods – including meat, fish, eggs, beans and others a dairy item – this could be cheese or a yoghurt vegetables or salad and a portion of fruit

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24. Shopping Lists for a Healthy Lunch Box (Examples) Shopping List 1 Shopping List 2 Shopping List 3 Shopping List 4 squash squash grapes, mangoes oranges, berriesplums, pineapplesapples, grapes wrap/chapatti with tuna/mayo bread roll with cheese bread with sliced meat bread roll With egg/mayo carrot sticks cocktail sausages Yogurt Or custard cucumber sticks Cereal for break time Banana for break time Crackers for break time Croissant for break time