The Food Pyramid (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What is a balanced diet?
What is a balanced diet?
Provides essential nutrients in correct proportions
Food Pyramid purpose
Food Pyramid purpose
Visual guide to help make healthy eating choices
What does the Food Pyramid show?
What does the Food Pyramid show?
Divides foods into groups with daily serving recommendations
Foods at base of Food Pyramid
Foods at base of Food Pyramid
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains - eat most often
Foods at middle levels of pyramid
Foods at middle levels of pyramid
Dairy, protein, oils - eat in moderation
Foods at top of pyramid
Foods at top of pyramid
Foods high in fat, sugar, salt - eat sparingly
Examples of top pyramid foods
Examples of top pyramid foods
Sweets and crisps
Why follow a balanced diet? (nutrients)
Why follow a balanced diet? (nutrients)
Ensures you get all the nutrients your body needs
Balanced diet and health promotion
Balanced diet and health promotion
Promotes good health and prevents nutrient deficiencies
Diseases reduced by balanced diet
Diseases reduced by balanced diet
Obesity, diabetes, and heart disease