Fatty And Diet Essay

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Fatty and Sugary Foods

This group includes spreading fats (such as butter), cooking oils, sugar, biscuits, cakes, crisps, sweets, chocolate, cream and ice-cream and sugary drinks. These foods shouldn't be eaten too often; when they are, they should only be consumed in small amounts. They're loaded in calories, fat and sugar, but don't contain many vitamins and minerals. In addition, sugary foods and drinks (including fruit juice) can significantly contribute to dental decay.

Try to limit the amount of sugar and sweets eaten. If they are eaten, offer them at the end of a meal rather than in between. Some sugar-free or diet drinks can also cause decay because of their acidity. Milk or water …show more content…

Therefore, it's crucial that all meals and snacks are nutrient-dense.

A recent Government report provided detailed information on the nutritional intakes of young people aged four to 18 years. The findings of this survey offer the first real insight into the health of young people in more than 17 years.

While nutrient intakes were surprisingly robust, there are a number of areas of concern identified by the findings. With falling activity levels and increasing levels of obesity already a concern in young people and adults alike, this survey highlights that physical activity levels are a major issue in the age groups studied too.

The link between diet and health has long been established, and the behaviour of our children during the crucial years of development set a pattern for a future of ill health if measures are't in place to counteract these problems. Issues of particular concern include:

Energy

A healthy growing child needs lots of energy, which must be supplied by the diet. Over the years, energy intakes have declined in children. However, as activity levels have also fallen, this isn't thought to …show more content…

Also, base meals and snacks on the four main food groups, with limited fatty and sugary snacks. Even if a child is overweight, they still need a nutrient-packed diet providing essential building blocks for growth and development.

Iron

Iron is a mineral that helps to keep red blood cells healthy. Insufficient iron can lead to iron-deficiency anaemia, which is particularly common among young girls. Good sources of iron include red meat, liver, egg yolk, corned beef, fortified breakfast cereals, beans and pulses. To help adsorb the iron more effectively, combine with vitamin C-rich foods such as citrus fruits, fruit juice, tomatoes and green leafy vegetables.

Calcium

The mineral calcium is important for healthy bone development. Good sources include dairy products - milk, cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais - fortified orange juice, green leafy vegetables, cereals, sesame seeds and tofu. Your child should ideally have one pint (500 to 600 ml) of semi-skimmed (or skimmed if the diet has sufficient energy) milk per

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