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?

Age Energy k. cal Children4-61, ,400/2,000 Males15-183, ,000/2, , ,400 Females15-182, , , ,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