eatwell plate description with five food groups

1. DIET AND
NUTRITION

2. THE
EATWELL
PLATE
The eatwell plate (guide) is a
model for a healthy diet.
It is a visual representation of
how different foods
contribute to a healthy
balanced diet.

4. It is based on the image of a
plate divided into five different
sections, which represent the
different slices of foods and
drinks we should consume on a
daily basis and in what
proportions.
Each section corresponds to a
food group.

5. KEY
MESSAGES
We should eat at least five portions of fruit
and vegetables a day.
Fruit and vegetables are good for us because
the they are low in fat and calories.
They contain vitamins and minerals which are
important to keep our body and mind healthy.
They contain fibre which aids digestion and
makes us feel fuller so we eat less.

6. - Bread, potatoes, , rice and pasta contain
carbohydrates which give us energy.
Wholegrain varieties of pasta, bread and rice are
healthier for us.
- Meat, fish, eggs and beans are full of proteins which are
needed for body’s growth and repair.

7. - The two main types of fat found in food are saturated
and unsaturated.
Foods high in saturated fat include meat, butter, lard,
cheese, cream, ice cream, chocolate, confectionary,
biscuits, cakes and pastries.
Unsaturated fat is found in oily fish such as salmon,
fresh tuna and mackerel, avocados, nuts and seeds,
sunflower and olive oils.

8. Saturated fats can make us overweight and raise levels of
cholesterol in the blood, increasing the risk of heart attacks
and strokes.
Unsaturated fat lower cholesterol.

9. We need to eat some milk and dairy foods because
they provide good sources of protein and calcium.
Calcium is vital for strong bones.
Iron is important in making red blood cells, which
carry oxygen around the body. A lack of iron can lead
to iron deficiency anemia.
Good sources of iron include: liver, red meat and
legumes.

10. Water helps digestion, absorption of food, circulation of the
blood.
It helps to transport nutritional elements to the cells in our body
and to eliminate toxins.
We should avoid too much fatty or sugary food and drinks.
We should avoid too much fast food.

11. THE IMPORTANCE OF A WELL-BALANCED DIET
 It is important to follow a well-balanced diet in our life
because it is essential for good health and nutrition.
 It protects you against diseases such as heart disease, diabetes,
cancer, stroke , infections.
 It helps you control your weight.
 It improves your mental health.
 It is good for growth
 It is good for better skin and hair. (it improves your look).

13. EAT WELL LIVE
LONGER