The Eatwell Plate is a pictorial summary of the main food groups and their recommended proportions for a healthy diet. It is the method for illustrating dietary advice by the Department of Health, issued officially by the government of the United Kingdom.
A simplified chart of the original Eatwell Plate
The Eatwell Plate was previously known as The Balance of Good Health.
The Eatwell Plate was superseded by the Eatwell Guide published on 17 March 2016.
Recommendations
The types of food are split into five categories:
- Plenty of fruit and vegetables (at least seven portions a day). 2–3
- Plenty of potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods. 2–3
- Some milk and dairy and/or calcium fortified soy milk. 2–3
- Some meat, fish, eggs and/or non-dairy sources of protein (like beans and pulses). 2–3
- Only a small amount of high fat/sugar foods. 1–2
There is also advice on limiting the salt intake, and drinking at least 6–8 glasses of water, or unsweetened beverages, per day, while avoiding soda pops and soft drinks high in sugar.
See also
External links
- Eatwell Plate (official website) (archived)
- Eatwell Guide (official website)
- Eatwell Guide at the NHS