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3.1 Food Groups & 3.2 Components of a balanced diet

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These questions come under Content Area 3, specifically 3.1 & 3.2.
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The 5 main food groups.

  • Used for growth, repair and maintenance of cells and muscles.
  • Butter, margarine and cooking oils.
  • All fruit and vegetables apart from potatoes.
  • Products made from cow, goat or sheep milk, plus non-dairy milks (e.g) soy, rice, oat, coconut, almond).
  • Provide vitamins, minerals, fibre and some starch.
  • All animal an plant proteins.
  • Milk provides calcium and vitamin D.
  • Foods high in starch that provide energy.
  • Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
  • Fruit and Vegetables
  • Dairy and alternatives
  • Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins
  • Oils and spreads (unsaturated and polyunsaturated)
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To have a balanced and healthy diet it should consist of:
- _________ fruits and vegetables
- ________ potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
- ________ beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins
- _______ Dairy and alternatives
- _______ Oils and spreads
- _______ Food high in fat, salt or sugar
Other Answer Choices:
1%
8%
3%
37%
-39%
12%
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What does 'reference intake' indicate about food?

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How is reference intake important for diets?

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Match the UK government healthy eating tips to the reason why they are recommended.

  • This helps prevent heart disease, tooth decay and obesity
  • Fish such as mackerel, sardines, salmon and tuna provide essential omega 3 fatty acids
  • Too much salt can cause kidney problems and raise blood pressure
  • These foods fill you up for longer, so you are less likely to snack between meals
  • Your body needs energy in the morning
  • this hydrates the body, helps with digestion and prevents constipation
  • People who exercise are less likely to have health problems and it helps your immune system
  • This ensures you gain essential vitamins, minerals fibre and antioxidants
  • Base your meals on starchy foods
  • Eat a minimum of 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day
  • Eat at least two portions of fish per week, one of which should be oily
  • Cut down on saturated fats and sugars
  • Eat less salt - a maximum of 6g a day for adults
  • Get active and try to be a healthy weight
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Do not skip breakfast
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What is a benefit of drinking enough water?

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Which of these is not a good source of water?

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What is the recommended daily amount of water to be consumed?