Guidelines

Question 1

guideline 1

Answer 1

to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet your energy needs

Question 2

guideline 2

Answer 2

enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the following five groups everyday and drink plenty of water

Question 3

guideline 3

Answer 3

limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, added sugar and alcohol

Question 4

guideline 4

Answer 4

encourage, support and promote breast feeding. provides substance called colostrum, vital ingredients to help build the baby’s immune system

Question 5

guideline 5

Answer 5

care for your food, prepare and store it safely

Question 6

strengths

Answer 6

1. available in an accessible format, making them more accessible for those with low vision
2. available for free download from the eat well website, meaning that the cost doesn’t act as a barrier to accessing this resource

Question 7

limitations

Answer 7

1. the 5 guidelines are written based and may be hard for people with low literacy levels to understand and follow
2. the guidelines are based on the requirements of the average person. this can mean that the serving sizes are not appropriate for all people.