Healthy Diets and Special Diets Explained
Healthy Diets and Special Diets Explained
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Healthy Diets and Special Diets Explained
What do you already know about government nutritional guidelines and healthy eating?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify government guidelines for healthy eating, explain balanced diets, recognise sources of nutrients, and understand special dietary needs.
Finding Nutrition Guidelines
The most reliable government nutrition guidelines are published by the National Health Service (NHS). They provide the latest science-based advice on healthy eating.
The 5-a-Day Rule
Government guidelines recommend 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day. This helps provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
Key Components of a Healthy Diet
Reduce
Fibre, fruit & vegetables, lean proteins.
Increase
Salt, sugar, and saturated fat.
Understanding Nutrients
Wholemeal bread is a great source of carbohydrates, starch, and fibre. Foods like lean steak and leafy greens offer protein, vitamins and minerals with lower fat levels.
Balanced Diet and Health
A balanced diet promotes a healthy lifestyle and reduces the risk of conditions like heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Unbalanced or poor-quality diets may cause malnutrition or nutrient deficiencies.
Special Diets: Key Considerations
Coeliac: avoid gluten. Nut allergies: strict separation. Vegans: avoid animal products.
Food Allergies & Intolerances
Examples
Communicate clearly, substitute safely, avoid cross-contamination.
Preserving Nutritional Value
Prepare fresh fruit and vegetables as close to service as possible. Steaming is the best way to retain vitamins. Trim fat from meat before cooking to lower fat content.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
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