Resource slides for carers of Key Stage One children in after school clubs Produced for FC225 By Daniel Collis

Healthy Food Advise The following slides provide some information on the different food groups with suggested quantities that should be eaten from each one daily At the end of these slides there is a simple resource to illustrate the effect of poor diet to children

Healthy Eating How to have a healthy diet Eat from the five groups of foods Eat the right quantities Drink water 3 meals a day All these things together with some exercise will help to make a better healthier lifestyle

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Rich in vitamins and fibre Aim to have 5 servings from either fresh, canned, frozen, dried or juice A third of food should come from this group

Meats and Alternatives This includes, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, pulses, seeds, and soya such as tofu. Foods in this category should be eaten in moderation They are major sources of protein, vitamins and minerals

Bread and Cereals About a third of food should come from this group. Includes, bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, chapatis and cereals Many are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals All are good sources of starch

Dairy Foods This group includes milk, cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais Moderate amounts should be consumed of these products These are good sources of protein and calcium, They contain saturated fats

Fats and Alternatives These items should be the smallest proportion of your diet Includes butter, oils, sweets, cakes, fizzy drinks, sugar Most contain protein and calcium Contain saturated fat – try to choose a lower fat alternative

Healthy Eating – Drink Water! Two thirds of our weight is water so drink lots It helps regulate body processes Can help fill your stomach up and reduce your craving for food

We should eat 5 portions of fruit or vegetables a day, so how big is a portion? … its about 80grams or 3 ounces 1 medium apple 1 handful of grapes 1 medium banana 1 cereal bowl of salad 1 glass of orange juice 12 pineapple chunks 1 medium pear 2 satsuma 2 medium plums 7 cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon of raisins 1 handful of vegetable sticks

Resource slides for Key Stage One children in after school clubs

Sweets And Cakes Nasty bacteria in mouth Acid Bad teeth =

Fruit Friendly Bacteria Healthy Teeth Normal Ph =

Think of healthy things to eat instead of these…

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Remember! Brush your teeth Don’t eat sweets between meals