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The Food Pyramid

Healthy Eating Guidelines

 Eat less fat

 Eat less sugar

 Eat less salt

 Eat more fruit and veg

 Eat a variety of foods

 Drink more water

 Drink alcohol in moderation

Key Terms

Balanced Diet: Eating the correct amount of foods for what our bodies need.

Classification of the 6 Nutrients

There are six nutrients that our bodies need. These are protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.

Nutrient: A chemical found in food that nourishes the body

Composition: What the nutrients is made up of

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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates

Elements

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

Classification

Sugar	Starch	Fibre
Cookies Cake Biscuits Cinnamon rolls Cupcakes	Pasta Bread (white) Potatoes Rice (white) Rolls	Bran flakes Whole-grain bread Whole-grain pasta Nuts and seeds Breakfast cereals

Functions

Provides energy for the body.
Extra carbohydrates are stored as fat which protects our organs and keeps the heat in our body.
The fibre in Carbohydrates helps in the digestion of food.

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Vitamins

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Food Poisoning Bacteria

Campylobacter

Campylobacter bacteria are found in animal intestines.
Humans can be infected by eating undercooked meat or through drinking contaminated water.

Salmonella

Salmonella bacteria are found in the intestines of humans, birds and animals.
Poultry, eggs and raw meat are a source of Salmonella bacteria.
Pets, rats, mice and insects also carry Salmonella.

Preventing food poisoning

The risk of food poisoning can be greatly reduced by following hygiene rules when

Storing
Preparing
Cooking
Serving food

Safe food storage

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