Transcript match-the-diet

Match the diet
The Eatwell Plate
• In order to keep healthy it is
important to eat a varied
and balanced diet.
• This is because different
foods provide us with
nutrients that our body can
use in different ways.
The Eatwell Plate
The Eatwell Plate
breaks foods down into
five groups:
1. Fruit and vegetables
2. Potatoes, bread, rice,
pasta and starchy foods
3. Meat, fish, eggs and
beans
4. Milk and dairy foods
5. Food and drinks high in
fat and sugar
The Eatwell Plate
Fruit and vegetables
– Fruit and vegetables
provide us with lots of
essential vitamins and
minerals which the body
needs to function properly
and repair itself.
– They are also good
sources of energy
The Eatwell Plate
Potatoes, bread, rice,
pasta and starchy foods
– Starchy foods contain lots of
carbohydrates which the body
uses to make energy.
– Some carbohydrates (sugars
for example) are broken down
quickly for bursts of energy but
others which contain starch
(like potatoes) take longer to
break down, releasing energy
slowly.
The Eatwell Plate
Meat, fish, eggs and
beans
– Foods in this group contain
lots of protein. The body
also uses protein to make
energy, but it breaks them
down more slowly than
carbohydrates.
– Proteins are also used by
the body for growth and
repair, particularly of
muscles.
The Eatwell Plate
Milk and dairy foods
– Foods in the milk and dairy
group also contain lots of
protein, used for growth,
repair and energy.
– Some foods contain a lot of
fats; these are good in small
doses but can be unhealthy if
you eat too much.
– Dairy products also contain
lots of calcium which is good
for bones and teeth.
The Eatwell Plate
Food and drinks high
in fat and sugar
– These foods contain high
levels of fat. Your body
needs some fat to help
keep you warm but too
much can be unhealthy.
– They are good for
releasing quick bursts of
energy.
The Eatwell Plate
– It is important for everyone to
eat a good mix of foods from
all the different groups.
– However some people might
need more foods from one of
the sections to suit their
lifestyle.
– Choose one of the people on
the worksheet and design a
menu to suit their diet.