eat well guide Flashcards
what percentage of countries face malnutrition? (under/over)
88%
is this statement true?
you can be energy rich but nutrient poor
yes
when was the eat well guide formed?
world war 2
needed to see what kind of foods are needed in the diet to allow food rations to be in place
name a country that doesn’t have a eat well guide
russia
what does the eat well guide adress?
food combinations
eating modalities
food safety considerations
sustainability aspect
how much of the diet according to the Eatwell guide should be fruit and veg?
1/3
why do the UK have no strict number of fruit and veg to eat in a day?
some foods might seem to be a fruit or veg but can be the opposite
i.e. tomatoes are actually a vegetable
what is the general rule for a portion of fruit or veg?
a handful
how much according to the eatwell guide should be carbohydrates?
1/3
are sweet potatoes go under carbohydrates or vegetables?
vegetables
what’s the problem with low-fat options?
they tend to have more sugar
how much fish should we aim for a week?
2 portions of fish a week
2x 140g portion
what is the aim with red meat?
less than 70g red/processed meat per day
how many glasses of water should we aim to drink a day?
6-8 glasses a day
can be any liquid (not alcohol)
how much fruit juice/smoothie is the limit per day
150ml
