Benefits of a Healthy Balanced Diet

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Purpose of the Eatwell Guide

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Visually represents the proportions of different food groups needed to achieve a balanced diet.

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Choose wholegrain varieties for more fibre

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Wholegrain options provide additional fibre, which is beneficial for digestion. They improve satiety, helping you to feel fuller for longer

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Non-dairy alternatives are part of the dairy category.

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They offer similar nutritional benefits. This is to ensure people who are lactose intolerant or follow a vegan diet can ensure they achieve the nutrients provided by Dairy i.e. calcium, fat, protein

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Choose lower fat options when possible for dairy products.

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This helps in managing calorie intake, helping to reduce the risk of developing diet related disorders such as CHD, obesity, type 2 diabetes.

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Avoid adding extra fat or oil when cooking.

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This helps reduce unnecessary calorie and fat intake.

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Check food labels.

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Look for information on saturated fat, salt and sugar content to make healthier choices.

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Health risks of consuming too much

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Increases risk of Obesity, Coronary Heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes

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Essential fatty acids in unsaturated fats

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Unsaturated fats contain omega 3 and omega 6, offering various health benefits.

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Impact of Overconsumption

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Overconsumption of energy leads to weight gain.

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Eat less salt

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Reduce your salt intake to help maintain healthy blood pressure. No more than 6g.