Healthy eatingName: Date:

1. What is the UK healthy eating model called?

2. Explain how the model can be used to help plan and eat a healthy, well balanced diet.

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3. Name the five food groups and give at least five examples of food and/or drinks for each group.

4. List the main nutrients provided by the range of food and drinks found in each food group.

5. What is the 5 A DAY message? What counts towards your 5 A DAY?

6. With a little planning Eating 5 A DAY is quite easy. Show how this can be achieved.

7. What is the recommended portion size for an adult? Give some examples of the amount you need, e.g. 1 apple or half a grapefruit.

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8. What are the recommendations for hydration? Explain why the consumption of fruit juice and smoothies should be limited to no more than a combined total of 150ml per day.

9. Explain the term ‘composite foods’. Give some examples of composite foods and show which food groups are represented in each dish or meal.

10. Why should the intake of foods high in fat, salt and sugars be limited? Give some examples of how this can be achieved.

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