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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.

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

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 starchy carbohydrates

28 Nutrients The 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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