Dietary goals - 2.1 Flashcards
What is the dietary goal for calories?
Reduce calorie intake by 120kcal/person/day
What is the dietary goal for fruit and vegetables?
Have at least 5 portions of fruit and veg per person per day
What is the dietary goal for oily fish?
Increase intake to one portion (140g) per person per week
What is the dietary goal for red meat?
Intake to stay the same at around 70g per person
What is the dietary goal for fats?
Reduce intake of total fat to no more than 35% food energy; reduce intake of saturated fat to no more than 11% food energy
What is the dietary goal for free sugars?
Average intake of free sugars not to exceed 5% of total energy in adults and children over 2
What is the dietary goal for salt?
Reduce intake to 6g per day
What is the dietary goal for fibre?
Increase intake to 30g per day
What is the dietary goal for total carbohydrates?
Maintain intake at around 50% of total dietary energy
How can you reduce calorie intake?
Include high fibre foods, make use of food labels, diet drinks or water, low fat alternatives
How can you have at least 5portions of fruit and veg per day?
2 types of veg should be offered with main meals, use variety of veg in soups, stews and sauces, offer fresh fruit as a breakfast or snack option
How can you increase oily fish intake?
Plan meals to include oily fish, add to dishes such as pizza or pasta, have in a sandwich or use as a baked potato topping
How can you reduce fat intake?
Cut off visible fat from meat, grill foods, choose low fat options, remove skin from poultry, boil, poach or steam
How can you reduce free sugars intake?
Have water or diet drinks, use artificial sweeteners in tea and coffee, add fruit as a method of sweetness, reduce the amount of sugar used in some dishes add spices such as cinnamon and mixed spice
How can you reduce salt intake?
Taste food to check for seasoning, use herbs and spices instead of salt as flavouring, provide reduces salt options, make your own stock using vegetables
