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Nutrition

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FOOD PORTIONS & FOOD GROUP GUIDE

Each day try to include the number of portions indicated from each food group. This will ensure that your diet contains adequate amounts of carbohydrate , protein, vitamins & minerals whilst restricting fat to a healthy level.


STARCHY FOODS

PROVIDE CARBOHYDRATE
(B vitamins & protein)

Include 9 - 12 portions daily

Example of a portion:

• 1 slice of wholemeal bread/toast/pitta bread
  
• 1 bread bun/muffin/bagel/scone
  
• 1 small cup cereal/1 weetabix/1 shredded wheat/1 bowl porridge
  
• 3 tablespoons of cooked rice/wholemeal pasta/noodles/double for 2 portions
  
• 1 potato
  

MEAT OR ALTERNATIVES

PROVIDE PROTEIN
(zinc, iron, magnesium etc)

Include 3 - 4 portions daily

Example of a portion:

• 75g (3oz) lean meat/chicken
  
• 50g (2oz) cheese/1 egg/150g (6oz) cooked fish/150g (6oz) beans or lentils
  
• Handful of nuts/level tablespoon of peanut butter
  

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

PROVIDE VITAMINS & MINERALS
(antioxidants)

At least 4 - 5 portions daily

Example of a portion:

• 1 banana/orange/apple/pear/peach/handful of grapes/2 kiwi/2 plums
  
• 1 cup tinned fruit/stewed fruit/fruit juice
  
• 1 heaped tablespoon of vegetables or salad
  

DAIRY PRODUCTS OR ALTERNATIVES

PROVIDE PROTEIN
(good source of calcium)

Have 2 - 3 portions daily

Example of a portion:

• 1/2 pint (300ml) semi skimmed milk/skimmed milk/soya milk
  
• 50g (2oz) cheese
  
• 1 small carton low fat fruit yogurt/fromage frais
  

OIL & FATS

PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
(omega3-omega 6)

Have 2 portions daily

Example of a portion:

• 1 teaspoon polyunsaturated (vegetable) oil or olive oil spread/vegetable oil
  
• 1 teaspoon oily fish salmon/sardines/herring/kippers (also count as protein portion)
  
• Nuts are also a good source of essential fats & count as protein portions too
  

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See below for a "High Energy Eating Plan" menu guide

High Energy Eating Plan

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