26. Portion Size
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Fruits and vegetables – 2 fruits , 5 vegetables
Carbs( wholegrains) – 3-5 servings a day (breads , cereals, pasta, oats , etc)
1 serving = 1 slice bread , 4 spoon of cereals, 3 spoon pasta or rice
Milk Dailr and alternative – 3 servings a day(milk, cheese , yogurt)
1 serving = 200 ml glass of milk , 25 g cheese, 75 g cottage cheese
Meat , fish and eggs, beans – 2 servings a day
1 serving =2 eggs , 6 spoons of peas or beans , 40 g nuts or seeds
Fats and oils – 5-6 table spoons a day
Fat and sugar food – max 1 a day . Eg. – 1 biscuit or 1 chocolate
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27. Overweight and Obesity
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• Age 18- 49 – People tend to gain
weight as they age
• Fat gain is mainly caused by
quantity vs quality of food,
medication , portion size , lack of
sleep , hormonal and lifestyle
changes
Cardiovascular disease( CVD)
Unhealthy diet
Lack of physical activity
Alcohol
Genetics
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28. Be Heathy by choice not by chance
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• Create a food journal
Women calorie needs – 2000 Cal
Men calorie needs – 2500 Cal
• Healthy Breakfast – boosts metabolism ,
improves memory and concentration
Include fruits and vegetables
Starchy carbs
Low fat and less salt
Dairy intake
• Reduce caffeine intake – up to 400
mg/day is safe
• Increase water intake – 6-8 glasses of
water
• 8 hrs. of sleep
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