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    The document discusses the Balance of Good Health, which is a pictorial representation of the recommended balance of foods in a healthy diet. It is based on five food groups: fruit and vegetables; bread and other cereals; meat, fish, and alternatives; milk and dairy foods; and foods containing fat or sugar. The Balance of Good Health applies to most people over age two and is based on the UK government's eight guidelines for healthy eating, which include bases meals on starchy foods and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.

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    The Balance of Good Health

    June 2006

    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    The Balance of Good Health

    The Balance of Good Health is a pictorial representation of the recommended balance of foods in the diet. It applies to most people, including vegetarians and from all ethnic origins, except to children under the age of two years.
    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    Eight Guidelines for a Healthy Diet


    The Balance of Good Health is based on the Governments Eight Tips for Eating Well: 1. Base your meals on starchy foods 2. Eat lots of fruit and veg 3. Eat more fish 4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar 5. Try to eat less salt no more than 6g a day 6. Get active and try to be a healthy weight 7. Drink plenty of water 8. Dont skip breakfast

    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    The Balance of Good Health is based on five food groups which are:

    Fruit and vegetables

    Bread, other cereals and potatoes

    Meat, fish and alternatives Foods containing fat


    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    Milk and dairy foods

    Foods containing sugar

    Fruit and Vegetables

    Aim for at least 5 portions a day. Fresh, dried, frozen, canned and juiced - they all count.

    Main nutrients: carotene, vitamin C, folates and fibre


    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    Bread, other cereals and potatoes


    Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre.
    Fill-up on bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and yams.

    Main nutrients: carbohydrate (starch), some calcium and iron, vitamin B, and fibre
    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    Meat, fish and alternatives

    Help the body to grow and stay healthy. Eat a range of meat, fish eggs, nuts, seeds, tofu, beans, and pulses.

    Main nutrients: iron, protein, B vitamins (B12), zinc, magnesium


    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    Milk and dairy foods

    Help bones and teeth to grow strong and stay healthy.

    Try lower-fat options.

    Main nutrients: calcium, protein, vitamin B12, vitamins A & D


    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    Foods containing fat / Foods containing sugar


    Dont eat too many foods that contain a lot of fat. Dont have sugary foods and drinks too often.

    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    Composite Dishes
    Much of the food eaten is in the form of dishes, combining many different food groups. dough base: bread, other cereals and potatoes

    cheese: milk and dairy foods


    sausage: meat , fish and alternatives

    tomato: fruit and vegetables

    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

    British Nutrition Foundation

    For further information, go to: www.nutrition.org.uk

    or
    www.foodafactoflife.org.uk
    British Nutrition Foundation 2006

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