The eatwell plate

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Fruit and vegetables

Do canned and frozen fruit and vegetables count towards our 5 A DAY?

Canned and frozen fruit and vegetables do count towards our 5 A DAY.
One portion of an adult's 5 A DAY is about 80 grams of fruit or vegetables.
Aim to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of different fruit and vegetables each day.

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Lactose intolerance

What kinds of milk and dairy foods can people with lactose intolerance eat?

Red meat

How much is 70g of red meat?

Lactose intolerance

What kinds of milk and dairy foods can people with lactose intolerance eat?

Bread

Is brown bread healthier than white bread?

Fish

Why is canned tuna not considered an oily fish?

Fats

Which is the healthiest oil to use when cooking?

Fruit and vegetables

Do canned and frozen fruit and vegetables count towards our 5 A DAY?

Fruit and vegetables

How many portions of fruit and vegetables do smoothies provide?

Following The eatwell plate

Does every meal have to follow The eatwell plate?

Potatoes

Why are potatoes not in the ''''''''Fruit and vegetables'''''''' group of The eatwell plate?

Milk and dairy foods

Are low fat dairy foods lower in calcium than higher fat versions?

Saturated fat

Why do many people need to cut down on saturated fat?

Sugar

If you want to cut down on sugar, how can you do it?

Milk and dairy foods

Which nutrients are provided by milk and dairy foods?

Milk and dairy foods

What are the health benefits of consuming dairy foods?

Low fat dairy products

Are low fat dairy products also low in other nutrients?

Milk

Can milk contribute to hydration?