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What is the purpose of the food pyramid?
To make sure a person has a healthy, balanced diet
List six general healthy eating guidelines
1. Reduce salt
2. Reduce sugar
3. Reduce fat
4. Increase fibre
5. Increase fruit and vegetables
6. Increase iron
7. Increase calcium
Describe three healthy eating guidelines for babies
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
Describe three healthy eating guidelines for children
1. Serve small attractive portions
2. Eat foods rich in protein, calcium, Vitamin D and iron
3. Eat healthy snacks
Describe three healthy eating guidelines for teenagers
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
Describe three healthy eating guidelines for adults
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
Describe three healthy eating guidelines for elderly
1. Reduce salt, fat and sugar intake
2. Eat high fibre foods to prevent constipation
3. Choose low fat foods to prevent heart disease
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Home Economics - A Balanced Diet
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A Balanced Diet
Updated
2013-04-15T16:41:08Z
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