AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Revision Guide

Activity 2.1 Using your knowledge of the nutrients in foods, match up the dietary guidelines with the correct reason why each is recommended: Dietary guideline Why it is recommended Base your meals on starchy foods To get rid of waste products from the body and control body temperature To provide the body with fat soluble vitamins and unsaturated fats Eating lots of these foods can lead to weight gain, heart disease and tooth decay To refuel the body. It is important to provide the body with regular amounts of nutrients throughout the day To provide the body with most of its energy To provide the body with antioxidants and dietary bre To help prevent high blood pressure To make sure that the body stays in energy balance Eat lots of fruit and vegetables Eat more sh – including a portion of oily sh each week Cut down on saturated fat and sugar Eat less salt – no more than 6g (1 level teaspoon) a day for adults Get active and be a healthy weight Don’t get thirsty – drink plenty of water Don’t skip breakfast 1 A B C D E F G H 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 33 29 Chapter 2: Nutritional needs and health : Nutritional needs