RDA’s

L/O ;- To research different diets and to feed information back to the class

A balanced diet should include

• Carbohydrates e.g. potatoes, rice, sugars

• Protein e.g. fish, meat, eggs, beans, nuts

• Fats e.g. cream, fish oils, butter • Fibre e.g. fruit, vegetables, cereals • Vitamins e.g. fruit and vegetables• Minerals e.g. fruit and vegetables• Water

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

What do these meals contain? Are they balanced?

 Age Energy

k. cal

Children 4-6 1,800

  7-10 2,400/2,000

Males 15-18 3,000

  19-24 3,000/2,900

  25-50 2,700

  50+ 2,400

Females 15-18 2,100

  19-24 2,100

  25-50 2,000

  50+ 1,800

Look at the table. Can you explain the differences in

energy requirements?

Research one of these questions

• Can too much salt be harmful?• What should the diet of a young child contain?• Are low-calorie alternatives always preferable?• How do diets differ in different cultures?• What foods should you eat to reduce the

chance of heart disease?• How do the diets of different athletes differ?• What should a pregnant women avoid in her

diet?• What is the Atkins diet and is it healthy