healthy eating and exercise in partnership with pss health trainers
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Healthy Eating and Exercise
In partnership with PSS Health Trainers
ObjectivesO Weight Balance-Are you tipping the
scales?
O Sort foods into food groups-Eatwell Plate
O Portion sizes and what they mean
O Physical activity and making improvements
Food DiaryO What did you eat yesterday?
O Complete the food diaryO We will come back to this mid-session
Weight Balance
Activity O Eatwell Plate Game!
O Sort foods onto the Eatwell PlateO Discuss what goes into the different
groups
Starchy foods (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta) 7portions daily
OCarbohydrates – fuel for the body
OBase meals around these foods – 1/3
OWholemeal, wholegrain, wholewheat, why?
Meat, Fish, Eggs and Beans (2 portions)
OEssential sources of protein
OEating two or more portions of oily fish has been proven to lower risk of heart disease
Milk and dairy foods (2 portions)
OGood sources of protein/ calcium keeping bones healthy OHowever some are high in saturated fatOUse alternatives for health benefits
Fruit and Vegetables (7 Portions or more)
O Five reasons for fruit and vegetables
O There are different ways and means to tackle 5 a day
Fat and Sugar (up to 100kcals)
OHas the most detrimental effects on health
OOften high in calories
OPowerful source of energy
OToo much = more energy = weight gain (if not burnt off)
Food Diary RecapO Considering the Eatwell Plate and
portions of different food groups, how healthy is your food diary on reflection?
O What changes could you make?
Portions
Active vs InactiveO Activity:
O Split into two groupsO Draw around yourself on flipchart
paperO Make a model of an active and
inactive personO List the positive and negative effectsO Discuss how to make changes
Recap
ODiets Don’t Work!!!!OMeals should be based around starchy optionsOReduce fats/change to lower fat optionsOAim for 5 a day OFill up on fruit and vegORemember portion sizesOBe Active
Services at the HWBC
To book an appointment call 01226 216233 or call into Old Mill Lane