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Coronary Heart Disease Prevention
Healthy Eating
Do you know that?
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One of the main reasons
why CHD rates are so high across Merseyside is due to
an unhealthy diet |
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Nationally only 18%
of children eat fruit and 14% eat vegetables more than
once a day despite recommendations to eat at least 5 portions. |
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In South Sefton consumption
of fruit and vegetables is far lower than other parts
of the UK |
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1 in 5 children do
not eat any fruit or vegetables |
Whatever your age or weight it is
important to eat the right variety of foods to make sure you
are as healthy as possible. Eating a well balanced diet can
help in coronary heart disease, weight management, diabetes,
cancer prevention and also general health.
No special foods, drinks or diets are required you just need
to eat sensibly.
The plate represents the proportion from each food group that
should be consumed to ensure a nutrionally adequate, well
balanced diet. It encourages, consideration of the 'whole'
diet rather than just one nutrient.
The
Balance of Good Health Diet
Fruit and Vegetable |
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Eat at least 5 portions
a day |
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Provide vitamins e.g.
A and C, minerals and fibre |
| Bread,
Cereals and Potatoes |
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Base meals and snacks
on these starchy foods |
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Provide energy, fibre,
iron, B vitamins, and some calcium |
| Milk
and Dairy Products |
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Eat moderate amounts
every day |
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Contain calcium, protein,
energy and vitamins B12, A and D |
| Meat,
Fish and Alternatives |
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Eat moderate amounts |
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Contain iron, protein,
B vitamins, Zinc and molybdenum |
| Foods
Containing Fat and/or Sugar |
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Use sparingly |
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Concentrated sources
of energy. May also be high in Salt. |
Try to eat 3 or 4 meals a day, including
foods from different groups. Have at least 8 cups of fluid
per day and avoid excess alcohol. Enjoy what you eat and drink
and try to have as much variety as possible.
Graham Foster - Sefton
Community Dietician
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