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The Eatwell Plate
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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.
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The Eatwell Plate
Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?
Strawberry ice cream
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The Eatwell Plate
Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?
Peppers
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The Eatwell Plate
Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?
Tuna
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The Eatwell Plate
Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?
Corn flakes
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The Eatwell Plate
Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?
Baked potato
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The Eatwell Plate
Which section of the Eatwell Plate does this food fit into?
Yoghurt
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The Eatwell Plate
Here are the answers…
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The Eatwell Plate
Strawberry ice cream
Strawberry ice cream contains lots of sugar and fat so goes into the food and drinks high in fat and/or sugar section.
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The Eatwell Plate
Peppers go in the fruit and vegetable section.
Peppers
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The Eatwell Plate
Baked potatoes fit into the starchy foods section.
Baked potato
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The Eatwell Plate
Tuna is a fish so fits in the meat, fish, eggs and beans section.
Tuna
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The Eatwell Plate
Corn flakes are a cereal; they fit into the starchy foods section of the Eatwell Plate.
Corn flakes
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The Eatwell Plate
Yoghurt fits into the milk and dairy foods section of the Eatwell Plate.
Yoghurt
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A balanced diet is made up of seven key NUTRIENTS.
These nutrients are:1. Carbohydrates2. Proteins3. Fats4. Vitamins5. Minerals6. Fibre 7. Water
Nutrients
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Each of the different nutrients provides us with something different.
Nutrients
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Carbohydrates provide us with energy.
Nutrients
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We need proteins for growth and repair.
Nutrients
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Fat can be used to store and provide energy. It also helps us to keep warm when it is cold.
Nutrients
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Minerals are needed in small doses to help keep the body healthy.
Nutrients
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Vitamins are needed in small doses to help keep the body healthy.
Nutrients
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Fibre helps our body to process the food which we eat.
Nutrients
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Nutrients
Water provides the body with fluid which is used by all the cells.
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Nutrients
• Foods from the starchy section of the Eatwell Plate contain lots of carbohydrates.
• However potatoes also contain protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals.
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Nutrients
Different parts of the potato contain different nutrients.
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NutrientsA medium jacket potato (flesh & skin) contains 1/3 of your recommended daily amount of Vitamin C
The flesh is a great source of starchy carbohydrates
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
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NutrientsThe answers to Activity 3 are:
Method of preparation Carbohydrates Protein Vitamins Minerals Fibre
Mashed potato - - -
Boiled new potatoes with skin on
Baked potatoes
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