Healthy Eating Guidelines (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Daily fruit & veg portions target
Daily fruit & veg portions target
At least 5 portions per day
Why variety of colours in fruits & veg matters
Why variety of colours in fruits & veg matters
Different colours provide different nutrients
Key nutrients in fruits & vegetables
Key nutrients in fruits & vegetables
Vitamins, minerals, fibre, antioxidants
Main benefit of fibre from wholegrains
Main benefit of fibre from wholegrains
Improves digestion & prevents constipation
How wholegrains release energy
How wholegrains release energy
Slowly, maintaining steady blood sugar levels
Why choose low-fat dairy products
Why choose low-fat dairy products
Less saturated fat which can raise cholesterol
Nutrients provided by low-fat dairy
Nutrients provided by low-fat dairy
Calcium and protein
Examples of lean protein sources
Examples of lean protein sources
Lean meats, chicken, fish, beans, pulses
Processed meats to avoid
Processed meats to avoid
Sausages & rashers (high in fat & salt)
Why protein is essential
Why protein is essential
Growth, repair, and muscle health
Healthy cooking methods
Healthy cooking methods
Baking, steaming, boiling, grilling (not frying)
Health risk of high salt intake
Health risk of high salt intake
High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke risk
Salt alternatives for flavouring
Salt alternatives for flavouring
Herbs, spices, garlic, lemon juice
Daily water intake recommendation
Daily water intake recommendation
At least 2 litres daily
Benefits of staying hydrated
Benefits of staying hydrated
Regulates temp, transports nutrients, removes waste