Eat Well Guide

Question 1

Carbohydrates part of eat well guide

Answer 1

•About 1/3 of all food watsn should be form thsi group•If possibel choose whoelgrain or higher fibre versions with less added fat, salt and suagr•At least own starchy fiod should be included in each meal

Question 2

Fluids

Answer 2

•6-8 cups of fluid a day e.g water, lower fat milk, sugar free drinks and unsweetened tea or coffee•Fruit juices and smoothies should be limited to 150ml a day

Question 3

Fruit and vegetables

Answer 3

• About 1/3 of all food should be from this group•At least 5 portions of a variety fruit and vegetables can be fresh, frozen canned etc

Question 4

Dairy and alternatives

Answer 4

•2-3 foods a day should be from this group •Choose lower fat and sugar options such as skimmed milk or lower sugar yogurts

Question 5

Protein sources

Answer 5

•Recommend people increase intake beans and pulses•Recommend yay people eat two portions of sustainable sourced fish per weak, one of which should be oily like salmon•Recommend that people eat no more that 70 grams of fresh red meat and processed meat products like sausages and smoked and cured products like salami

Question 6

Oils and spreads

Answer 6

Recommend that people only eat small amounts of food in these groups and preferably choose unsaturated oils like olive oil and vegetable oils

Question 7

In written form the dietary guidelines are:

Answer 7

1. Base meals on starchy foods2. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables 3.Eat more fish 2 portions weekly and one of the fish should be oily4.cut down on saturated fats and sugar 5.Eat less salt nor more than 6g a day for adults 6. Get active and be a healthy weight7.Drink plenty of water8. Don’t skip breakfast