Balanced diet

DIET: 

DIET Balanced

Introduction: 

Introduction A Healthy Diet and Our Body Healthy Eating Pyramid The Main Food Groups Fruit and Vegetables Grains and Pulses Dairy Products Starches, Sugars and Fats Vitamins and Minerals Reading the Labels on Foods Healthy Eating Myths

A Healthy Diet and Our Body: 

A Healthy Diet and Our Body If our bodies are human machines food is our fuel . How well we eat, affects how well our bodies work, and how long we live. A healthy diet is sometimes called a balanced diet as it needs to consist of different types of foods. Eating properly and regularly is really important; what we eat and drink now, affects our health in the future.

Healthy Eating Pyramid: 

Healthy Eating Pyramid Carbohydrates: take most food from this group (rice, pasta, wheat, bread, potatoes) Fruit and vegetables: take 5 portions a day from this group Meat, fish and dairy: take something from this group Foods high in fats and sugars: take only small amounts from this group

Fruit and Vegetables: 

Fruit and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables grow on plants: underground, on the ground or in trees. Every day we should eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables. (A portion is about a handful.) Fruit and vegetables give us fibre and vitamins and minerals .

Grains and Pulses: 

Grains and Pulses This food group includes wheat, corn, barley, rice, beans. These are all from plants and form a staple part of the diet for people all over the world. Grains and pulses give us carbohydrates and proteins. Nuts are another source of protein.

Dairy Products: 

Dairy Products Dairy foods are made from milk (usually cow’s milk, but can be from other animals like goats or sheep). Dairy foods give us proteins and fats . These foods include: Cheese (hard, soft, cottage); Yogurt; Food high in milk or milk products .

Meat, Fish and Eggs: 

Meat, Fish and Eggs The main nutrients derived from meat are proteins , but it also gives us fats and some minerals. The meat and fish group includes: Chicken and all poultry; Fish and shellfish; Beef, pork and lamb. Eggs are included in this group too. Athletes eat lots of protein; they help to build muscles .

Starches, Sugars and Fats : 

Starches, Sugars and Fats Sometimes foods are classified into starches, sugars and fats. Starches includes foods like potatoes and provide mainly carbohydrates . Carbohydrates give us the energy to carry on with our day-to-day lives. A small amount of fat is important for health, but eating too much fat is unhealthy. It leads to clogged arteries (restricted blood supply), high cholesterol and becoming overweight.

Vitamins and Minerals : 

Vitamins and Minerals Our bodies need all sorts of chemicals (vitamins and minerals) to be healthy. The most common are: Vitamin A Helps maintain eyesight Sweet potatoes, carrots Vitamin B Help body make protein Green leafy vegetables Vitamin C Healing skin, preventing colds Citrus fruit, tomatoes Vitamin D Strengthen bones Milk Sunlight Vitamin E Helps strengthen cells Vegetable oils, nuts Iron Healthy blood Green leafy vegetables

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