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Unit Summary

In this unit pupils use the Eatwell Guide, the 8 tips for healthy eating, and portion guidance to plan healthy meals and evaluate diets. They also use food labels to help make better food and drink choices.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use the Eatwell Guide and food labels to plan healthy meals.

Key Notes

• The Eatwell Guide depicts the food and drinks required for a healthy, balanced diet, as well as foods to restrict.
• We need a variety of foods in each food group to provide a range of nutrients which have different functions.
• When choosing food and drinks, current healthy eating and drinking guidelines should be followed.
• Food labels on packaged foods should be checked, choosing those lower in fat, salt and sugars.

Vocabulary To Learn

• macronutrients: nutrients that are needed by the body in large amounts
• micronutrients: nutrients that are needed by the body in smaller amounts
• hydration: the process of replacing water in the body
• food labels: information that is provided on packaged food

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Pupils often believe that the name of a food group from the Eatwell Guide is also the name of a nutrient.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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