Food Tech - 1st Module, no definitions

What is the Eatwell Guide?

The UK’s government-made reference of what amounts of each kind of food the average person should eat daily in order to have a healthy, balanced diet

What are the three main items we should increase in our diet?

• Fruit

• Vegetables

• Dietary fibre

What are the three main items we should decrease in our diet?

• Sugar

• Salt

• Fat

Eight main healthy eating tips:

• Base meals on starchy food

• Eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables daily

• Eat more fish

• Cut down on satuated fat and sugar

• Eat no more than 6g of salt per day for the average adult

• Get active

• Drink at least 6-8 glasses per day

• Don’t skip breakfast

What are the main macronutients?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Difference between macronutrients and micronutrients:

Macronutrients are needed in big quantities

Micronutrients are needed in small quantities

What are micronutrients?

Vitamins and minerals

What are carbs made up of?

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Types of carbs:

Starchy carbs

Sugary carbs

Not main type - dietary fibre

How much energy does 1g of carbs provide?

3.75kcal

What are intrinsic sugars?

Sugars that are within the cellular structure of the food (eg, in fruit and veg)

What are extrinsic sugars?

Sugars that are not bound into the cellular structure of the food

Why are carbs important for the body?

They are a main source of energy for the body