Understanding Wellbeing, Nutrition, and Balanced Diets
Learn about the key definitions of diet, wellbeing, and balanced diet, explore the importance of food groups in the Eatwell Plate and Eatwell Guide, and discover the benefits of eating a colorful, nutrient-packed dish. Access useful websites for more information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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WELLBEING AND NUTRITION
KEY DEFINITIONS Diet: The food or drink that you consume on a regular basis. It comes from the Greek word diaita , meaning way of living . Wellbeing: The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes wellbeing as A positive physical, social and emotional state [in which] basic needs are met [and] individuals have a sense of purpose .
KEY DEFINITIONS Balanced diet: A diet that contains different foods in certain quantities and proportions. A balanced diet ensures that we eat the right amount of proteins, minerals and vitamins to nourish our body and mind.
FOOD GROUPS Eatwell Plate vs. Eatwell Guide can you spot the changes?
EATING THE RAINBOW Design a dish that is colourful and packed with nutrients from across the food groups. Provide a breakdown of the benefits to both your mental and physical wellbeing and list the ingredients. EXAMPLE Benefits of the dish are: 1. It includes a real rainbow of vegetables 2. It s a great mix of protein from the salmon in the sushi, and carbs from the chickpeas Ingredients: Red cabbage shredded Cucumber sliced with skin on Peas Cashew nuts Sweet potatoes cut into cubes
USEFUL WEBSITES NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/ and https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat- well/how-to-read-food-labels/ British Nutrition Foundation: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving.html NI Direct Government Services: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/eatwell- guide#:~:text=have%20some%20dairy%20or%20dairy,glasses%20of%20fluid%20a%2 0day Food Standards Scotland: https://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/consumers/healthy- eating/eatwell
