6 food Nutrients, food plate, dietary pyramid

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.

FOOD GROUP

Bread & Cereals

NUTRIENTS SUPPLIED
Fibre, energy, vitamins (esp B₁), iron and calcium in wholegrain products

DAILY REQUIREMENT
At least four servings daily. Wholegrain products are preferred eg: 1 serving = 1 slice of bread

FOOD GROUP

Fruit and Vegetables

 NUTRIENTS SUPPLIED

Fibre, vitamins (esp C), minerals, water, carbohydrate for energy, 

 DAILY REQUIREMENT 

At least four servings daily. Raw, cooked or juice.

 FOOD GROUP 

Meat & Meat Alternative

 NUTRIENTS SUPPLIED 

Protein, energy and vitamins and minerals (esp calcium and iron)

DAILY REQUIREMENT

One to two servings daily. 75-100g meat, chicken or fish or 1 cup cooked beans or peas

 FOOD GROUP  

Milk & Dairy Foods

NUTRIENTS SUPPLIED

Protein, energy and vitamins and minerals (esp. calcium)

 DAILY REQUIREMENT
600ml daily or 200ml yoghurt or 3cm cube of cheese

FOOD GROUP  

Butter and Table Margarine

 NUTRIENTS SUPPLIED

Energy, essential fatty acids and vitamins (esp A and D)

 DAILY REQUIREMENT

1 Tablespoon of butter or margarine or 2 tablespoons of cream daily.

Find out more about Nutrients at the below link.

Nutrients for Healthy Kids

 

Homework:

Re-examine your 3 day food diary and identify those needs that fit into the 6 food nutrients and discuss whether they met the Australian Dietary Guidelines.

You can access the guidelines at the link below if you need to refresh your memory.

Australian Dietary Guidelines link

 You can also make a brief comment  here if you think your diet needs improving.

What types of food could you add or incorporate into your diet to make it a healthy choice?

Thanks.

 

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