Home Economics - A Balanced Diet

To make sure a person has a healthy, balanced diet

1. Reduce salt

2. Reduce sugar

3. Reduce fat

4. Increase fibre

5. Increase fruit and vegetables

6. Increase iron

7. Increase calcium

1. Wean onto pureed solids at 4 months

2. Eat foods rich in Vitamin C and iron

3. Do not add salt or sugar to their food

1. Serve small attractive portions

2. Eat foods rich in protein, calcium, Vitamin D and iron

3. Eat healthy snacks

1. Eat foods rich in protein, calcium and iron

2. Do not eat fried food to prevent acne

3. Eat high energy foods eg. pasta

1. Eat fibre rich foods to prevent bowel disease

2. Do not eat to much salt to prevent high blood pressure

3. Eat calcium rich foods to avoid brittle bones

1. Reduce salt, fat and sugar intake

2. Eat high fibre foods to prevent constipation

3. Choose low fat foods to prevent heart disease