People today eat far more than they used to, and far more than
they need. Unfortunately, lots of us don't realise that we're
eating too much because we've become so used to seeing (and
eating!) larger portions.
The recommended daily calorie intake varies depending on how old
you are. For the average adult, it’s about 2,000 per day for women
and 2,500 per day for men. To keep healthy, it is important that we
consume a balanced diet made up of a variety of food.
This means getting sufficient quantities from each of these six
fundamental food groups or foundation foods that compose a healthy
balanced diet:
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fat
- Water
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Use this tool to see if you need to make changes to your eating
habits.
Read more
about how you can eat healthily
